SAN ANTONIO – Texas grocery giant H-E-B was listed among the biggest companies in the U.S. by Forbes. The San Antonio-based company, with 145,000 employees and a revenue of about $43.6 billion, landed at No. 5 on the “America’s Largest Private Companies” list, released last week. It’s a step up from H-E-B’s No. 6 rank … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Antonio Perez said he’s always called San Antonio home. “I’ve lived here all my life: 72 years,” Perez said. “I stick around with my own people.” Perez said he loves this community and now relies on it daily for food. “They give us enough portions to satisfy our needs,” Perez said. “You … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s first-ever gun buyback event ended hours before it was scheduled on Sunday afternoon because it ran out of gift cards. Councilman John Courage said more than 900 weapons were traded in — 300 more than his original goal. As people lined up outside the Alamodome, they passed by shirts with … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – This ranking may not surprise San Antonians, but it’s still not something that we wanted to see. According to a new study from Pest Gnome, a home services company, San Antonio ranked as the second “roachiest” city out of 25 other U.S. cities. Taking the top spot as the “roachiest” city is … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s future Arboretum crossed a significant hurdle earlier this month. The Bexar County Commissioner’s Court approved agreements to help establish San Antonio’s future 188-acre Arboretum, allocating $7.3 million. The costs are split, where $2 million will be used for property purchasing. The leftover $5.3 million will be used for master planning … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – If you’re a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos connoisseur, get ready for new menu items at Taco Cabana that will surely have your tastebuds blazing. The restaurant chain is releasing a Flamin’ Hot Cheetos taco and quesadilla in select locations beginning Nov. 22. According to Taco Cabana, the Cheetos taco features a freshly made, … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A broker associate in San Antonio said San Antonio ISD’s decision to approve “rightsizing” recommendations this week could impact the real estate market. San Antonio is known for its small-town feel. And David Anderson, a broker associate in the city, said his buyers usually search for that. “Families are drawn to homes … Read more