Approval ratings for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones low in first city poll since she took office

Five months later after getting elected, the UTSA poll shows only about 25% of voters somewhat approve or strongly approve of Jones’ job performance. SAN ANTONIO — A new poll of UT San Antonio’s Center for Public Opinion Research shows that support for Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is low about five months after she was … Read more

AFFIDAVIT: San Antonio man charged in violent attack of woman at northwest-side parking lot

Drake Goode, 28, is accused of attacking the female victim, pistol-whipping her and shooting her multiple times. SAN ANTONIO — A man is behind bars, accused of shooting a woman several times after a fight on San Antonio’s northwest side over the weekend, according to an arrest affidavit. Records say 28-year-old Drake Goode was charged … Read more

SAPD arrests former Holy Cross coach for a second time on another charge of invasive visual recording

According to arresting documents, a 13-year-old girl was secretly recorded undressing herself in Flores’ office. SAN ANTONIO — A former Holy Cross coach arrested one week ago was booked into Bexar County jail again where he faces another charge of invasive visual recording, allegedly involving an underage girl.   The first charge against 34-year-old Armando … Read more

‘Miss my sister’ | Brother continues to push for road safety after sister and unborn baby killed in crash

Jesse Espitia urges more road safety after his pregnant sister’s fatal crash on the south side. SAN ANTONIO — Nearly two months after a pregnant woman was struck and killed while trying to cross a busy road on the South Side, her brother is pushing for more safety improvements in the area. Jesse Espitia said … Read more