How a late-night phone call upended higher education in South Texas
UTRGV is a new school but has a much older history.
BREAKING
Students at UTSA head back to the classroom for the fall semester
This is a major year for the university, because by this time next week, UTSA will be officially merged with UT Health San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Students at UTSA are headed back to class Monday morning, and back to their regular routines. This is a major year for the university, because by this time … Read more
Texas Democrats who left the state now facing financial consequences for their actions
The Texas House Democrats broke quorum for two weeks to prevent a vote on the state’s redrawn congressional map. AUSTIN, Texas — Dozens of House Democrats who left Texas for two weeks, are now facing the financial consequences. They were protesting legislation to redraw the state’s congressional maps. We’re just hours away from a noon … Read more
Motorcyclist killed in high-speed crash on northwest side of town, police say
Police say the motorcyclist lost control and hit the curb, causing him to fly off the motorcycle. SAN ANTONIO — Another motorcyclist is dead following a high-speed crash on the northwest side of San Antonio early Monday morning. It happened around 2 a.m. on West Hausman Road near the Interstate-10 access road. Police say a … Read more
San Antonio ACS officers, geese rescued from ‘slippery situation’ at Woodlawn Lake
No injuries were reported by the officers or the geese. SAN ANTONIO — Baby geese and San Antonio Animal Care Services officers were rescued Sunday after a “slippery situation” at Woodlawn Lake. ACS was originally called to a bird rescue after a resident reportedly saw a group of geese running around the dam spillway, looking … Read more
‘We can sleep at night peacefully’ | North-side apartment residents relieved after police arrest ‘peeping Tom’ suspect
Online records show Ricardo McCleary Jr. was released from jail Sunday, after posting a $10,000 bond. SAN ANTONIO — Residents of a north-side apartment complex say they are finally able to sleep peacefully after the arrest of a man accused of spying on a woman through her window. Police have charged 34-year-old Ricardo McCleary Jr. … Read more
Texas Dream Act pause leaves undocumented Coastal Bend students facing steep tuition hike
Undocumented students in the Coastal Bend face higher tuition costs as the Texas Dream Act is paused, sparking concern among immigration advocates. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — For undocumented students in Texas, the excitement of going back to school is clouded by uncertainty after a major change this summer. Back in June, the Texas Dream Act … Read more