Nearly 1.7 million Texans lose Medicaid as state nears end of ‘unwinding’

Texas has booted the most people from Medicaid of any U.S. state. A majority of those removed lost their health insurance coverage because of procedural errors. TEXAS, USA — This story first appeared in the Texas Tribune, and can be viewed here. Nearly 1.7 million Texans have lost their health insurance — the largest number … Read more

CPS Energy says it’s ready for winter

SAN ANTONIO – With memories of the 2021 February freeze still at the forefront of many people’s minds once winter hits, CPS Energy said it is ready for the cold weather. Top utility executives laid out their preparations, which included weatherizing power plants and ensuring they have the capacity to produce more power than they … Read more

Miles was saved from euthanasia at another shelter, has spent whole short life in kennel | Forgotten Friends

He is a 6-month-old Australian shepherd mix who loves other dogs and even tolerates cats! CANYON LAKE, Texas — Our “Forgotten Friends” series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love. This week we went … Read more

Charges dismissed for one suspect in 2020 capital murder case, second gets 25-year plea deal

SAN ANTONIO – Two men previously charged in a capital murder case had their charges reduced or dismissed on Thursday. Trevon Chaney and Roger Koontz were arrested and charged with the 2020 murder and robbery of Miguel Carvajal, 20. Carvajal was found inside a vehicle parked near a CVS store in the 9800 block of … Read more

3 SAPD officers indicted in shooting death of Melissa Perez

SAN ANTONIO – Three San Antonio Police Department officers were indicted by a grand jury Thursday, nearly six months after the shooting death of a 46-year-old woman inside her Southwest Side apartment. Officer Eleazar Alejandro and Sgt. Alfred Flores face a charge of murder, while Officer Nathaniel Villalobos faces a charge of aggravated assault with … Read more

San Antonio mom feels vindicated after tests show water beads can be toxic

SAN ANTONIO – Kipley Haugen cheered when her mom told her Amazon would stop selling water beads as toys. The colorful, super-absorbent polymer balls nearly cost the 7-year-old girl her life. “I was shocked,” said her mother, Ashley Haugen, in response to Amazon, Walmart and Target each announcing it would voluntarily stop selling the popular … Read more