TxDOT planning $40 million effort to bring relief for drivers caught in SE Military Drive congestion

Transportation officials are getting ready to gather public input on the major project near Brooks. SAN ANTONIO — Every day thousands of people end up stuck in long waits in traffic near Interstate 37 and Southeast Military Drive. The intersection, near the Brooks development, is close to schools, apartments, shops, restaurants, entertainment venues and more. … Read more

City of San Antonio one (small) step closer to acquiring Institute of Texan Cultures property for Spurs arena

The University of Texas Regents amended a previous decision about the future of the ITC site, and San Antonio’s role in shaping it. SAN ANTONIO — At the same time as San Antonio City Council approved the financial framework for a $1.3 billion Spurs arena – a central Project Marvel component – the city further … Read more

SAISD boosts police presence at several schools after apparent attempted kidnapping

The district is connected to two other major investigations involving young suspects from earlier this year. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio ISD says students and staff at six campuses will see more district police this week after “suspicious individuals” were reported near Hot Wells Middle School on the south side.  Hot Wells, Ball Elementary, Highland … Read more

From shark snatcher to boat bandit: San Antonio thief strikes again in rural Texas

Antone Shannon’s arrest was the result of a multi-agency investigation involving the Bandera County Sheriff’s Office and the San Antonio Police Department. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man once arrested for stealing a live shark out of an aquarium is now accused of a new string of thefts — this time targeting farm equipment … Read more

Loop 1604 Timeline: Here’s when each segment of the $1.4 billion San Antonio highway project is expected to be complete

From towering flyovers to added HOV lanes, the massive north-side highway overhaul continues taking shape. Here’s what to expect and when it’ll be done. SAN ANTONIO — The yearslong Loop 1604 North Expansion Project will hit another checkpoint Thursday when the third of eight planned flyovers at the Loop 1604/Interstate 10 interchange opens for business … Read more