City Councilman Manny Pelaez announces intent to run for San Antonio mayor

He made the announcement on a YouTube video released Tuesday. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio city councilman has announced he’s running for mayor. Manny Pelaez, the city councilmember from District 8, made the announcement on Tuesday in a YouTube video. [embedded content] He made this statement on his official campaign page: “As your city … Read more

25 years after fatal bonfire, Texas A&M considers bringing student tradition back

A university system regent has sought input from the victims’ families about restoring the tradition, which was suspended after the 1999 tragedy. COLLEGE STATION, Texas — **This was first featured in the Texas Tribune. Building the Aggie bonfire was once among the most prized student traditions at Texas A&M University. That changed when the 60-foot stack … Read more

Two men arrested, one one the run after stolen car crashes into SUV on north side

Police responded to an accident near Nacogdoches and Loop 410. SAN ANTONIO — A car crash involving a stolen vehicle on the north side ends with two men in custody Tuesday afternoon, authorities say. San Antonio police responded to an accident near Nacogdoches Road and Loop 410.  A police sergeant on scene said a silver … Read more