E-bikes for San Antonians to be provided through federal grant

Grant applications are open through San Antonio’s Office of Sustainability website. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio is offering $1,000 rebates to people in low-income housing so they can purchase e-bikes. Applications opened April 1 through the Office of Sustainability. This is a move to promote green transportation and provide accessibility to those … Read more

An additional $100,000 is coming to SA’s Reproductive Justice Fund. It could fund travel for abortion care.

San Antonio City Council initially provided nearly $500,000 for certain services in November. The new allocation could fund controversial care. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio City Council agreed to add $100,000 to the city’s “Reproductive Justice Fund” to cover additional reproductive and sexual health gaps—including, potentially, helping to fund travel for abortions.  That still depends … Read more

University of Austin unveils new criteria offering automatic admissions based only on test scores

The university will automatically admit students who score a 1430 on the SAT, a 33 on the ACT or a 105 on the Classic Learning Test. AUSTIN, Texas — A private university in Austin will now automatically admit students based on test scores. The University of Austin announced it would be introducing a new automatic … Read more

‘He’s a hooper,’ but Ramon Walker Jr. fills new role for UH after injury

With a right hand still swollen from December surgery, Walker Jr. remains the team’s embodiment of grit and leadership. HOUSTON — Ramon Walker Jr. may not appear in any NCAA Tournament box score, but his impact on the Houston Cougars’ March Madness run is undeniable. With a right hand still swollen from December surgery, Walker … Read more

Shaq hosting a live podcast in San Antonio; Austin Spurs coach King wins G League Coach of the Year

Austin Spurs’ King is the second head coach in franchise history to win the award. SAN ANTONIO — With the NCAA Final Four descending on San Antonio, Shaquille O’Neal will also bring his podcast, “The Big Pod with Shaq,” to the Alamo City for a live broadcast. The former San Antonio Cole High School player … Read more