‘We don’t call it a war’ | Bexar County leader, Iranian family react as U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies

“War is an ugly thing right, and we would rather not be at war, but this is needed.” SAN ANTONIO — As tensions escalate between the United States and Iran, local leaders and members of San Antonio’s Iranian community are sharing sharply supportive reactions to the latest developments. Grant Moody, the Bexar County Precinct 3 … Read more

‘We are just all human beings’ | Faith leaders walk 9 miles to call for humane immigration policies

Organizers say the nine-mile walk is roughly 20,000 steps and every three steps represents a migrant in detention. SAN ANTONIO — Faith leaders from across the San Antonio area rallied Saturday morning, uniting for a nine‑mile solidarity walk to call for humane and fair immigration policies. Organizers said the walk — roughly 20,000 steps — … Read more

BCSO: Bitcoin scams target families of Bexar County Jail inmates, elderly couple scammed out of $250K

BCSO warns of bitcoin scam targeting families of jail inmates after elderly Comal County couple lost $25,000 to callers posing as sheriff’s office employees. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — An elderly Comal County couple lost about $25,000 in a bitcoin scam after callers posed as Bexar County Sheriff’s Office employees and promised to help get their … Read more

San Antonio-area and state leaders express mixed reaction to US, Israel strikes on Iran

Several SA leaders and Texas lawmakers shared statements about the coordinated military strikes by the U.S. and Israel on Iran early Saturday. Here’s what they said. SAN ANTONIO — State and local leaders are speaking out after the United States and Israel launched coordinated military strikes on Iran early Saturday, actions President Donald Trump described as … Read more