TIME Magazine recognizes Texas Southern University professor for climate activism

Dr. Robert Bullard is also known as “The Father of Environmental Justice.” HOUSTON — In honor of Earth Day, TIME magazine has recognized Texas Southern University Professor Dr. Robert Bullard as an Earth Award winner.  The honor recognizes 100 individuals who influence the future of the planet through climate justice, awareness and activism. Dr. Bullard is also … Read more

Sheriff Salazar looking to improve approach to inmates who face substance abuse

Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar met with University Health Services to evaluate how they approach situations with inmates facing substance abuse. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar met with University Health Systems President George Hernandez on Monday to discuss how to better serve inmates who are dealing with substance abuse. This comes not … Read more

San Antonio to close migrant facility at airport, pursues more federal funding for downtown facility

SAN ANTONIO – In a move that could help stretch federal funding for its Migrant Resource Center, the City of San Antonio is shuttering a secondary facility for migrants at the San Antonio International Airport. In a memo to council members Friday, City Manager Erik Walsh said the city will relocate operations at the “Airport … Read more

Relatives of Nixon man shot dead demand legislative action after authorities say they’re unable to charge the child who say he killed him

The petition aims to amend Texas law to “balance the need for juvenile rehabilitation with ensuring justice is served for victims and their families.” NIXON, Texas — Loved ones of Brandon O’Quinn Rasberry are pushing to transform Texas law after learning the 10-year-old boy who allegedly confessed to killing the Nixon man, will not face … Read more

Sheriff Javier Salazar looking to improve approach to inmates who face substance abuse

Bexar county sheriff Javier Salazar met with University Health Services to evaluate how they approach situations with inmates facing substance abuse. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar met with University Health Systems President George Hernandez on Monday to discuss how to better serve inmates who are dealing with substance abuse. This comes not … Read more