Short-staffed Bexar jail needs nearly $2.3 million to pay overtime costs

The Bexar County Sheriffs Office is paying for more than 500 hours of overtime every day due to staffing shortage. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — On Tuesday, the Bexar County Commissioners Court approved nearly $2.3 million for the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office to pay for deputy overtime in the county jail.   The sheriffs office estimates … Read more

‘It’s pretty heartbreaking’ | Cibolo business owner fears I-10 construction could force him to close shop by next year

Water Garden Gems used to get anywhere from 20-30 people on a Saturday. That number has diminished to one or two customers. SAN ANTONIO — Ongoing construction along I-10 near 1604 has one Cibolo business owner worried about the future.  “Water Garden Gems has been here for a little over 30 years. We specialize in … Read more

Follow the money: How a political action committee disrupted the status quo within North East ISD

SAN ANTONIO – Late last month, North East Independent School District’s fractured board of trustees interviewed its top four candidates to replace the late Terri Williams as trustee for Single Member District 2. Williams passed away in August following a long illness. The battle to fill her seat has sent NEISD’s board into a tailspin, … Read more

Commentary: On children, their fathers and a Texas Rangers World Series title more than 50 years coming

On Nov. 1, 2023, a generational investment in Texas Rangers baseball finally paid off in the biggest way for families all across Dallas-Fort Worth. RICHARDSON, Texas — How are we even here? Seriously. How?  I mean, the Texas Rangers just had a giant parade to celebrate wining the World Series.  Is this real life? The … Read more

School districts working to meet state requirement to get armed officers on every public campus

SAN ANTONIO – Many school districts across San Antonio are scrambling to hire certified officers, with Texas House Bill 3 now in effect. The bill requires armed security officers on all campuses during regular school hours. Southwest ISD swore in 13 new officers on Tuesday morning to meet the state requirement. “This is a really … Read more