NISD contending with deaths of 4 high school students in 2 weeks, including student-athlete

A junior student-athlete at Stevens High School died around midnight Tuesday night, hours after passing out at practice, the district said. SAN ANTONIO — The Northside ISD community is mourning the losses of four active and former high school students who have died since the start of February, district officials say. Two who attended Marshall … Read more

‘Insulting and inaccurate’ | Mayor Jones asks Texas leaders to not fund ICE facility in San Antonio

Mayor Jones urges Texas lawmakers to oppose funding for an ICE facility in San Antonio, citing its potential harm to the economically struggling east-side community. SAN ANTONIO — Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling on the Texas delegation representing the state in our nation’s capitol to not fund the planned ICE facility expected here in … Read more

‘Insulting and inaccurate’: Mayor Jones asks Texas leaders not to fund ICE detention center in San Antonio

In a letter to Texas’ congressional delegation, the mayor cited potential harm to the economically struggling east-side community. SAN ANTONIO — Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling on the Texas delegation representing the state in our nation’s capitol to not fund the planned ICE facility expected to be established in east San Antonio.  The federal … Read more

Bexar County deputies arrest 5 in southwest-side cockfighting investigation

Five people were taken into custody Sunday night after deputies uncovered evidence of an illegal cockfighting operation, according to Sheriff Salazar. ATASCOSA, Texas — Several people were arrested Sunday night in connection with a cockfighting investigation on the southwest side of Bexar County, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Javier Salazar said deputies … Read more

‘I chews you’: San Antonio Animal Care Services offers free pet adoptions this Valentine’s Day weekend

ACS said the promotion is designed to help more pets find loving homes because, as the shelter notes “true love shouldn’t cost a thing.” SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio Animal Care Services is inviting the community to find a “fur-ever” match during a special adoption event this weekend. ACS will host its … Read more