As hearing looms, advocates protest development that would allow wastewater to be dumped in Helotes Creek

Lennar wants to build nearly 3,000 homes near Scenic Loop Road and Babcock Road in Bexar County. But to build the homes, it must build a wastewater plant. HELOTES, Texas — Nearly 200 people gathered in Helotes Sunday to march against a development plan that they believe puts millions of people’s drinking water at risk. … Read more

Surge in U.S. firearms smuggling fuels Canada’s gun violence crisis

Canadian authorities report a significant rise in U.S. firearm smuggling tied to gun violence. DALLAS — The U.S. and Canada share a 5,500-mile border. While trade and immigration have been longstanding concerns, a new and alarming challenge has emerged: a surge in firearms being smuggled from the U.S. into Canada. Canadian authorities report a significant increase … Read more

San Antonio man in need of kidney, family spreads awareness throughout their neighborhood

Robert Butke was forced to medically retire from the postal service after 26 years. What he dreams of now is travelling to different cities to watch the Spurs play. SAN ANTONIO — Robert Butke’s journey through kidney disease hasn’t be an easy road. His wife Alexandra was a match. After donating her kidney, his body … Read more