Councilman Marc Whyte endorses Pablos for SA mayor, separating himself from council colleagues

Whyte said he aligned with Pablos when it comes to spending and infrastructure as the June 7 mayoral runoff election looms. SAN ANTONIO — When it comes to the endorsement scoreboard in San Antonio’s mayoral runoff election, Gina Ortiz Jones has so far outpaced Rolando Pablos, securing the support of multiple City Council members as … Read more

‘We intend to fight this all the way’ | Frio County ‘vote harvest’ suspects make first court appearance

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) called the Texas attorney general’s indictments a “calculated campaign of (voter) intimidation.” FRIO COUNTY, Texas — A visiting judge in Frio County entered not-guilty pleas for the six suspects charged with vote harvesting amid an ongoing state-led elections integrity investigation.  The defendants include Frio County Judge Rochelle … Read more

‘Why would somebody do me like this?’ Retired educator and cancer survivor’s food trailer stolen and trashed

The community is now rallying around Adrianne Bailey after theft and vandalism of “dream” food trailer. HOUSTON, Texas — Nearly a year after its debut, retired educator Adrianne Bailey’s “TexLaMex” food trailer is temporarily closed. “Everything I had went into this, everything,” said Bailey.  “Why would somebody do me like this?” The three-time cancer survivor’s … Read more

Edwards Aquifer managers declare Stage 5 restrictions for the first time

Much of the San Antonio region has been under Extreme or Exceptional Drought since mid-March. SAN ANTONIO — South Texas’s ongoing major drought has pushed the Edwards Aquifer Authority – which manages the region’s primary water source – to issue Stage 5 restrictions to San Antonio permit holders for the first time.  The restrictions upgrade means … Read more