North East ISD enforcing ‘a lawful search’ of students suspected of carrying prohibited items to school

The district said starting next year, students who are suspected of having a prohibited item on them could get sent to an alternative school if they try to run off. SAN ANTONIO — The disciplinary update will start Jan. 6, 2025, and implemented at the district’s 22 middle and high school campuses. North East Independent … Read more

‘The spirit of Christmas is for everyone’ | San Antonio deli continues heartwarming holiday tradition

Gino’s Deli has been collecting letters for Santa and make sure every child gets a response. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio Christmas tradition 10 years in the making. One deli on the city’s north side has been making Christmas special for tens of thousands of children across South Texas. “They talked about it quite … Read more

City Council approves ban of horse-drawn carriages in downtown SA

City Council has voted to phase out the horse-drawn carriages operating in downtown San Antonio over a five-year plan. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio City Council voted Thursday on the future of horse-drawn carriages in the downtown area. There are five companies that operate horse-drawn carriages in San Antonio. They employ nearly 300 people to … Read more

Tower of the Americas set to receive nearly $20 million in upgrades in 2025, following City Council vote

The bulk of the money will go towards repairs for the iconic downtown structure, a project that will be overseen by the Chart House restaurant operator. SAN ANTONIO — Downtown’s Tower of the Americas is set to receive $19.4 million in renovations and repairs after San Antonio City Council approved a new lease agreement with … Read more

Grandmother pushing stroller struck by truck in southwest Houston, leaving 2-year-old grandson dead

Houston police said a grandmother was pushing her grandson in a stroller when they were hit by a truck in a crosswalk on Fuqua Street. HOUSTON — A child was hit and killed by a pickup truck in southwest Houston on Thursday, according to authorities. It happened along West Fuqua Street between Buffalo Speedway and … Read more