San Antonio universities start to receive student FAFSA data from Department of Education

SAN ANTONIO – Cristen Alicea, the director of financial assistance at the University of the Incarnate Word, said she couldn’t help but dance when she received the first round of student aid data from the Department of Education. “I think I jumped up and stuck my hands up in the air,” Alicea said. “Because it’s … Read more

Colon cancer growing danger for particular age group, San Antonio doctor says

SAN ANTONIO – It’s one of the deadliest cancers in America. But do you know the signs of colorectal cancer? March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month; the American Cancer Society estimates that 53,000 Americans will die from it in 2024. Colorectal cancer is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer and the second deadliest per the … Read more

‘Burdensome and unnecessary’: Bexar County DA responds to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s proposed rule

A proposed rule by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton would allow him to remove some DA’s who do not provide additional reporting on certain cases. On Friday, Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales called the proposal “burdensome, unnecessary and potentially very costly to our citizens.” Recommended Videos “The mission of the Bexar County District Attorney’s … Read more

TRAFFIC ALERT: Another closure along Loop 1604 expected Saturday night

The Texas Department of Transportation said construction for a busy San Antonio interchange will begin this weekend. The westbound lanes of Loop 1604 between the exit ramp to La Cantera Parkway and the entrance of the Interstate 10 interchange will be shut down, weather permitting, the agency said. Recommended Videos The ramp will be shut … Read more

Which canned black beans are best?

SAN ANTONIO – Canned black beans are not only the perfect side dish for enchiladas, but they’re also super healthy, cheap and convenient. However, with so many different kinds on the shelves, Consumer Reports tested some popular brands to see which ones are tasty buys. Cooking dried beans is easy but requires a little planning … Read more

Driver accused of running from deadly crash could be released from jail soon, records show

SAN ANTONIO – A driver accused of going on the run after causing a deadly crash earlier this month could be back out on the streets soon. San Antonio police arrested Dominic Rodriguez, 30, this week in connection with a fiery crash on March 1. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, his SUV rear-ended another … Read more

NTSB investigating deadly crash in San Antonio involving a semi-autonomous vehicle

SAN ANTONIO – The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a deadly crash in San Antonio that involved a semi-autonomous vehicle. It happened on February 24 on Interstate 10 near Foster Road. The driver of an electric-powered Ford Mustang Mach-E sport utility vehicle was headed eastbound at 9:50 p.m. when he crashed into a Honda … Read more