‘It’s a double-edged sword’ | Douglass Elementary students, staff and alumni say goodbye as school closes one last time

Frederick Douglass Elementary is 110 years old and one of 15 SAISD schools closing as a part of the “rightsizing plan.” SAN ANTONIO — On Saturday, Frederick Douglass Elementary School opened its doors to students, staff and alum for one last time.  The school has a history that’s over 100 years old. It was the … Read more

Local nonprofit says outreach is working as crime report shows violent crimes in SA decreasing

The nonprofit Big Mama’s Safe House targets gun violence at it’s roots and they are encouraged by the decrease in violent crimes. Violent crime has decreased over the past two years in San Antonio, including homicides, murders, aggravated assaults and rapes. One local group is working to make our city safer. The nonprofit Big Mama’s … Read more

Battlehawks narrowly defeat Brahmas to clinch home-field advantage for conference title game

ST. LOUIS – The San Antonio Brahmas won their last three games, forcing a ‘winner gets home-field’ battle against the St. Louis Battlehawks in the upcoming XFL conference title game. Brahmas were down 10-0 coming out of halftime. Recommended Videos San Antonio quarterback Quinton Dormady, stepping in for the injured Chase Garbers, made an impact, … Read more

‘We got to keep it cool’: With the start of summer, San Antonio area businesses prepare for extreme heat

SCHERTZ, Texas – If you take a step inside Randy G’s Ice Cream shop, Texas starts to feel like a tropical paradise. But even in this local getaway, it’s hard to escape the San Antonio-area heat. “We just conserve as much as we can, but we got to keep it cool,” Randy Gentry said. Recommended … Read more

Anti-panhandling signs appear on Northwest Side of San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – New anti-panhandling signs are showing up on the Northwest Side to deter drivers from the practice. District 8 Councilman Manny Palaez purchased the signs with funds from the City of San Antonio’s ‘Neighborhood Access Mobility Program,’ according to the San Antonio Report. Recommended Videos The signs, located across busy area of Interstate … Read more

Meth, scales, found during drug bust at senior apartment complex in Central Texas

According to the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office, a search warrant executed Thursday led to a man and woman being arrested at a senior apartment complex in Taylor. Authorities say they also seized more than seven ounces of meth, scales, baggies and cellphones at the apartment complex. Both currently remain in Williamson County Jail. Original News … Read more

Corpus Christi police officer dies 10 days after struck while working funeral traffic

Corpus Christi Police announced the death of Senior Officer Vicente Ortiz on Saturday morning. Ortiz was hit May 21 while on his police motorcycle. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Police announced the death of Senior Officer Vicente Ortiz Jr. on Saturday. Ortiz was hit by a vehicle on Kostoryz Road May 21 and thrown … Read more