‘There has to be change now:’ Cyclists call for driver awareness, infrastructure changes after death in community

SAN ANTONIO – Veronica Salas’ bike has barely any room left after she’s equipped it with safety gear. “This is an extra light,” Salas said. “That way they can see me from further away.” Recommended Videos Although she’s been cycling in the city for over a decade, Salas said she’s scared. Just one week ago, … Read more

‘Past Lives,’ ‘American Fiction’ and ‘The Holdovers’ are big winners at Independent Spirit Awards

Celine Song’s quiet romance “Past Lives” won two of the biggest awards at the Film Independent Spirit Awards Sunday afternoon, including best feature and best director. Other big winners were Cord Jefferson’s comedic satire “ American Fiction,” with Jeffrey Wright winning for lead performer; and Alexander Payne’s “ The Holdovers,” which won prizes for Da’Vine … Read more

MLK Commission organizes the ‘Coming Together Working Beyond the March’ event to address social justice

Commemorative program chair Mia Morris says, “It’s not just activism, and it’s not just voting, it’s community work.” SAN ANTONIO — Following the cancellation of the what would have been the 37th annual commemorative march in January – the MLK Commission wanted another opportunity for the community to have access to necessary resources. This weekend they … Read more

AT&T offers $5 credit per account to compensate for network outage

AT&T is reimbursing customers for Thursday’s network outage. Thousands of customers dealt with error messages or no service connection earlier this week on Thursday. Recommended Videos The mobile network says it wanted to recognize the frustration the outage caused people. AT&T says it will issue a $5 credit to “potentially impacted” wireless customers, which it … Read more