Fire union asks San Antonio for 37.5% raise over 3 years

San Antonio – The union representing San Antonio firefighters took a big swing Thursday, asking for much steeper pay raises than the City of San Antonio has offered. The San Antonio Professional Firefighters Association proposed a series of bumps that would raise firefighter salaries 37.5% by October 2026. The city’s proposal, which it presented at … Read more

Spurs legend David Robinson to be inducted into Texas Business Hall Of Fame

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Spurs great David Robinson will soon be honored for his business achievements. Robinson is among six business leaders who will be inducted into the Texas Business Hall of Fame. Recommended Videos Following an NBA Hall of Fame career, Robinson co-founded the Admiral Capital Group and The Carver Academy. He is … Read more

Doctors to focus on obesity, metabolic diseases during upcoming UT Health San Antonio event

SAN ANTONIO – Obesity and diabetes are both big problems in San Antonio. A Centers for Disease Control study found that 65.7% of adults in Bexar County are overweight or obese. A City of San Antonio report in 2019-2020 revealed more than 13% of adults in the county also had diabetes. Those statistics are why UT Health San Antonio … Read more

Man sentenced to 16 years in federal prison for fatal migrant smuggling attempt in Medina County

SAN ANTONIO – A man who led Medina County sheriff’s deputies on a fatal high-speed chase while transporting a group of migrants was sentenced Thursday to 16 years in federal prison. According to court documents, Joseph Alex Hernandez, 27, of Austin, led deputies on a chase that reached speeds of up to 100 mph after … Read more