More than two dozen firefighters rushed to the building just after 2 a.m. SAN ANTONIO — An entire business was evacuated early Friday morning after a major fire on the northeast side, officials say. More than two dozen firefighters rushed to the Capitol Cement Plant on Nacogdoches Road just after 2 a.m. Everyone was evacuated … Read more
Jimenez was surrounded by loved ones when he died, according to family. SAN ANTONIO — Conjunto legend Flaco Jimenez has died at the age of 86, his family shared on social media. Jimenez, a San Antonio native, continued to perform well into his 80s, including at local events like the Tejano Conjunto Festival. The influential … Read more
The local group Fallen Riders is urging that motorcyclists have proper training and gear before hitting the road. SAN ANTONIO — A deadly week on San Antonio roads has left several families devastated after five motorcycle crashes occurred over five days—most resulting in death or serious injury. The latest happened Thursday morning, when a motorcyclist … Read more
CCRs, or Council Consideration Requests, are how council members propose initiatives for discussion before possibly becoming city ordinance. SAN ANTONIO — A bipartisan contingent of San Antonio City Council members are pushing back against procedural changes Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones announced for the Council Consideration Request process, which determines which initiatives get to go before … Read more
CCRs, or Council Consideration Requests, are how council members propose initiatives for discussion before possibly becoming city ordinance. SAN ANTONIO — A bipartisan contingent of San Antonio City Council members are pushing back against procedural changes Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones announced for the Council Consideration Request process, which determines which initiatives get to go before … Read more
Hill Country leaders and residents urge lawmakers for better flood warning systems after losing 108 lives, including 37 children, in a July 4 tragedy. KERRVILLE, Texas — It was an emotional day in Kerrville as state lawmakers heard from dozens of Hill Country leaders, community members and a grieving mother. The committee hearing lasted more … Read more
Carmelo Castle, 18, graduated in May from Woodville High School’s four-year-old plumbing program and now works at a second-year tradesman level. WOODVILLE, Texas — A recent Woodville Independent School District graduate is breaking new ground in skilled trades, becoming the first student in Texas to complete a high school plumbing program and pass the state … Read more