SwRI begins work on ‘spacecraft bus’

SAN ANTONIO – Local researchers are developing a refueling vehicle to extend the lifespan of spacecraft in Earth’s orbit. Southwest Research Institute has won a position on Denver-based Astroscale U.S.’s contract with the U.S. Space Force to build and test a small demonstration spacecraft as part of a $25.5 million Space Mobility and Logistics prototyping … Read more

City council committee evaluating future of horse-drawn carriages in downtown San Antonio

On Wednesday at 10 a.m., the Governance committee will discuss the councilmembers’ proposal. SAN ANTONIO — On Wednesday, the possibility of phasing out horse-drawn carriages in San Antonio could be one step closer to become a reality.  In December 2022, councilmember Jalen McKee Rodriguez of district 2, and councilmember Phyllis Viagran of district 3, co-authored a … Read more

‘It’s working’ | Violent crime is down after one year of a partnership between UTSA and SAPD

Tuesday, Chief William McManus and Dr. Rob Tillyer with UTSA Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice presented the results they have to city leaders. SAN ANTONIO — According to SAPD and UTSA, violent crime in the city is down by about seven percent. The police department and university have been partnering up for a violent … Read more