PEN America, facing criticism over its response to the Mideast war, gathers for annual gala

NEW YORK – Like a political convention held amidst an intra-party rift, Thursday night’s PEN America gala was a call for unity, dialogue and a renewed sense of mission at a time when PEN’s priorities have been called into question. “Our assembly is disassembling,” PEN America CEO Suzanne Nossel acknowledged Thursday night. “People of good … Read more

‘This is the most violence I’ve ever seen’ | BCSO makes arrest in unrelated shooting just down the street from Windsor Hollow ‘targeted attack’

Investigators arrested Tre De On Anderson Thursday. He is accused of firing off 16 rounds towards a family off Brothers Lane. SAN ANTONIO — Less than a week after the tragic shooting that claimed the life of a 4-year-old girl, we’re learning of another shooting in that same neighborhood. The victim of the most recent … Read more

Austin-tonio? What it would take for San Antonio and Austin to become the next big Texas metroplex

City planners say it is not likely, but isn’t out of the realm of possibility. SAN ANTONIO — You’ve heard of Dallas-Fort Worth. Miami-Fort Lauderdale, Minneapolis-St. Paul, but what about San Antonio-Austin?  People are flocking to San Antonio from other cities, states, and even countries. So many in fact, long-term developers say there is a … Read more

New flights at San Antonio International Airport could lead to more destinations, lower fares

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio International Airport constantly has travelers flowing through the gates, and its director hopes it gets even busier. “If we continue on the trend that we’re in, we’re just a couple of million away from being a large-sized airport in the United States,” Director of Airports Jesus Saenz said. “And … Read more

Three men accused of stealing at least 15 vehicles, authorities say

Police say the suspects targeted hotels near the Rim and the SeaWorld parking lot. According to investigators, they stole more than $440,000 worth of vehicles. SAN ANTONIO — Authorities have made a triple arrest following a string of vehicle thefts. Jesus Gonzales, 22, Adrian Flores, 19, and Andres Escobar, 22, are accused of stealing at … Read more

‘Tough decisions’ ahead for SAISD board as 2024-25 school budget approval looms

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Independent School District Board of Trustees is expected to vote on its 2024-2025 budget next month. School leaders said they’re faced with making “tough decisions.” In a statement, SAISD said decreasing enrollment and dwindling state funds are two of the reasons the district is having difficult conversations about its … Read more