Reign of racial terror in Texas involving Latinos not widely known, historians says

SAN ANTONIO – A reign of racial terror known as La Matanza, or massacre, is believed to have killed thousands of Latinos in Texas between 1910 and 1920. Yet, historians said it’s not widely known. “There are adults now that don’t know the story, let alone children,” said Norma Longoria Rodriguez, a retired teacher whose … Read more

In year 25, Planet Comicon Kansas City celebrates its origin story as fans embrace their inner nerd

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Celebrities, artists and tens of thousands of fans proud to call themselves nerds are converging in Kansas City for the Missouri city’s 25th annual Planet Comicon this weekend. Devotees ranging from “Potterheads” — lovers of the popular Harry Potter series — to “furries” — people dressed as cartoonish animals — can … Read more

Homeland Security investigating human smuggling at west-side home

“They don’t care about human life. The migrants are viewed as commodities,” said Jennifer Huerta, Deputy Special Agent, HSI San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — More than a dozen people were removed from a west-side home overnight. Homeland Security said it was all part of a human smuggling investigation. Several loud bangs woke up the quiet … Read more

City of San Antonio: Plan ahead to avoid frustrations among downtown spring break celebrations

SAN ANTONIO – If you’re planning to head downtown during Spring Break, the city of San Antonio has some suggestions for helping you leave the frustration out of the celebration. Large crowds are expected to attend a number of events in the downtown area during the next week, beginning this Saturday with Market Square’s Spring … Read more