San Antonio city council won’t take up resolution on Israel-Hamas ceasefire after councilman pulls his support

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio City Councilman Manny Pelaez has rescinded his support for a resolution supporting a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war, prompting Mayor Ron Nirenberg to forego scheduling it for an upcoming meeting as planned. Pelaez, who is considering a run for mayor next year, had joined Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez (D2) and Councilwoman … Read more

Woman convicted in shooting death of romantic rival sentenced to 35 years in prison

SAN ANTONIO – A woman was sentenced Wednesday to 35 years in prison for the shooting death of a romantic rival. Priscilla Caballero, 38, was convicted in the fatal shooting of Yvette Salinas. According to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, Caballero confronted Salinas, who had become involved with Caballero’s partner during her incarceration, on … Read more

Texas receives ‘C’ grade on child sex trafficking response; not all bad news

SAN ANTONIO – – Karla Solomon was trafficked as a child and then again as an adult for a total of six and a half years. DPS agents finally rescued her in 2016 from a dangerous trafficker now serving two 30-year sentences. “Meeting this person led to me witnessing and experiencing attempted murder, starvation, abuse … Read more

Tennessee governor, music leaders launch push to protect songwriters and other artists against AI

NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Wednesday unveiled new legislation designed to protect songwriters, performers and other music industry professionals against the potential dangers of artificial intelligence. Lee made the announcement while standing in the middle of Nashville’s famed RCA Studio A, a location where legends such as Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson and … Read more