Justice Department declined to prosecute Texas AG Paxton in final weeks of Biden’s term: AP sources

The allegations against Paxton were stunning in part because of who made them. WASHINGTON — WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department quietly decided in the final weeks of the Biden administration not to prosecute Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, effectively ending the corruption investigation that cast a long shadow over the political career of a … Read more

Furniture company strives to keep prices low amid uncertainty as new tariffs announced

President Donald Trump announced a 10% baseline tariff for every U.S. trading partner, which will go into effect on April 5. SAN ANTONIO — A local company selling office furniture is trying to stay ahead of the curve to keep costs down amid a new slate of tariffs announced in Washington.   “When we understood … Read more

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing teen last seen in Converse area

Alyssa Canul, 16, was last seen leaving her residence with a friend Tuesday night. CONVERSE, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating a missing teen who authorities said was last seen Tuesday night in Converse, Texas. BCSO said 16-year-old Alyssa Canul left with a friend from her residence on the 8200 … Read more

San Antonio’s Barb Machado: A volunteer at every Final Four in the Alamo City since 1998

The NCAA Final Four returns to San Antonio, with 87-year-old volunteer Barb Machado continuing her longtime service. SAN ANTONIO — The NCAA Final Four has returned to San Antonio, marking the city’s fifth men’s and third women’s championship.  Among the crowd of volunteers is 87-year-old Barb Machado, who has never missed a chance to help … Read more

San Antonio man facing 26 felony tax evasion charges related to county fair business in Minnesota

When approached by investigators, the business owner reportedly admitted that “he just did it” and that he “shouldn’t have done it.” SAN ANTONIO — The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that San Antonio native Todd Dale Merriam is facing 26 felony tax evasion related charges out of Wright County. Officials say Merriam owns “Merriam’s Midway … Read more