No, San Antonio is not a sanctuary city but is cooperating with ICE operations

In 2017, Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law in place banning sanctuary cities in Texas. SAN ANTONIO — As ICE operations pick up around the country, including in San Antonio, many people are questioning if the city is cooperating. Last week, President Donald Trump signed an executive order threatening to take away federal funding from … Read more

Federal buyouts in San Antonio | 2 local federal employees speak about Trump’s looming layoffs

Federal employees have until Feb. 6 to decide if they want to take the buyout. SAN ANTONIO — Millions of federal employees face the tough decision to take a buyout or stay in their positions and face possible layoffs. The email sent out Tuesday from the Office of Personal Management gives federal employees until Feb. … Read more

40-year-old inmate dead due to ‘chronic condition’ at Bexar County Jail, first death at facility in 2025

In 2024, 13 inmates died while in custody at the west-side facility. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the jail’s first inmate death of 2025. Around 8:40 a.m. Thursday, a deputy was conducting routine face-to-face checks when he found the unidentified 40-year-old male inmate “unresponsive.” The deputy reportedly began to … Read more

40-year-old inmate dead after ‘medical episode’ at Bexar County Jail, first death at facility in 2025

In 2024, a total of 13 inmates died while in custody at the Bexar County Jail. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the jail’s first inmate death of 2025. Around 8:40 p.m. Thursday, a deputy was conducting routine face-to-face observation checks when he found a 40-year-old male inmate unresponsive. The … Read more

Ring in the Rodeo season, attend an emo Valentine’s music fest and celebrate Lunar New Year this weekend in SA

February marks the start of Rodeo season and Valentine’s Day celebrations. See what’s in store this weekend in the Alamo City. SAN ANTONIO — The festivities got off to a slow start in January, but with spring-like temperatures and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo right around the corner, you may want to take … Read more