Bexar County Democrats’ chair on the ‘very different approach’ the party took to help elect Gina Ortiz Jones

Though the races for San Antonio mayor and City Council were officially non-partisan, each of the runoff contests ended up taking sharply partisan shape. SAN ANTONIO — When Bexar County Elections Chair Michele Carew was asked before the May election what she expected as far as turnout, she says her reply was between 13% and … Read more

As Gina Ortiz Jones prepares to be sworn in, we take a look at how the runoff turnout compared to past elections

Though the races for San Antonio mayor and City Council were officially non-partisan, each of the runoff contests ended up taking sharply partisan shape. SAN ANTONIO — When Bexar County Elections Chair Michele Carew was asked before the May election what she expected as far as turnout, she says her reply was between 13% and … Read more

Family of 28-year-old flood victim Victor Manuel Macías Castro thanks community for overwhelming amount of support

Victor’s girlfriend Jacklyn Rivera was on the phone with him when water was entering his car. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Manuel Macías Castro’s girlfriend, Jacklyn Rivera, recounts the final moments she had with him.  She says she was on the phone with Macías Castro when water began rushing into his car in the area of … Read more

Spider monkey found roaming San Antonio neighborhood, ACS says

San Antonio Animal Care Services said the infant monkey was discovered in a heavily soiled diaper, sitting in the street in a northwest-side neighborhood. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Animal Care Services said a young spider monkey was discovered wandering a northwest-side neighborhood Tuesday afternoon. ACS said the approximately six-month-old monkey was discovered in a … Read more

Disaster declaration issued by San Antonio-area leaders after historic floods that killed 13

The declaration seeks help from the state and potentially the federal government, too, after the storms. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio and Bexar County officials have jointly issued a disaster declaration in the aftermath of last week’s historic storms, in the process asking for help from the state “in light of the extensive damage and … Read more

Officials issue disaster declaration after deadly June 12 flooding in San Antonio

The declaration seeks help from the state and potentially the federal government, too, after the storms. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio and Bexar County officials have jointly issued a disaster declaration in the aftermath of last week’s historic storms, in the process asking for help from the state “in light of the extensive damage and … Read more

2 cases of rabies found in South Texas

Two cases have been confirmed in areas just north of Bexar County. SAN ANTONIO — Two confirmed cases of rabies have been found in our area, less than an hour apart from each other.  Rabies is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system and is typically transmitted through a bite. So how do … Read more