Spreading Wreaths Across America

Volunteers spent Saturday laying wreaths on veteran gravestones at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. SAN ANTONIO — “Just remember to say a few words before you lay it down,” One volunteer told another Saturday morning at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery. “Jesus L Alvarado,” said the other, reading off the World War Two Private’s small … Read more

San Antonio tax payers could be footing the bill for migrant center, if congress doesn’t provide funding

“The local taxpayers will have to come up with the money to pay, and it’s not thousands of dollars, it’s millions of dollars,” said Congressman Henry Cuellar. SAN ANTONIO — Money is running out for the City of San Antonio and Catholic Charities of San Antonio to care for migrants coming here, that’s according to … Read more

‘A safer community’ : Bexar County Judge says dangerous repeat offenders should remain behind bars while awaiting trial

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai says it will take a collaborative approach within the criminal justice system to improve public safety. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County’s top leader is taking a closer look at how dangerous offenders are monitored while waiting for their day in court. Recently, two teenage murder suspects cut off their ankle … Read more

San Antonio River Authority, WAZE partnership brings real-time, low-water crossing data to drivers

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio River Authority (SARA) this week announced a strategic partnership with WAZE, a crowd-sourced navigation app, to provide real-time information on low-water crossings to drivers. The collaborative partnership leverages community-driven data to alert drivers as they navigate area roadways. WAZE uses its navigation solutions to partner with cities, first responders, … Read more

Lessons learned | Spurs losing skid is over but players learned valuable lessons

Players speak out on what they learned to improve during the 18-game slide. SAN ANTONIO — It’s not the best start to the San Antonio Spurs season. The team recorded a franchise-record 18-game losing streak and the 3-18 start (before the win over the Lakers Friday night)  was the worst start in team history. Their … Read more