Grease, wipes, debris combine to cause huge sewage spill after rainy week, SAWS says

SAN ANTONIO — Wastewater workers have been fighting to gain control of a spill at the region’s main treatment facility after heavy rains caused a blockage, resulting in an overflow of more than 100,000 gallons of water. It happened at the Steven M. Clouse Water Recycling Center on Valley Road in south Bexar County. The … Read more

‘They can literally go get a house in your name’ | How to stay safe from cyber-attacks during Tax Season

Local experts say it’s crucial to take all the precautions you can because cyber-attacks are at a peak right now. TEXAS, USA — Tax filing season is on its way and so is cyber crime! That’s why experts are warning people on how to avoid tax scams so they can protect themselves and their loved … Read more

John Courage announces bid for San Antonio mayor, a year before voters head to the ballot box

Courage took to City Hall on Thursday to announce his candidacy. SAN ANTONIO — On Thursday, from the steps of San Antonio City Hall, District 9 representative John Courage announced his candidacy for mayor about 16 months before voters head to the polls.    He is the first to officially jump into the race.  Since … Read more

Legacy businesses in Harlandale-McCollum area woven into fabric of community

SAN ANTONIO – Throughout the Harlandale-McCollum area, you will find businesses that have stood the test of time. In the decades they’ve been open, they’ve molded themselves into the community. These businesses are often called legacy businesses. LEARN MORE ABOUT OTHER NEIGHBORHOODS Across this South Side community, you find tire shops, restaurants and specialty stores … Read more

South Side neighbors search for new answers to decades-old drainage issue

SAN ANTONIO – Margaret Pena, 84, said her backyard has flooded every year since she moved into the Harlandale-McCollum neighborhood. “Since 1978, which is well over 40 years,” Pena said. “The water has nowhere to go.” LEARN MORE ABOUT OTHER NEIGHBORHOODS In the Harlandale-McCollum neighborhood, residents like Pena said there are lingering issues with the … Read more

Harlandale: From farmland to thriving community

SAN ANTONIO – “Like a small town… within the big town San Antonio.” That’s how Kat Herrera, the spokeswoman for the Harlandale-McCollum Neighborhood Association, described the community of Harlandale. But decades ago, Harlandale wanted to be its own town. The headline of a San Antonio Express-News article dating back to 1930 read, “Charges hurled in … Read more