Husky mix named Beau is stressed from being at shelter for over a year | Forgotten Friends

Beau suffers from seizures that shelter staff believes are brought on by the stressful environment of the shelter. BULVERDE, Texas — Our “Forgotten Friends” series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love.  … Read more

Downtown SA construction continues on I-10 and I-35 causing traffic headache for drivers

While the construction may be an inconvenience, TxDOT says a recent study found commuters saving on fuel costs is all thanks to the infrastructure projects. SAN ANTONIO — We’ve become used to seeing construction all around San Antonio. But one project around downtown is causing traffic trouble. TxDOT says it’s all part of the massive … Read more

$26 million highway expansion project slows traffic but promises future benefit for San Antonio drivers

While the construction may be an inconvenience, TxDOT says a recent study found commuters saving on fuel costs is all thanks to the infrastructure projects. SAN ANTONIO — We’ve become used to seeing construction all around San Antonio. But one project around downtown is causing traffic trouble. TxDOT says it’s all part of the massive … Read more

San Antonio charter school closing doors after Texas Education Agency denies accreditation, citing poor test scores

The TEA denied the accreditation based on an “academically unacceptable performance” based on standardized testing scores the past two school years. SAN ANTONIO — A local charter is closing its doors after the Texas Education Agency decided not to renew its accreditation. The TEA cited poor test scores as the reason why.  For the past … Read more

Taekwondo instructor accused of inappropriately touching student

Arrest documents say the touching started out as “playful wrestling” and then escalated. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio taekwondo instructor is accused of touching a child inappropriately after a student made an outcry to his mother, arrest documents say. Bach Quang Truong, 24, is facing a charge of indecency with a child by contact.  … Read more

Bexar County hires new elections administrator

Michele Carew has previous experience overseeing elections in north and east Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County has a new elections administrator for the first time in 20 years.  Officials said Wednesday that Michele Carew will succeed Jacque Callanen, who has served as the county’s elections head since 2005 and submitted her letter of resignation … Read more