San Antonio raises fees, clamps down on Airbnbs, other short-term rentals

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio is raising permit fees and cracking down on unlicensed short-term rentals, on platforms like Airbnb and Vrbo. The City Council voted 9-0 Thursday to approve the first overhaul of its rules since it started regulating short-term rentals, or STRs, in late 2018. Councilwoman Adriana Rocha-Garcia (D4) and Councilman John Courage … Read more

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas fails in challenge to rules that bar her from elite women’s races

Thomas had asked the sports court in Switzerland to overturn the rules approved in 2022 that she said were invalid, unlawful and discriminatory. WASHINGTON — Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas failed in her challenge against rules that stop her from competing in elite women’s races because judges ruled she did not have standing to bring the … Read more

Celebrate Juneteenth at these Black-owned restaurants in the San Antonio area

Take a look at our list of Black-owned restaurants, food trucks and catering services in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — If you are looking for ways to commemorate Juneteenth in San Antonio, we have compiled a list of Black-owned local restaurants to visit. The United States celebrated its first federally-recognized Juneteenth in 2021 after President … Read more

South Texas Blood and Tissue Center encourages donations for World Blood Donor Day amid 25% decline

SAN ANTONIO – The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is encouraging people to donate on Friday for World Blood Donor Day to offset a 25% drop in local donations. World Blood Donor Day is recognized on June 14 during the summertime when donations typically decline. Recommended Videos Anyone who donates blood on Friday and … Read more