Homeowners facing septic ‘nightmare’ celebrate after securing $2M to connect to SAWS sewer system

SAN ANTONIO – After years of fearing the rain, homeowners in a far north Bexar County neighborhood left the Bexar County Courthouse smiling into an overcast Tuesday afternoon. Bexar County commissioners approved $2 million in American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Villas at Timberwood Homeowners Association so it can connect to the San Antonio … Read more

San Antonio restaurant week offers boost to local restaurants

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s biannual Restaurant Week is underway, offering discounted prix fixe menus at over 100 local establishments until Jan. 27. Behind the foodie fanfare lies a deeper purpose — helping eateries still struggling from various obstacles, including sporadic weather. “It was one of those that really surprised how it affected us,” says … Read more

Man accused of impersonating attorney tampers with jury pool, alleged to have visited inmates in Bexar County jail

SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of pretending to be a lawyer and a government employee will need his own legal help as he is now behind bars. Henry Berrocal was recently thrown out of the Cadena-Reeves Justice Center after tampering with a jury pool. A livestream of the 187th District Court showed the moments … Read more

Councilman Manny Pelaez asks the city to improve mass shooting prevention and response plans for local schools

Pelaez feels city council has a role to play in assisting schools with identifying innovative ways to enhance the safety at schools. SAN ANTONIO — The goal of councilman Manny Pelaez is improving mass shooting prevention and response plans for local schools.  He says, “Doing nothing is not going to be a strategy that parents … Read more

Local councilman pushes to improve prevention of mass shootings, response plans for schools

Pelaez feels city council has a role to play in assisting schools with identifying innovative ways to enhance the safety at schools. SAN ANTONIO — The goal of councilman Manny Pelaez is improving mass shooting prevention and response plans for local schools.  He says, “Doing nothing is not going to be a strategy that parents … Read more