Japanese manufacturer’s first US plant expected to boost San Antonio economy, create 1,500 jobs

Sanko’s new manufacturing facility on San Antonio’s south side promises 1,500 jobs awhile bolstering economic ties between the U.S. and Japan. SAN ANTONIO — A groundbreaking ceremony was held on the south side for a new manufacturing facility Wednesday.  The Japanese-based company Sanko is building the facility just across from the Toyota plant off Watson … Read more

Japanese manufacturer’s first U.S. plant to boost San Antonio economy, create 1,500 jobs

Sanko’s new manufacturing facility on San Antonio’s Southside, described during its groundbreaking, promises 1,500 jobs and bolsters U.S.-Japan economic ties. SAN ANTONIO — A groundbreaking ceremony was held on the south side for a new manufacturing facility. The Japanese-based company Sanko is building the facility just across from the Toyota plant off Watson Road and … Read more

Romance scams are heating up as we approach Valentine’s Day. Here’s what to know.

Thieves could be looking to tap into your emotions to scam you out of your money. Here’s what to watch out for. SAN ANTONIO — The clock is ticking on your Valentine’s Day purchases.  We’re just days away and stores are unloading flowers, candy and stuffed teddy bears ahead of the lover’s holiday. But the … Read more

Body cam footage shows Kendall County deputy-involved shooting in motel parking lot

The video, released Wednesday, shows Deputy Russell arriving at the scene and confronting a man later identified as Sean Seale. COMFORT, Texas — The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office has released body camera video showing the moment a deputy exchanged gunfire with a suspect in a motel parking lot early Sunday morning. The shooting happened just … Read more

Ayumu Hirano competes in Olympic halfpipe after serious injury last month

The defending Olympic champion in snowboarding halfpipe advanced to the finals on Wednesday, as did 2022 silver medalist Scotty James. LIVIGNO, Province of Sondrio — Defending Olympic halfpipe champion Ayumu Hirano qualified for the men’s final on Wednesday, less than a month after the Japanese rider injured his face and pelvis in a nasty fall. … Read more

NISD contending with deaths of 4 high school students in 2 weeks, including student-athlete

A junior student-athlete at Stevens High School died around midnight Tuesday night, hours after passing out at practice, the district said. SAN ANTONIO — The Northside ISD community is mourning the losses of four active and former high school students who have died since the start of February, district officials say. Two who attended Marshall … Read more

Team USA’s ice dancers spent years fighting for gold. Did they finally win their medal at Wednesday’s finals?

Madison Chock and Evan Bates have already won three world championships, but they had a lot of ground to cover at Wednesday’s free dance finals. Here’s how they did. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — For 15 seasons, American ice dancers Madison Chock and Evan Bates have swept competitions worldwide.  They’ve won three world championships … Read more