‘We do have an issue’ | City of San Antonio declares overdoses a public health crisis

City Council passed a resolution raising awareness on the serious problem and also called for expanding access to treatment and recovering services. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County’s death rate with drugs is higher than the state average, according to Metro Health. The City of San Antonio is going a step further by calling overdoses a … Read more

Unanswered questions remain after city officials reveal ‘Project Marvel,’ SA’s bold downtown expansion vision

Some city leaders believe downtown needs a revamp. A new district which includes improvements to the Alamodome and a potential new Spurs arena is in the works. SAN ANTONIO — On Thursday morning, plans and renderings were unveiled for a downtown expansion and renovation under the codename “Project Marvel.” Most city leaders were in support, … Read more

‘He deserves so much more than that.’ | Estranged daughter of Navy veteran fights for proper military burial of her late father

To make matters worse, the name on the death certificate and headstone were flipped to read “Thomas Karah,” instead of his name Karah Thomas. SAN ANTONIO — A Navy veteran passed away and his family says they were never notified. Now his estranged daughter is looking for answers as to why her father, Karah Thomas, … Read more

Here’s the vision and unanswered questions behind ‘Project Marvel,’ SA’s bold downtown expansion plan

Some city leaders believe downtown needs a revamp. “Project Marvel” which includes improvements to the Alamodome and a potential new Spurs arena is in talks. SAN ANTONIO — Thursday morning plans and renderings were unveiled for downtown expansion under the codename: “Project Marvel.” Most city leaders were in support but some were hesitant on this … Read more

UT system approves plan to cover tuition for Texas students of families making $100,000 and less

Since 2019, more than 5,500 students have been financially served through the UTSA Bold Promise program. SAN ANTONIO — Starting next year, the University of Texas System will waive tuition costs for students whose families make $100,000 and less following a Thursday vote by the Board of Regents. This will apply for eligible students beginning … Read more