Codeup CEO steps down after 6 years

SAN ANTONIO – Jason Straughan, co-founder and CEO of Codeup, announced on social media he is stepping down from his role at the company’s helm. “Our lens at Codeup has always been to make every decision by asking, ‘What’s best for the students?’ It’s never led us astray,” Straughan said in a LinkedIn post. “The … Read more

Barbie director Greta Gerwig heads jury of 2024 Cannes Festival, 1st American woman director in job

PARIS – Greta Gerwig, actor, writer and film director, notably for the blockbuster “Barbie,” will preside over the jury of the 77th Cannes Film Festival in May, the first American female director to be named jury president, the festival announced Thursday. At 40, Gerwig is also the youngest person to take on that role since … Read more

‘She was a hostage in her own home’ | Woman stabbed to death by her ex-husband, police say

54-year-old Martin Garcia is accused of killing his ex-wife, 66-year-old Teresa Garcia on Dec. 5 off Channing Street. SAN ANTONIO — The son of a woman stabbed to death in her home last week claims the murder was out of jealousy. 54-year-old Martin Garcia is accused of killing his ex-wife, 66-year-old Teresa Garcia on Dec. … Read more

Uvalde County votes not to renew Ecumenical Center contract

UVALDE, Texas – The Uvalde County Commissioners Court voted to not renew their contract with the Ecumenical Center, which has provided counseling services to the community after the Robb Elementary shooting in May 2022. Following the massacre, state and federal funds given through the Victims of Crime Act grant (VOCA) provided long-term support and therapy … Read more