San Antonians call for solutions, urgency following streak of fires at southwest-side recycling plant

The San Antonio Fire Department has responded to six fires at Monterrey Iron & Metal off Frio City Road since 2019. SAN ANTONIO — Residents in a southwest-side neighborhood claim their health is being compromised by a nearby recycling facility that’s seen its fair share of chaos.  Since 2019, six massive fires have ignited at … Read more

‘We are at pandemic-level demand’: San Antonio Food Bank braces for expensive holiday season

The food bank is urging people to donate as the demand for help during the holidays increases. Here’s how you can help. SAN ANTONIO — Inflation is hitting the San Antonio Food Bank as it prepares to help feed thousands of families this Thanksgiving. CEO Eric Cooper said this holiday will be the most expensive his team … Read more

‘The economy is not doing well’: San Antonio Food Bank braces for expensive holiday season

The food bank is urging people to donate as the demand for help during the holidays increases. Here’s how you can help. SAN ANTONIO — Inflation is hitting the San Antonio Food Bank as it prepares to help feed thousands of families this Thanksgiving. CEO Eric Cooper said this holiday will be the most expensive his team … Read more

‘We can’t accept this anymore:’ Neighbors express concerns about multiple fires at Southwest Side scrap yard

SAN ANTONIO – Southwest Side resident Joey Cipriano said he sometimes feels uneasy opening his doors and windows, knowing his family home is blocks away from Monterrey Iron & Metal Recycling. “We can’t accept this anymore,” Cipriano said. “(Neighbors) had to leave their homes because they couldn’t breathe for the sixth time.” The San Antonio … Read more