Texas lawmakers begin special session with redistricting debate

Texas lawmakers begin a special session focused on controversial redistricting, flood relief and THC. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers wrapped up the first day of a 30-day special session Monday, with congressional redistricting dominating discussions as Democrats vowed to disrupt Republican efforts to redraw maps that could benefit the Trump administration. Governor Greg Abbott called … Read more

The Texas Legislature will hold hearings on the July 4th flooding disaster Wednesday. Will lawmakers get answers?

A Texas senator talks about what the legislature can and can’t do as lawmakers look for answers following the July 4th flooding disaster. SAN ANTONIO — Texas lawmakers will start hearings on the disastrous July 4th flooding Wednesday at 9 a.m. Exactly who will show up for questioning has yet to be released. Both the … Read more

A 213-foot observation wheel could be coming to downtown SA area. Here’s where things stand.

The project cleared a hurdle with the Historic and Design Review Commission on July 16. SAN ANTONIO — The downtown San Antonio area could soon see a new high-rising attraction following conceptual approval by a city panel. ICON, a Maryland-based development firm, won the unanimous green light from the city’s Historic and Design Review Commission … Read more

More disturbing details unfold in case where a decomposing body was found inside a mobile home in far south Bexar County

“Go big or go home” were the words allegedly uttered from Charles Byrd when he was questioned by BCSO about the decomposing body found in his mobile home. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar says 49-year-old Charles Byrd told deputies about a fight between him and his wife that took place June 16 … Read more

Can the current San Antonio Spurs roster deliver from beyond the arc? | Locked On Spurs

SAN ANTONIO — Host Jeff Garcia and guest Joe Garcia of the Area 210 Podcast dissect the San Antonio Spurs‘ current three-point capabilities, highlighting Harrison Barnes’ 43% accuracy and Julian Champagnie’s 37% clip.  The duo explores potential wild cards, such as Kelly Olynyk and Carter Bryant, while debating the merits of a two-point focus.  Summer … Read more

‘Everyone is going to die’ | Man throws acid on SAPD officer, Molotov cocktails at police, documents say

James Andrew Woerner was wanted on multiple felony warrants. SAN ANTONIO — A man is accused of throwing acid on a San Antonio police officer after locking himself in a north-side apartment complex and refusing to come out Saturday afternoon, according to an arrest affidavit.  James Andrew Woerner, 38, will be facing multiple charges including … Read more