Commissioner Calvert vows action amid northeast Bexar County flood crisis

Infrastructure improvements are needed to repair flood damage. SAN ANTONIO — Surveying flood damage across the northern reaches of his east Bexar County district, Precinct Four County Commissioner Tommy Calvert invested Wednesday morning in learning what he might do to prevent another tragedy.   Dodging holes in pavement that resembled craters, Calvert arrived at Old … Read more

‘A disaster waiting to happen again’: Commissioner Calvert vows action amid flood crisis in northeast Bexar County

Infrastructure improvements are needed to repair flood damage. SAN ANTONIO — Surveying flood damage across the northern reaches of his east Bexar County district, Precinct 4 County Commissioner Tommy Calvert on Wednesday morning invested in learning what he might do to prevent another tragedy.   Dodging holes in pavement that resembled craters, Calvert arrived at … Read more

‘Never one to seek the spotlight’: Las Palapas CEO, SA customers pay tribute to founder Ron Acosta

Acosta was fatally stabbed at his Stone Oak home Tuesday morning, according to law enforcement officials. SAN ANTONIO — As San Antonio law enforcement continue to investigate the Tuesday killing of Edward Ronald Acosta, community members – as well as the restaurant chain he founded – are remembering him as “a man of deep faith, … Read more

New Braunfels teens charged after police find Nazi flags and racial slur spray painted at local park

The graffiti was found outside the restrooms at Eikel Park. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — The grim discovery was made on the morning of June 8. That’s when the New Braunfels Police Department began investigating a graffiti incident at Eikel Park. Captain of the New Braunfels Police Department Michael Penshorn says the four teens ages 14 … Read more

‘Biggest betrayal’: San Antonio Food Bank CEO weighs in on potential impacts of ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ that would drastically cut SNAP funding

One aspect of the Senate’s reconciliation bill would slash $180 billion from SNAP to help fund tax cuts for high-income earners. SAN ANTONIO — While Washington lawmakers debate a sweeping bill with wide-ranging impacts, advocates for low-incomes families are continuing to express concern, including the head of the San Antonio Food Bank.  The so-called “Big … Read more

ICE arrests 7 individuals from Honduras, Mexico, Venezuela at San Antonio market

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement conducted a federal law enforcement operation on the north side, placing seven into ICE custody. SAN ANTONIO — A spokesperson for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said seven individuals were arrested at a north-side seafood market as part of a court-authorized enforcement action. ICE says the seven individuals, … Read more