Month: June 2024

Culebra Road catches eye of federal government, who granted SA $8 million to make it safer with potentially more funding on the way

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It’s considered the most dangerous road in SA, with more than 50 fatalities since 2014. Now, $8 million in federal funding will kickstart safety improvements. SAN ANTONIO — What’s considered San Antonio’s most dangerous road will soon undergo changes. Wednesday, the federal government granted the City of San Antonio $8 million for safety improvements along … Read more

Lottery ticket worth $29 million sold in Austin

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AUSTIN, Texas — Someone in the Austin area is now $29 million richer. According to the Texas Lottery, a jackpot-winning ticket was purchased at the Salt Springs Xpress convenience store on Salt Springs Drive in southeast Austin on June 24. The winning ticket accurately matched each of the six numbers drawn (11-21-25-30-32-50). The winner chose … Read more

Floresville ISD votes unanimously to randomly drug test students

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FLORESVILLE, Texas – Floresville Independent School District will move forward with a proposal to randomly drug test 7th through 12th-grade students. The school board unanimously approved the idea on Wednesday night, but parents have given the decision mixed reviews. “Many parents feel that the drug testing of students is an example of overreaching,” said one … Read more

Why DA Gonzales decided to dismissed charges against a San Antonio teen accused of planning an attack

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The teen is the cousin of the Robb Elementary gunman. SAN ANTONIO — Terroristic threat charges were dismissed against an 18-year-old reported last summer by relatives who said they overheard him trying to illegally buy an AR-15 and planning an attack similar to that carried out by the Robb Elementary School gunman, his cousin, in 2022.  … Read more

As proposed rules for dangerous dogs gains steam, SA officials discuss whether it’s possible to keep those who report them anonymous

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At issue is whether those who report anonymously can remain anonymous throughout the entire process. SAN ANTONIO — Stricter regulations for owners of loose and dangerous dogs are one step closer to becoming reality in San Antonio.  On Wednesday, the Governance Committee decided to forward Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito’s Council Consideration Request to the Public … Read more

City weighs logistics of keeping those who report dangerous dogs anonymous as proposed penalties for owners gains steam

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At issue is whether those who report anonymously can remain anonymous throughout the entire process. SAN ANTONIO — Stricter regulations for owners of loose and dangerous dogs are one step closer to becoming reality in San Antonio.  On Wednesday, the Governance Committee decided to forward Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito’s Council Consideration Request to the Public … Read more