SAN ANTONIO — It is not uncommon to hear vocal warm-ups inside Lanier High School’s Belle Ortiz Music Building. Junior Leandra Valdez is warming up her vocal skills. The San Antonio ISD student was preparing for an important competition to showcase her singing skills. The junior competed in Brownsville at the Texas Southmost College Mariachi … Read more
Traditionally, doctors with Metro Health say they seen an increase in the number of person visiting their clinic for STI testing. Doctors also say they see a slight increase in infection rates. According to an agency spokesperson, they want the public to know getting tested is key. “Whenever there is a mass gathering of folks … Read more
One of the biggest events, known as “the heartbeat of Fiesta,” has returned for its 108th year. SAN ANTONIO — Fiesta Oyster Bake is back, taking over the campus of St. Mary’s University. 100,000 oysters and 32,000 chicken on a sticks will be ready for 70,000 guests, made with love by 7,000 volunteers. More than … Read more
Loved ones of Brandon Rasberry are determined to continue fighting for justice despite that the boy cannot be charged in his death. SAN ANTONIO — A 10-year-old South Texas boy confessed to killing a man he says he didn’t know two years ago during questioning for a separate investigation at his school, according to officials. … Read more
More than 40% of the state’s population is Hispanic, but its mental health provider population is more than 80% white. TEXAS, USA — This story was first published in the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Lynette Carrillo felt alone. Looking around at her small doctoral psychology class at Texas Woman’s University in 2021, … Read more
Sheriff Salazar said his agency is considering new ways to potentially help inmates who are detoxing. SAN ANTONIO — Officials say a man jailed in Bexar County died after he was found “unresponsive” in his cell Friday morning, marking the second such incident in as many days at the detention center located just west of … Read more
They earned the award after a great performance in the on-the-water activities and community service. SAN ANTONIO — The Boy Scouts Sea Scout 26 Ship Alamo won their first ever Sea Scout National Flagship Fleet for first time in the Alamo Area Council’s history. The scouts earned the award after a great performance in the … Read more