After over 50 thousand stops were missed by garbage trucks in 2023, city spends $6 million on new technology to provide solution

The Solid Waste Management Department explains part of the problem comes from the paper maps garbage truck drivers have to navigate their routes. SAN ANTONIO — Over 50 thousand stops were missed by garbage trucks across San Antonio. In previous years, that number was even higher with almost 65,000 missed collection calls per year.   … Read more

Investigators identify body discovered nearly 45 years ago in Medina County

The breakthrough comes after persistent collaborative efforts with multiple forensic agencies and recent advances in forensic science. MEDINA COUNTY, Texas — In a press release from the Medina County Sheriff’s Office, deputies confirmed a significant breakthrough in a decades-old cold case after investigators positively identified a body found nearly 45 years ago. On November 26, … Read more

‘Meritless’: Bexar Co. DA says he’ll defend voter registration mailers decision amid lawsuit from Texas AG

The proposal was approved by the Bexar County Commissioners Court at its Tuesday meeting. County Judge Sakai said they received a legal opinion beforehand. SAN ANTONIO — This article includes reporting by The Texas Tribune.  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, continuing a crusade against what he deems potentially illegal voting-related practices in the months leading … Read more

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over measure to mail out voter registration forms. The county’s DA calls the lawsuit ‘meritless.’

The proposal was approved by the Bexar County Commissioners Court at its Tuesday meeting. County Judge Sakai said they received a legal opinion beforehand. SAN ANTONIO — This article includes reporting by The Texas Tribune.  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, continuing a crusade against what he deems potentially illegal voting-related practices in the months leading … Read more

MISSING: Angleton High School cheerleader last seen Tuesday, mom says

Kailey Perez said her daughter left school sometime after 10 a.m. Tuesday without her car or belongings. ANGLETON, Texas — A frantic search is underway for an Angleton High School cheerleader last seen at school on Tuesday, September 3.   The Angleton Police Department is investigating the disappearance of 17-year-old Ava Phillips.  In a social media post … Read more