San Antonio man arrested after Snapchat CyberTip leads to child exploitation investigation

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SAPD says a CyberTip report from Snapchat and facial recognition technology helped identify a suspect in the case. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man has been arrested following an investigation that began with a CyberTip report submitted by Snapchat, according to an affidavit from the San Antonio Police Department. The affidavit states that Luis … Read more

Central Texas school districts weigh prayer time policies as deadline approaches

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Districts have until March 1 to decide whether to adopt policies setting aside time for voluntary prayer and the reading of religious texts. BASTROP, Texas — Across Texas, school boards are considering whether to set aside time for a daily voluntary period of prayer or religious reading. Districts are approaching a deadline at the end … Read more

Men’s freestyle ski halfpipe and aerials events postponed due to heavy snow

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Both events were moved to Friday, Feb. 20. WASHINGTON — Two Winter Games events scheduled for Thursday morning were postponed due to heavy snow in Livigno, where the snowboard and freestyle competitions are being held.  The men’s freestyle ski halfpipe qualification runs and the men’s aerials qualifiers and final competition were rescheduled for Friday, Feb. … Read more

New west-side mural honors Mexican American trailblazers near downtown

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A massive new mural celebrating community and culture was unveiled Wednesday at University Health’s Robert B. Green campus. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is known for its colorful and meaningful murals, and now, a brand new one is adding to the city’s growing public art scene just west of downtown. The “Comunidad Primero,” or “Community … Read more

H-E-B earns spot on Forbes list of America’s best large employers

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The Texas-based grocery chain was recognized nationally for workplace culture, pay and employee trust. SAN ANTONIO — Almost every Texan knows H-E-B has built a reputation as one of the best grocery stores in the country, and now the company is receiving national recognition for more than just its shelves. H-E-B was recently named to … Read more

Multiple South Central Texas school districts investigate bomb threats, lockdowns issued

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Several districts across the region went on high alert after receiving similar bomb threats Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — Several school districts across South Central Texas were placed on high alert Wednesday morning after receiving bomb threats that prompted lockdowns, evacuations and cancelled classes in some areas. Officials with Uvalde CISD, Boerne ISD, Comfort ISD and … Read more