SAPD cracking down on construction thieves, arresting a suspect tied to several cases

Israel Padilla is facing a burglary charge in connection to one incident, but police said more charges could be coming. SAN ANTONIO — On Wednesday, San Antonio police arrested a 54-year-old man for allegedly breaking into a newly built home and stealing high dollar appliances. Israel Padilla is facing a burglary charge in connection to … Read more

The Henry B. González Convention Center could expand over the San Antonio River Walk. What would that look like?

It’s a priority component of the city’s overarching Project Marvel dream. SAN ANTONIO — As major cities across Texas make plans to expand their biggest event spaces, San Antonio hopes to do the same with the Henry B. González Convention Center. In their first follow-up meeting since being publicly briefed on Project Marvel, the city’s … Read more

Why build out SA’s downtown convention center? Consultants say it’s about keeping up with other cities’ billion-dollar plans

It’s a priority component of the city’s overarching Project Marvel dream. SAN ANTONIO — As major cities across Texas make plans to expand their biggest event spaces, San Antonio hopes to do the same with the Henry B. González Convention Center. In their first follow-up meeting since being publicly briefed on Project Marvel, the city’s … Read more

The Henry B. González Convention Center over the San Antonio River Walk. What would that look like?

It’s a priority component of the city’s overarching Project Marvel dream. SAN ANTONIO — As major cities across Texas make plans to expand their biggest event spaces, San Antonio hopes to do the same with the Henry B. González Convention Center. In their first follow-up meeting since being publicly briefed on Project Marvel, the city’s … Read more

Former congressional candidate Gina Ortiz Jones jumps into crowded San Antonio mayor’s race

Gina Ortiz Jones was nominated by President Biden to be undersecretary of the Air Force and served in the role from 2021 to 2023. SAN ANTONIO — Gina Ortiz Jones, a former congressional candidate and U.S. Air Force intelligence officer, is vying for local office and planning to run for San Antonio mayor, her campaign … Read more