Sending mail this December? Here are the cutoff dates to ensure arrival before Christmas, per USPS

And here’s how many billions of packages the U.S. Postal Service has already sent this holiday season. SAN ANTONIO — It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and the busiest for postal workers and package delivery teams in the U.S. as Americans send billions of holiday cards, gifts and other surprises to loved ones.  2.4 … Read more

‘Elf: The Musical’ to land at the Majestic Theatre bringing syrup-level sweetness to San Antonio

“Elf: The Musical” will bring holiday cheer to the Majestic Theatre from Dec. 23-28, with a heartfelt tale of family and the spirit of Christmas. SAN ANTONIO — “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear,” and you can do just that at the Majestic Theatre this holiday season. … Read more

The Whitney: Hotel redevelopment to bring more affordable housing options to downtown San Antonio

San Antonio’s downtown area will gain 220 affordable housing units as a hotel transforms into The Whitney, advancing the city’s goal of accessible living. SAN ANTONIO — A downtown hotel is set for a makeover, turning into more than 200 new units and expanding affordable housing in the Alamo City. The San Antonio Housing Trust … Read more

ICE Homeland Security Investigations office in San Antonio evacuated after ‘suspicious powder’ was found, FBI investigates

“This deliberate act of intimidation has been referred to the FBI for a comprehensive investigation,” ICE says. “No further details will be disclosed at this time.” SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio ICE HSI office was evacuated Tuesday after being targeted with “an envelope containing a suspicious powder,” an ICE spokesperson says. Out of precaution, … Read more

ICE field office in San Antonio evacuated after ‘suspicious powder’ was found; FBI investigating

“This deliberate act of intimidation has been referred to the FBI for a comprehensive investigation,” ICE official said Tuesday afternoon. SAN ANTONIO — An Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) field office in north San Antonio was evacuated Tuesday afternoon as officials investigated “an envelope containing a suspicious powder,” agency officials said.  Few details were provided, … Read more

Texas ends state contract program for women and minority-owned businesses under new comptroller rule

The Comptroller’s Office says the move eliminates race and gender-based preferences. A leading lawmaker argues the acting comptroller cannot change state law. DALLAS — The Texas Comptroller’s Office on Tuesday announced it has restructured the state’s Historically Underutilized Business Program (HUB) and stripped away the designation for women and minority-owned businesses, now only giving that … Read more