‘We’ve got to stand together’: San Antonio vigil honors 13 flood victims, calls for lasting change

The ceremony began with the reading of the victims’ names—13 individuals, ranging in age from 28 to 63 years old. SAN ANTONIO — A heartbreaking show of unity unfolded Wednesday night as families and neighbors gathered for a candlelight vigil to honor the 13 lives lost in last week’s devastating flash flooding. Hosted in the … Read more

‘It’s important for our country’: Commissioner Grant Moody called to active duty amid ‘escalating tensions’ in Middle East

Moody, a former U.S. Marines pilot, will continue to participate in Bexar County Commissioners Court meetings remotely while serving at MacDill AFB in Florida. Grant Moody, who represents Bexar County Precinct 3 on the Commissioners Court and is a lieutenant colonel with the Marine Reserves, has been called to active duty “due to escalating tensions … Read more

Sweet victory: San Antonio-based bakery earns national recognition for best donuts

San Antonio’s Southern Roots Vegan Bakery was named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Best Snack Awards for its vanilla cake donuts. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio-based bakery has been nationally recognized for its delectable treats, being named a winner in Good Housekeeping’s 2025 Best Snack Awards. Southern Roots Vegan Bakery is a Black-owned … Read more

Damage review underway while repair work has started after San Antonio’s deadly flood

Mayor Gina Jones announces an independent review of the recent flood, promising transparency and action. SAN ANTONIO — When Mayor Gina Jones stepped into office Wednesday, the first topic she addressed at a briefing for the media was the impact of the devastating flood last Thursday. After extending condolences to families suffering from loss and … Read more