Lawsuit accuses Kirby police chief of violating couple’s constitutional rights in escalating land dispute

KIRBY, Texas – The chief of police for the Kirby Police Department and another officer violated the constitutional rights of a couple who owns a business there, a lawsuit filed in Bexar County state district court claims. The suit, filed in early March and removed to federal court earlier this month, also lists as defendants … Read more

‘It is our problem to solve’: US Rep. Tony Gonzales discusses gratitude, mistakes, new goals after winning runoff

SAN ANTONIO – A race that brought a lot of attention from the start remained dramatic until the very end. After Tuesday’s nail-biter, Republican incumbent Tony Gonzales earned the runoff win for U.S. District 23 by just 407 votes. The race was filled with attack ads between Gonzales and political newcomer/social media content creator Brandon … Read more

One San Antonio councilman doesn’t want you to give money to panhandlers. Here’s why.

In 2019, Manny Pelaez helped launch SA Gives, a program encouraging San Antonio to text donations, instead of giving to panhandlers. SAN ANTONIO — Signs reading “Panhandling. It’s okay to say no for your safety and theirs. Please give to local charities that help those in need,” stand across four intersections on the northside.  Councilman … Read more

Look what she made her do: Taylor Swift fan from San Antonio flying to Germany to see pop star in concert

SAN ANTONIO – With high ticket prices in the U.S., some Taylor Swift fans are making the journey to Europe to see her in concert. San Antonio resident Mia Garza-White is making friendship bracelets, a staple at Taylor Swift concerts, to hand out with her husband at an Eras Tour show later this summer. “How … Read more