Moda Fare brings a taste of Italy to San Antonio’s River Walk | Neighborhood Eats

The upscale Italian creations eatery aims to invigorate the Alamo City’s dining scene with unique dishes and unforgettable experiences. SAN ANTONIO — As the Alamo City aims to draw more people downtown, one strategy is to introduce more restaurants! A recent $9 million renovation of the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk has ushered in … Read more

Comal County man known as ‘Naked Gary’ sentenced to 10 years after exposing himself to mother, child

Investigators said the woman was leaving for work with her toddler when the child pointed out the naked man, 43-year-old Gary Rutten II, on their property. SAN ANTONIO — A 43-year-old Canyon Lake man is going to prison for 10 years after exposing himself to a child and mother. Comal County authorities said Gary Rutten … Read more

Federal judge temporarily blocks key parts of state law that limits campus protests

The law banned “expressive activity” on campuses from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m., among other restrictions. (The Texas Tribune) A federal judge in Austin has temporarily blocked key parts of Texas’ new law limiting expression on campuses, halting the University of Texas System’s enforcement of a ban on overnight expression and limits on speakers, amplified … Read more

52-year-old England man arrested in San Antonio after admitting to ‘inappropriately touching’ child, police say

An England man who lives in the United States was arrested in San Antonio after police say he admitted to “inappropriately touching” a child. PLEASANTON, Texas — An England man who lives in the United States legally was arrested in Texas after Pleasanton police say he admitted to “inappropriately touching” a child. On Oct. 10, … Read more

The latest La Niña report has been released. What’s expected for San Antonio?

Much of Bexar County is experiencing Extreme Drought as the holiday season arrives. How will La Niña impact those conditions? SAN ANTONIO — La Niña conditions are officially present for this holiday season, climatologists say, as stronger-than-usual winds push warm Pacific Ocean water along the equator westward.  What does that mean for Texas this holiday … Read more

Bexar County election officials clear massive voter registration backlog, just in time for early voting

The backlog left tens of thousands of applications in limbo when county officials said it was forced to pause processing. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Back in September, it was made known that Bexar County election officials were scrambling to process roughly tens of thousands of voter registration applications. At fault, according to the county: a … Read more

‘Children must be safe’: Texas senator explains how new committee will be ensuring that camps make changes after deadly July floods

The newly created Senate and House General Investigating Committees will be looking over a Texas agency’s shoulder as they implement youth camp requirements. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers will be looking over a state agency’s shoulder to make sure youth camps are safe in the aftermath of July’s devastating Hill Country floods.  Texas lawmakers already … Read more