Poll shows San Antonio not overwhelmingly in favor of ‘Project Marvel’; Registration for Fiesta de Los Spurs run is open

Project Marvel includes plans for a new Spurs downtown arena. SAN ANTONIO — According to a University of Texas at San Antonio poll, San Antonians are not overwhelmingly in favor of “Project Marvel,” which includes a potential new San Antonio Spurs arena. The poll shows that 41% of respondents (eligible Bexar County voters surveyed) favor … Read more

San Antonio Zoo home to quarry that supplied limestone for the Alamo

During excavation for San Antonio Zoo’s new gorilla habitat Congo Falls and The Ralston, large amounts of limestone were unearthed. SAN ANTONIO — On the 189th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, even more history was announced related to the iconic landmark. A discovery has confirmed the exact quarry that provided the limestone to … Read more

Historic discovery unveils Alamo’s quarry link to San Antonio Zoo

During excavation for San Antonio Zoo’s new gorilla habitat Congo Falls and The Ralston, large amounts of limestone were unearthed. SAN ANTONIO — On the 189th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, even more history was announced related to the iconic landmark. A discovery has confirmed the exact quarry that provided the limestone to … Read more

‘Give them some sort of comfort’: Neighbors band together in aftermath of devastating Duke Fire

The Duke fire consumed 45 properties, including 13 homes and 32 outbuildings. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — While the Duke Fire is now 100% contained, neighbors in Bexar and Atascosa counties are coming together to heal and rebuild.   “This fire just raged all over back there,” said Cathy Davis. Strong winds and dry vegetation Tuesday … Read more

Calaveras Fire on the south side completely contained, evacuation order lifted

Authorities first responded to the fire burning near Interstate 37 and Southton Road around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, staying through the evening to monitor hotspots. SAN ANTONIO — Officials say 182 homes were evacuated in a southeast-San Antonio community as Bexar County crews responded to a large brush fire that officials now say is 85% contained … Read more

Elementary school counselor from San Antonio wins car, total cash prize of $62K on Wheel of Fortune

Chelsea Hall is a school counselor at Pershing Elementary in SAISD. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio ISD School Counselor made it to Wheel of Fortune. Chelsea Hall was on Wednesday night’s episode that aired on KENS5. The counselor at Pershing Elementary School said appearing on the show runs in the family. Her sister was … Read more