San Antonio lawmakers weigh in on newly formed Texas DOGE committee

Governor Greg Abbott signed the bill into law, aimed at enhancing government efficiency in Texas, costing $22.8 million over five years. SAN ANTONIO — Parts of this article were pulled from an article originally published in The Texas Tribune. Read the full story here. One of the first bills signed by Governor Greg Abbott this legislative … Read more

Worker dead after mudslide at sand plant in Atascosa County, officials say

Emergency crews responded to Signal Peak Silica of Atascosa Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — One man is dead following an incident at a sand plant in Atascosa County Thursday morning, officials said.  Emergency crews responded to Signal Peak Silica of Atascosa around 9:30 a.m. near Highway 16 in northern Atascosa County.  Authorities said a 30-year-old … Read more

Human trafficking investigation prompts emergency shutdown of SA massage parlor

State officials ordered the owners of Sweetness Spa, located on the city’s north side, to halt operations effective April 22. SAN ANTONIO — A north-side San Antonio massage establishment was closed following an investigation into alleged human trafficking, according to officials. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation (TDLR) has ordered Guixan Han and Golden … Read more