During Tuesday’s meeting, several commissioners made it clear they do not support the project. SAN ANTONIO — Leaders in Bexar County Commissioners Court have approved a resolution formally opposing a proposed immigration detention center planned for San Antonio’s east side. The vote comes amid an ongoing debate over a private agreement between the U.S. Department … Read more
Five human smugglers were sentenced to a combined 89 years in federal prison in a South Texas case involving hostage threats against a migrant family. DEL RIO, Texas — Five members of a human smuggling operation have been sentenced to a combined 89 years in federal prison in a South Texas case involving threats and … Read more
A San Antonio student at the North East School of the Arts has been named a Texas Young Master, earning a grant to support her studies in musical theater. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio student is being recognized as one of the state’s top young artists. Isabella Cervera, an 11th grader at the North … Read more
San Antonio police are investigating after a man in his 20s was shot and killed outside an apartment complex overnight. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are investigating a fatal overnight shooting at an apartment complex on the west side of town. According to the San Antonio Police Department, officers were called around 1:48 a.m. … Read more
Supporters are now pushing to have the longtime “Voice of Robstown” inducted into the Texas Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Rene Vasquez, a longtime radio personality on Majic 104.9 FM and known as “The Voice of Robstown” for decades, has died, according to statements shared by local radio stations and community … Read more
A San Antonio bank president marked International Day of Awesomeness by donating hundreds of teddy bears to children at a local hospital. SAN ANTONIO — International Day of Awesomeness brought plenty of smiles to young patients at a San Antonio hospital this week. At Baptist Children’s Hospital at North Central Baptist, hospitalized children received hundreds … Read more
A Selma police K-9 helped officers find more than 30 kilos of cocaine hidden inside tractor batteries during a traffic stop on I-35, authorities say. SELMA, Texas — A police K-9 helped Selma officers uncover a major drug bust during an early morning traffic stop along Interstate 35. According to the Selma Police Department, officers … Read more