‘An act of resistance’: As one rainbow crosswalk goes away, another sprouts in San Antonio

In San Antonio, volunteers defy a Texas ban by painting rainbow crosswalks on private property to stand in solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. SAN ANTONIO — While rainbow crosswalks have now been banished from public sites in Texas, volunteers are making sure they will sprout on private property here in San Antonio. Planned Parenthood South … Read more

Neighborhood group pushes back against auto shop next to Mission San José as City Council vote looms

Residents say new ownership and building changes threaten the character of the historic region. SAN ANTONIO — A longtime auto shop operating near Mission San José is at the center of a dispute between a neighborhood association and a new business owner, with the final decision now in the hands of the San Antonio City … Read more

Family of Amazon worker shot dead at San Antonio facility retains law firm

Legal representatives from the Gamez Law Firm say they will pursue “accountability and civil justice” after the deadly Sunday shooting. SAN ANTONIO — The family of a 26-year-old man killed when gunfire erupted outside an Amazon fulfillment center in west San Antonio has hired lawyers from the Gamez Law Firm, who are expected to speak … Read more

‘It’s not worth it’: Former ‘Hood Uber’ driver warns against using unregulated rides after driver is shot

On Wednesday, SAPD says a Hood Uber driver was shot by a passenger who refused to pay. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are warning the public about using unregulated ride services after a rideshare driver was shot by a passenger on the city’s west side Wednesday night. Police said the shooting happened just before … Read more

Free bus passes coming to some San Antonio students after City Council approval

Councilwoman Alderete-Gavito had proposed the initiative, calling it an effort to remove barriers to student success. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio City Council formally approved a partnership with VIA Metropolitan Transit to provide free bus passes for some local students, an effort spearheaded by District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete-Gavito to battle chronic absenteeism.  Alderete-Gavito announced … Read more

Wembanyama returns from injury scare to fuel Spurs past Bucks, 119-101

Wembanyama (22 points, 10 rebounds) shined brighter than his freshly shaved head as San Antonio routed the Bucks. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama returned from a first-quarter injury scare to score 22 points and grab 10 rebounds and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 119-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Stephon … Read more

‘Basila Frocks’: A new chapter for the west side of San Antonio

A historic San Antonio building once at risk of demolition is reborn as Basila Frocks, revitalizing the west side with support for local artists and businesses. SAN ANTONIO — A historic building in the heart of San Antonio’s west side is beginning a new chapter after sitting vacant for years. The nearly 20,000-square-foot building at … Read more