San Antonio City Council votes to tighten rules on private detention centers, stirring debate

Leaders debated a proposal to limit private detention centers amid controversy over a new ICE facility, citing community harm and safety concerns. SAN ANTONIO — With one council member absent, the final vote was 8-2 on a proposal that could make it more difficult for some kinds of detention facilities to do business in San … Read more

San Antonio council votes to tighten rules on private detention centers, stirring debate

City Council debates a proposal to limit private detention centers after controversy over a new ICE facility, citing community harm and safety concerns. SAN ANTONIO — With one council member absent, the final vote was eight affirmative and two negative on a proposal that could make it more difficult for some kinds of detention facilities … Read more

‘He has too much to live for’: Hit-and-run severely injures tow truck driver, a father of six

The 24-year-old was hit and left on the roadside during his first day at a new company. Nearly three weeks later, his family is still pleading for answers. SAN ANTONIO — Nearly three weeks after a hit-and-run crash along Loop 410 left a young tow truck driver with life-altering injuries, his family is still searching … Read more

‘We are more than capable’ | San Antonio police, fire train together for active shooter response to improve emergency coordination

“We encourage citizens to consider being prepared for that defense if that becomes necessary to save innocent life, theirs and others included.” SAN ANTONIO — Police and firefighters in San Antonio are training together year-round to prepare for one of the most dangerous situations first responders can face: an active shooter. The joint training, conducted … Read more