Affidavit: Balcones Heights police lieutenant accused of destroying pipe, marijuana; now facing criminal charges

A Balcones Heights police officer was arrested for allegedly destroying evidence in 2023, documents say. BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas — A Balcones Heights police lieutenant is under fire after allegedly tampering with evidence more than two years ago, according to an arrest affidavit.  Documents show that Theodore Matthew Herrera was arrested Monday, charged with tampering with … Read more

Canadian vegetable grower shutting down San Antonio facility, impacting 80 employees

The company told the Texas Workforce Commission it’s consolidating its Lone Star State operations to a lone Rio Grande Valley plant. SAN ANTONIO — Canada-based vegetable grower and distributor Pure Flavor plans to shut down its northeast-San Antonio facility in the coming weeks, potentially resulting in loss of employment for its 80 employees.  Pure Flavor, … Read more

Kerr County reports eighth rabies case of 2025 after skunk tests positive, officials say

A skunk in Kerr County has tested positive for rabies, marking the county’s eighth case this year, according to local animal control. KERR COUNTY, Texas — A skunk in Kerr County has tested positive for rabies – marking the county’s eighth positive case in 2025, according to the local animal control.  Officials with Kerr County … Read more

Could the FAA’s plans to cut air traffic impact San Antonio travelers?

While San Antonio International Airport is not among those directly affected, travelers flying through the Alamo City could still feel the ripple effects. SAN ANTONIO — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will reduce air traffic by about 10% across 40 airports nationwide in an effort to keep flights running safely amid staffing shortages caused … Read more

FAA cuts air traffic by 10% amid government shutdown, could impact San Antonio travelers

While San Antonio International Airport is not among those directly affected, travelers flying through the Alamo City could still feel the ripple effects. SAN ANTONIO — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will reduce air traffic by about 10% across 40 airports nationwide in an effort to keep flights running safely amid staffing shortages … Read more

‘They’re not going anywhere’| LGBTQ+ advocate applauds city’s effort to seek state exemption to preserve San Antonio rainbow crosswalk

The city’s letter to TxDOT argues the intersection at Evergreen and Main where the rainbow crosswalk is, serves as demonstrated proof of a public safety benefit. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio is now officially requesting an exemption from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to retain its rainbow-colored crosswalks, arguing the crosswalks … Read more