FAA cuts air traffic by 10% amid government shutdown, could impact San Antonio travelers

While San Antonio International Airport is not among those directly affected, travelers flying through the Alamo City could still feel the ripple effects. SAN ANTONIO — The Federal Aviation Administration announced Wednesday it will reduce air traffic by about 10% across 40 airports nationwide in an effort to keep flights running safely amid staffing shortages … Read more

‘They’re not going anywhere’| LGBTQ+ advocate applauds city’s effort to seek state exemption to preserve San Antonio rainbow crosswalk

The city’s letter to TxDOT argues the intersection at Evergreen and Main where the rainbow crosswalk is, serves as demonstrated proof of a public safety benefit. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio is now officially requesting an exemption from the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to retain its rainbow-colored crosswalks, arguing the crosswalks … Read more

Get ready for a temperature rollercoaster: near-record highs Friday, cold front next

San Antonio’s temperatures will near record highs of 88° on Friday before a cold front brings cooler weather this weekend. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio area will see near record temperatures on Friday as a warming trend continues through the first week of November.  This week, residents have noticed cool mornings followed by warm … Read more

Texas v. Roblox | Paxton announces lawsuit against video game company over instances of grooming, child exploitation

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the lawsuit against Roblox for “flagrantly ignoring state and federal online safety laws…” AUSTIN, Texas — The State of Texas is taking popular video game Roblox to court. Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Thursday that the state has sued the Roblox Corporation “for flagrantly ignoring state and federal online … Read more

San Antonio flood report urges TxDOT collaboration for safety upgrades

San Antonio released a report analyzing the deadly June flood, found to be “consistent with a 25-year rainfall event.” SAN ANTONIO — Nearly five months after 13 people died in a nighttime flood on the northeast side, the City of San Antonio has released a 138-page analysis of the deadly event. The report, by independent engineering … Read more

Repeat sex offender sentenced to 35 years in prison for failing to register, DA says

Harper, classified as a habitual offender, will be required to serve at least half of his 35-year sentence before becoming eligible for parole, under Texas law. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man with a history of violent sexual offenses has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after violating the state’s sex offender registration … Read more