Bexar County approves incentives for $40M Rackspace building agreement

SAN ANTONIO – As an industrial developer prepares to take the keys to the former Rackspace headquarters building, it got the support of county officials this week. Bexar County commissioners approved an incentives agreement between the county, the city of Windcrest and Cleveland, Ohio-based developer Industrial Commercial Properties LLC at a Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday. … Read more

ESPN Bet, a rebranded sports gambling app from Penn Entertainment, is here

Penn signed a $1.5 billion deal with ESPN for rights to the sports media giant’s name in August. NEW YORK — ESPN Bet, a sports-gambling service rebranded with the name of the Disney-owned sports channel, launched Tuesday in 17 U.S. states. Penn Entertainment, which owns the service, signed a $1.5 billion deal with ESPN for rights … Read more

‘Don’t forget about us’ | Small businesses and restaurants struggling amid inflation and long recovery from COVID

“We are at this inflection point right now, especially the small, community, independent restaurants that are barely hanging on,” said one expert. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio business owner says her family eatery is in jeopardy. Pam Capparelli of ‘Capparelli’s on Main‘ said things are not looking good. The restaurant business is her heart … Read more

‘It was a senseless act’ | Shooting victim’s family hoping reward will lead to murder arrest

Crime Stoppers is offering up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest for the death of 42-year-old Domingo Castaneda. SAN ANTONIO — A family is hoping nearly a month after their loved one died after being shot in the head, they find justice. A Crime Stoppers reward is now being offered for information … Read more

San Antonio voters may decide on more council districts, council & city manager pay in Nov. 2024 election

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio voters could be asked next fall to decide on longer terms for council members, whether to add new council districts and how to determine pay for council members and the city manager. But the specifics of those possible ballot propositions, and others, must first be sorted out by a newly … Read more