Derek Rodriguez leads a groundbreaking study on Hispanic/Latino cancer survivorship at UT Health San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — For Derek Rodriguez, cancer research isn’t just a career. It’s personal. At 8 years old, Rodriguez was diagnosed with rhabdomyosarcoma, a rare form of cancer that affects muscle tissue. “I asked myself, ‘Why?’” Rodriguez said. “Why did … Read more
Dozens of new hires are processing thousands of applications a day — and officials say every eligible voter will be able to cast a ballot November 4. SAN ANTONIO — The voter registration backlog in Bexar County is shrinking fast. After weeks of long hours, extra shifts and dozens of new hires, elections officials say … Read more
The business owners face severe profit losses due to infrastructure delays worsening local traffic and hindering customer access. SAN ANTONIO — For small business owners in Southtown, La Villita and Hemisfair, navigating South Alamo Street between Market and Cesar Chavez has been perilous for far too long. “We’ve been dealing with these issues in Southtown … Read more
Small business owners face severe losses due to infrastructure delays that impact local traffic and customer access. SAN ANTONIO — For small business owners in Southtown, La Villita and Hemisfair, navigating South Alamo Street between Market and Cesar Chavez has been perilous for far too long. Miles Donnelly, the owner of La Frite Belgian Bistro … Read more
SAPD arrested Joshua Ray Vetter for allegedly robbing a 61-year-old woman at gunpoint, following anonymous tip. SAN ANTONIO — A man accused of robbing a 61-year-old woman at gunpoint has been arrested, court documents say. Joshua Ray Vetter, 31, is now facing an aggravated robbery charge, according to jail records. On Sept. 26 at about … Read more
The woman was cooking when she allegedly threatened a man, knocking on their south-side apartment door, with a knife before her ex-boyfriend stepped in the way. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department says a man was accidentally stabbed by his ex-girlfriend as she threatened a man at their door with a knife. Around … Read more
Carriqui opened in fall 2022, offering up South Texas cuisine from a historic San Antonio building. SAN ANTONIO — Carriqui, the Pearl restaurant offering up South Texas cuisine since its 2022 debut, will close later this month just three years after serving its first customers inside a historic Alamo City building. The eatery will “close … Read more