Edgewood trustee claims harassment, releases police report and provocative late-night text

The Texas Education Agency is reviewing misconduct claims by Trustee Michael Valdez against fellow Edgewood ISD board members. SAN ANTONIO — Fresh allegations are intensifying a months-long feud inside the Edgewood Independent School District Board of Trustees. Two weeks after the board issued a second round of sanctions against him, Trustee Michael Valdez emailed Texas education … Read more

River Walk’s first-ever food hall coming to downtown San Antonio. Here’s a first look.

The next chapter is being written for Assembly Hall, the La Villita community hub built in 1958. SAN ANTONIO — All the orange barrels aren’t just for show: Downtown San Antonio is in the midst of a major makeover.  From new hotels and the opening of Civic Park to a reimagined Alamo grounds and forthcoming Project … Read more

Traffic stop in east Bexar County leads to discovery of 6 kilograms of meth; suspect arrested

The estimated street value of the meth allegedly found in Ramiro Torres-Huato’s truck is estimated to be about $200,000. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A traffic stop for an expired registration led to the discovery of six kilograms of meth in east Bexar County, BCSO says. On Monday at around 1:30 p.m., a traffic stop was … Read more

Park users navigate safety concerns amid homeless camps at Pickwell Park

San Antonio residents report safety concerns due to homeless camps and drug activity at Pickwell Park, prompting increased police patrols and community vigilance. SAN ANTONIO — Rayvon Sims lives near Pickwell Park and he and his friends love to play football and basketball there regularly, but he said he knows they have to remain alert … Read more

SA faith leaders, immigrant rights groups call for peace after deadly shooting at Dallas ICE facility

Of the three detainees shot by a sniper, DHS officials say one of them died. The shooter ended his own life. SAN ANTONIO — Religious leaders and immigrant rights groups are speaking out after the shooting outside a Dallas ICE facility Wednesday morning. “It’s a terrible tragedy. We grieve any violence that happens obviously in … Read more

Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kids

Skeptics of the replacement, which requires three exams throughout the year, want to see less restrictions on testing day and more teacher input. TEXAS, USA — Texas public school administrators, parents and education experts worry that a new law to replace the state’s standardized test could potentially increase student stress and the amount of time … Read more