Labor shortages impact crawfish supply ahead of Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras

Labor shortages in Louisiana are causing a crawfish supply crisis for Southeast Texas, impacting Valentine’s and Mardi Gras celebrations. NEDERLAND, Texas — Southeast Texans may have trouble finding crawfish at local grocery stores and restaurants this Valentine’s Day and Mardi Gras weekend as labor shortages in Louisiana farms disrupt harvests, industry leaders say. Restaurants report … Read more

ICE partnerships surging: SB 8 pushes Texas sheriffs to expand cooperation with ICE

Texas counties are moving to meet a December 1 deadline under a new Texas law that forces sheriffs into formal agreements with federal immigration authorities. HOUSTON — As immigration enforcement becomes a flashpoint across the country with ICE operations increasingly under public scrutiny, a new Texas law is reshaping how local sheriffs handle immigration matters. … Read more

SAFD investigating ‘suspicious’ fire that caused severe damage to east-side house up for sale

SAFD says they found a couple of empty gas cans on the side of the house located in the 500 block of Blue Bonnet Street. SAN ANTONIO — SAFD is investigating a “suspicious” fire that severely damaged an east-side house. Firefighters were called to the 500 block of Blue Bonnet Street for a structure fire … Read more

Sakai, Nirenberg square off in Democratic primary debate for Bexar County judge

Sakai and Nirenberg vie for a Democratic nomination in the pivotal Bexar County judge primary that could shape local leadership heading into the general election. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Prominent San Antonio public servants squared off Tuesday night in what was a heated debate at times for the Democratic nomination for Bexar County judge. Incumbent … Read more

Missing Calallen teen Bayleigh Reese found by U.S. Marshals in San Antonio

U.S. Marshals say missing teen Bayleigh Reese was found safe in San Antonio. Investigators say her disappearance may have been linked to her former stepfather. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Update:  The U.S. Marshals Service says a fugitive task force investigation led to the safe recovery of missing 16-year-old Bayleigh Reese in San Antonio. According to … Read more

Japanese manufacturer selects San Antonio for first U.S. facility, headquarters

Sanko Texas Corporation will break ground on its first U.S. plant in San Antonio, highlighting the city’s economic growth and strengthening U.S.-Japan trade ties. SAN ANTONIO — Sanko Texas Corporation, a Japanese manufacturer, will break ground Wednesday on its first U.S. manufacturing facility, marking the company’s initial expansion into the United States and the establishment … Read more