Man arrested after sending explicit messages to SAPD officer posing as 14-year-old, records show

SAN ANTONIO – A 50-year-old San Antonio man is facing charges after police say he sent explicit messages to an officer posing as a 14-year-old girl. Philip Joseph Snapp was arrested Wednesday for charges of online solicitation of a minor-arouse or gratify and online solicitation of a minor-meet with intent, records with the Bexar County … Read more

Circle K gas offering 40 cents off per gallon of gas Thursday afternoon at San Antonio locations

It’s part of Circle K Fuel Day Pop-Up across Texas. SAN ANTONIO — For just three hours on Thursday, Circle K gas customers are being treated to 40 cents off each gallon of fuel bought at San Antonio stations. The fuel discount will run from 4-7 p.m., Thursday, February 8, at San Antonio stations. It’s … Read more

New Black business owner getting a piece of the pie with help from local small-business resources

Black business owners only make up 2 percent of business owners in Texas. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — First Edition continues to profile South Texas Black-owned businesses and their stories — inspiring future generations. Daniel Roberson is known for a dessert that will have your mouth watering, but also talks about the uphill challenges an entrepreneur … Read more

Karol G named 2024 Woman of the Year by Billboard

LOS ANGELES – Colombian singer-songwriter Karol G has earned the title of Billboard’s 2024 Woman of the Year, landing her in the same company as Taylor Swift, SZA and Lady Gaga. On Sunday Karol G made history when she not only won her first ever Grammy but became the first woman to win in best … Read more

Despite mounting doubts about his guilt, North Texas man running out of time to avoid death chamber

Convicted of killing his cousin and his cousin’s fiancée, the death row inmate hopes recanted testimony and other new details spur a review of his case. LIVINGSTON, Texas — This story was originally published by our partners at the Texas Tribune In 20 days, state authorities are scheduled to drive death row inmate Ivan Cantu … Read more