Local outreach ministry on a mission to feed the hungry, reaches major milestone

SAN ANTONIO — The St. Francis of Assisi Mobile Loaves & Fishes just recently reached a major milestone. The ministry just marked serving one million meals. Every day, volunteers serve food across San Antonio. The kitchen located at the Catholic church, off De Zavala Road, is a well-oiled machine. Some of the volunteers include Julie … Read more

‘Great victory’ | Contested case hearing granted in battle against permit that would allow wastewater to be dumped in Helotes Creek

A developer plans to release up to 4 million gallons of treated wastewater into Helotes Creek every day. Landowners and environmentalists are pushing back. HELOTES, Texas — Grey Forest landowners are celebrating their first victory against a developer seeking to dump millions of gallons of treated sewer into Helotes Creek every day. On Wednesday, the … Read more

Man accused of murdering inmate in Bexar County jail had allegedly assaulted others, affidavit says

SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of murdering another inmate at the Bexar County Jail had allegedly assaulted several other inmates, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. On Tuesday afternoon, Jose Barrera, a 62-year-old inmate, was found dead at the jail. Recommended Videos Anthony Chase McGruder, 28, is charged with murder in connection with his … Read more

Vince Vaughn, ‘Ted Lasso’ co-creator Bill Lawrence bring good fun to Carl Hiaasen’s ‘Bad Monkey’

There’s an old saying “don’t meet your heroes” but for TV creator, showrunner Bill Lawrence, it was a dream come true. Lawrence’s new series “Bad Monkey” for Apple TV+, premiering Wednesday, is based on a novel by Carl Hiaasen, one of his favorite authors. “I started reading Carl Hiaasen books when I was 15-years-old. There’s … Read more

City Council holds first discussion about a new downtown Missions baseball stadium. Here’s how much it would cost.

City leaders emphasizes taxpayers will not be footing the bill. SAN ANTONIO — City and county leaders have been working with Missions baseball ownership to bring a new ballpark to downtown San Antonio. On Wednesday afternoon, San Antonio City Council was presented with plans that would bring a stadium to northwest downtown, at Flores and … Read more