Broadcast, audio companies will be eligible for Pulitzer Prizes, for work on digital sites

NEW YORK – The Pulitzer Prizes, considered the premier award for print journalists, are opening eligibility to broadcast and audio companies that also offer digital news sites. But the work these companies can submit for prize consideration must primarily be written journalism, the Columbia University-based Pulitzer Prize Board said on Monday. Broadcast news outlets were … Read more

Two arrested after baby girl found critically injured, with burns all over her body, BCSO says

BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar said the one-year-old girl had severe burns on her face, as well as her upper and lower body. SAN ANTONIO — Two people have been arrested and charged after a baby girl was found critically injured, with burns all over her tiny body, BCSO says. Sheriff Javier Salazar provided an update … Read more

Couple arrested after baby severely burned, injected with meth, Sheriff Salazar says

SAN ANTONIO – A woman and man were arrested in an “infuriating” child abuse case after their 1-year-old girl suffered severe burns and tested positive for meth, and five other children were found living in “filthy” conditions, BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar said. Amanda Mann, 31, and Dustin Lawrence, 30, have each been charged with endangering … Read more

Construction starts next week on curved hotel tower in Hemisfair Park

The development will also include ground-floor spaces with restaurants, shops, and museums. There will also be retail opportunities. SAN ANTONIO — Construction is set to begin next week on a new 17-story curved hotel tower in Hemisfair Park. The hotel project is being overseen by Zachry Hospitality.  The development will also include ground-floor spaces with … Read more

When does San Antonio & the Hill Country see the first freeze of the season?

We’re known for our sizzlin’ summers, but it does get plenty cold in San Antonio and the Hill Country. During the winter months, grass goes dormant and we typically have to cover or bring in sensitive plants when the thermometer reaches 32°. Here’s when we typically see temperatures dip below freezing around South Central Texas: … Read more

Nonprofit kicks off Thanksgiving 365 initiative to raise money, canned foods for families

SAN ANTONIO – The local nonprofit Inner City Development is kicking off its Thanksgiving 365 initiative to raise money and canned foods to feed families and individuals. “Thanksgiving 365 is an event we have to raise funds to keep our emergency food pantry for 365 days,” said Patti Radle, co-director at Inner City Development. Organizations … Read more