Local congressman pushing for answers from USDA on dangerous equine virus

Rep. Tony Gonzales wrote a letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture asking them to keep a close watch on the disease. SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Representative Tony Gonzales is calling for increased transparency and oversight as Texas sees a surge in cases of a highly contagious equine virus impacting horses across the state. Gonzales … Read more

San Antonio mayor urges governor to reconsider veto of summer meal program

The program could provide food assistance to millions of low-income children across Texas if the state opts in before a key deadline. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is urging Texas Governor Greg Abbott to reconsider his veto that halted funding for a federal summer meal program for low-income children. Mayor Jones … Read more

Texas comptroller says millions in unclaimed property available in Bexar County

Officials say forgotten accounts, uncashed checks, and other assets could be claimed by searching the state’s database online. SAN ANTONIO — If you’re looking for a little extra cash this holiday season, the money may already be yours — and you might not even realize it. The Texas Comptroller’s Office says billions of dollars in … Read more

State orders removal of San Antonio rainbow crosswalk; advocates vow to keep fighting

San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalk faces removal after a state directive, but LGBTQ+ advocates say their push for visible representation isn’t over. SAN ANTONIO — The future of San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalk remains uncertain after the state ordered the pride symbol removed from city streets, but local advocates say their fight for representation is far from … Read more

‘He was just a beautiful person’ | Family grieves after Army veteran and UTSA student killed in crash on 1-10

Darryll Owens was killed Nov. 5 after a single-vehicle crash on I-10, according to San Antonio police. SAN ANTONIO — The mother of a 26-year-old Army veteran and University of Texas at San Antonio student killed in a tragic accident on Interstate 10 last month says forgiveness has helped her cope with an unimaginable loss. … Read more

Domestic violence cases rise in Bexar County as advocates warn of dangerous patterns

In January, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office filed 194 domestic violence reports. That number climbed steadily through the year, peaking at 276 calls in October. SAN ANTONIO — While domestic violence incident are on the rise in Bexar County, advocates are reigniting conversations about prevention and protection, especially in light of recent shootings.  In January, … Read more