Animal Care Services warns of ‘zero tolerance’ for weather-related violations, says bring pets inside

SAN ANTONIO – With wintry weather conditions in San Antonio this week, Animal Care Services is reminding pet owners to bring pets indoors or face the consequences. In a post on social media, ACS said they would have “zero tolerance” for weather-related violations. Anyone found to be breaking pet laws could face impoundment of their … Read more

Front pages show the evolution of the MLK March in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – The 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. March in San Antonio was canceled due to freezing temperatures and high winds. Instead of thousands of people marching in the streets for justice, peace, hope and understanding on Monday, the cold weather will force marchers, demonstrators, activists and students to celebrate the life of Dr. … Read more

Relive Martin Luther King Jr.’s ‘I Have a Dream’ speech at the 1963 March on Washington

On August 28, 1963, more than 250,000 people gathered in Washington D.C. to participate in the “March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom”. The march was one of the largest demonstrations for human rights in United States history, according to the National Archives. FILE – In this Aug. 28, 1963, file photo Dr. Martin Luther … Read more

The story behind the Martin Luther King Jr. mural on MLK Drive

Despite the cancellation of the 37th-annual MLK march, throughout DreamWeek people can still visit an iconic mural on Martin Luther King Drive. The mural was painted six years ago by local artist David Blancas on the outside of Greater Faith Institutional Church. That’s right across from MLK Academy. The leader of the church, Bishop Rosa … Read more

East Side spotlight: Empower House

A local East Side organization champions community health and advocacy for women of color. Empower House San Antonio provides health services, youth development programs and advocacy opportunities for women and girls of color on the East and West sides. Workers and families who are supported by Empower House have been marching in the MLK march … Read more