City Council divided on how to spend money from controversial Reproductive Justice Fund

In a heated discussion Wednesday, City Council for the first time received Metro Health’s recommendations on the organizations the money should go towards. SAN ANTONIO — City Council still needs to decide how it wants to spend half a million dollars in what’s called the Reproductive Justice Fund.  In a heated discussion Wednesday, City Council … Read more

Design approved for Hemisfair’s new 10-story apartment, retail building in downtown SA

According to Hemisfair, the Santa Rita will help revitalize the downtown area by increasing the population. SAN ANTONIO — Hemisfair took a significant step forward with their newest project known as the Santa Rita. Trube Corp. partnered with the Hemisfair Park Area Redevelopment Corporation to propose a 10-story residential apartment tower and three-story retail building. … Read more

‘It’s such an incredible opportunity’ | San Antonio high school students help community save water

Three Keystone School students created the nonprofit “Youth Impact for the Future of San Antonio” to provide aerators to help families conserve water. SAN ANTONIO — A group of high schoolers are tapping in on water conservation. Through their nonprofit “Youth Impact for the Future of San Antonio,” three seniors at Keystone School are helping … Read more

Ex-Spur Aron Baynes retires from basketball; Austin Spurs to participate in the Thrivent HBCU Classic

Baynes was a member of the 2014 Spurs championship team. SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Spurs center Aron Baynes has retired from basketball.  He played nine seasons in the NBA, suiting up for the Spurs (2013-15), Celtics, Pistons, Raptors and Suns. He also spent time with the Austin Toros in 2013. Baynes went undrafted … Read more

Firefighters urge SA homeowners to stay alert as low humidity and blustery winds pose fire risk

Residents in an east-side neighborhood say they are shocked after recent structure fire caused severe damage to multiple homes. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio homeowner, Pam says she was on the south-side when she got a panicked phone call from a family member telling her their 1930s east-side homestead was ablaze. She said as soon … Read more

1 injured in explosion at propane facility in Brookshire area, officials say

The incident started around 12:30 p.m. at the RapidXchange Production Facility on FM 529, about 10 miles north of I-10 in the Brookshire area. WALLER COUNTY, Texas — One person was injured in an explosion at a propane production facility in Waller County on Wednesday afternoon, according to emergency officials. It happened around 12:30 p.m. … Read more

Fire under control after explosion at propane facility in Brookshire, officials say

The incident started around 12:30 p.m. at the RapidXchange Production Facility on FM 529. WALLER COUNTY, Texas — Firefighters responded to an explosion at a propane production facility in Waller County on Wednesday afternoon, according to the sheriff’s office. It happened around 12:30 p.m. at the RapidXchange Production Facility on FM 529 in Brookshire, about … Read more