Plans to build a gas station fueling pushback from historic Lavaca neighborhood residents

This is not the first time homeowners have fought plans to build a gas station in the neighborhood. SAN ANTONIO — A historic neighborhood is battling a buyer, again. Several residents in the Lavaca neighborhood in Southtown are pushing back against plans to build a gas station. The lot located off I-37 and Florida Street … Read more

University of Incarnate Word mourns death of former school president

SAN ANTONIO – The University of Incarnate Word community is mourning the loss of a beloved former school president. Sr. Margaret Patrice Slattery, a founding congregation member of UIW, passed away last weekend. Recommended Videos Slattery served as president of UIW from 1972 to 1985 after teaching at St. Frances of Rome School in Illinois, … Read more

Neighbors raise concerns after deadly shooting of 17-year-old in southeast San Antonio

While the shooting doesn’t surprise the neighborhood association president, the age of the victim does. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are still searching for a suspect involved in a deadly shooting on the southeast side Friday night.  Geoffrey Shafer, 17, was found dead with gunshot wounds at East Dullnig Court. Police currently believe that … Read more

Business owner hopeful for more rain after Medina Lake sees slight rise in water levels

Mike Crandall, owner of Wallys Watersports, welcomes the six-foot rise in water levels at Medina Lake. But he’d be impressed by even more. MICO, Texas — Recent wet weather has given a little boost to water levels in South Texas, including at Medina Lake. But the slight increase still isn’t enough to allow extensive public … Read more