One researcher at Tufts University says vivid images are part of the brain’s response to the pandemic and can subconsciously dampen fears of lockdown.

People’s days are often filled with online school for children, social distancing, masks and a daily death toll, so it’s no wonder 50 to 85 percent of adults are having nightmares. If this is something you struggle with, here are some tips from CNN that could help put your mind at ease. Establish a sleep routineNightmares occur during rapid eye movement sleep, the phase during which our muscles relax and when we dream. Setting regular sleep and waking times, making your room is dark and cool, and avoiding caffeine during the mid-afternoon can help establish a better sleep routine. Check up on your mental healthIf nothing works and you’re still having nightmares, talk with a therapist or sleep specialist.

SAN ANTONIO The numbers on the lucky balls at Ingram Late Night Bingo now share the spotlight with the numbers on the thermometer. Ingram Late Night Bingo has games that last until the wee hours some nights. A sign at the door now warns bingo players of the mask requirement. (KSAT 12 News)Even at the overnight games, Garcia said, most of the customers seem to be taking the new rules in stride. But with COVID, everything is downsized.Woody said the late night bingo games are her temporary escape from everyday life.

SAN ANTONIO Just one year ago, dirt represented the biggest challenge for Centro San Antonios overnight crews. Along with power washing downtown sidewalks, Centro crews also focus on wiping down smaller surfaces where germs can thrive. While the city was under lockdown during the quarantine, Centro San Antonio took on yet another role. San Antonio police say a group of people, intent on causing chaos, went on a rampage that Saturday night after a peaceful protest. Centro San Antonios management later held a news conference to say thank you to them.

SAN ANTONIO – At 2 a.m., Kirsten Thomas already is up to her elbows in the makings of a super-sized laundry day. One of several super-sized washing machines that Cowboy Cleaners uses to get laundry clean. “But I take a nap in the afternoons.”Thomas is a longtime employee of Cowboy Cleaners, a family-owned San Antonio staple, itself, for more than 40 years. "It’s garment by garment, it’s day by day,” Andrews said. He said Cowboy Cleaners goes to great lengths to be as environmentally conscious as possible.

SAN ANTONIO – When San Antonio police are in pursuit of a criminal, you’ll often readily notice the lights and sirens coming from their patrol cars. “It's not like what you see in the movies where the helicopter's ten feet above the fleeing car,” said Sgt. Justin Anders, who oversees the overnight crews of SAPD’s E.AG.L.E. unit, he has spent most of his time working the late night or overnight shifts. He said everyone who is part of the E.A.G.L.E unit also had to have spent at least five years on the streets, working as a police officer.

'While You Were Sleeping': Downtown San Antonio's sparkle comes from crews working all nightPublished: December 13, 2019, 7:48 pm'While You Were Sleeping': Downtown San Antonio's sparkle comes from crews working all night

SAN ANTONIO – A bank of television monitors stretches across the entire wall at the front of a secured room. In the early morning hours one recent day, only four eyes were keeping watch on them all. Scott Simmons and Rene Martinez work on the overnight shift at the Unified Command Center on the campus of USAA. As Senior Incident Manager and Incident Manager 1, respectively, their jobs involve watching over the world, looking for any signs of trouble. “Any type of police activity, fire activity, any other threats that may come through such as HazMat incidents,” said Simmons.

Workers at popular local restaurant co-exist with 'ghosts'Published: October 24, 2019, 8:03 amWhether it’s in the middle of a busy workday or after hours, some employees at Guillermo’s say they never feel alone inside the popular restaurant, located north of downtown.

'While You Were Sleeping': Workers at popular local restaurant co-exist with 'ghosts'Published: October 24, 2019, 7:52 amWhether it’s in the middle of a busy workday or after hours, some employees at Guillermo’s say they never feel alone inside the popular restaurant, located north of downtown.

'While You Were Sleeping': UTSA campus library caters to students who burn the midnight oilPublished: December 18, 2019, 1:09 pmEven in the middle of the night the students are not alone there. There’s a staff of four librarians and assistants, as well as custodians and a technology expert on duty all night long.

Overnight crew leaves VIA bus stops 'nice and clean' for morning ridersPublished: October 3, 2019, 6:25 amA bit of dirty work in the middle of the night helps to get the day off to a clean start for thousands of bus riders across the city and beyond.

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Alamo Rangers protect history, answer questions in middle of nightPublished: August 22, 2019, 7:27 amPeople from all around the globe travel to The Alamo each day to see one of Texas’ most historic and sacred sites.

'While You Were Sleeping': The Bexar County jail is a 24 hour operationPublished: December 18, 2019, 1:13 pm“This is 24 hours a day,” said Sgt. John Paul Garcia, who actually works in a busy section of the jail known as the booking area.

'While You Were Sleeping': 'Harvest time' at produce distributor happens in middle of nightPublished: January 9, 2020, 10:16 amWith a clipboard in hand, Edward Castillo begins rounding up an early morning harvest inside the warehouse of River City Produce.

'While You Were Sleeping': Animal Care Services officers on job long after office hoursPublished: January 9, 2020, 10:16 amWhile the animals she rescues and recovers clearly can’t tell time, Officer Melissa Smith can almost set her watch to the idea that her workday will include plenty of activity.

'While You Were Sleeping': Drivers stop in, fill up all night long at local truck stopPublished: December 18, 2019, 1:16 pm'While You Were Sleeping': Drivers stop in, fill up all night long at local truck stop

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'While You Were Sleeping': Crime scene investigators tasked with collecting evidence, even in darkPublished: December 18, 2019, 1:17 pm'While You Were Sleeping': Crime scene investigators tasked with collecting evidence, even in dark

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