Officials: Loaded rifle magazine found at Ladera Elementary School bathroom

Authorities said no firearm was found on campus, but the student who brought the magazine was “quickly identified.” SAN ANTONIO — Staff at Ladera Elementary School in far west Bexar County say a loaded .22-caliber rifle magazine was found in a bathroom Tuesday afternoon and the student who brought it identified.  No gun was found … Read more

Texas Southern University board responds after state launches investigation into Houston HBCU

Houston lawmakers defend TSU as state investigation threatens university funding. HOUSTON — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to launch an investigation into Texas Southern University after Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said a state audit revealed thousands of unauthorized invoices totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. Texas Southern University’s … Read more

Need food or essential items? Here’s some free community food pantries across the San Antonio area

San Antonians can pick up free food and essentials at community pantries – open to everyone, no questions asked. SAN ANTONIO — With the holidays approaching, San Antonio’s community food pantries are seeking donations and opening their shelves to families in need of a little help. These volunteer-run pantries offer free food and essentials to … Read more