Construction waste recycling program underway in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – For the past two years, the City of San Antonio has received 25,000 pounds of materials at its Material Innovation Center to be reused in other construction projects instead of ending up in landfills. Shannon Miller, director of the Office of Historic Preservation, oversees the city’s newest Deconstruction and Circular Economy Program, … Read more

Family and friends remember Roy ‘RoRo’ Alderete after he was pinned, killed under vehicle during shooting incident

SAN ANTONIO – Family and friends are honoring the life of one of the people killed on the night of June 18, 2024. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office on Friday released the names of the three people killed in a shooting that ended in a crash on the West Side. Ariel Martinez, 27, was … Read more

‘We need help’: Converse Animal Shelter says street construction causes flooding

CONVERSE, Texas – A no-kill shelter in Converse believes construction on a city road is putting the facility and animals at risk. Crews have been working to expand Rocket Lane near Judson High School for nearly two years. Recommended Videos The Converse Animal Shelter is right across the street, and employees say the construction has … Read more

71-year-old woman makes history as oldest contestant ever in Miss Texas USA pageant

A contestant for Miss Texas USA has made history as the oldest person to compete for the state title. Marissa Teijo, 71, faced off against nearly 100 other competitors at the pageant in Houston, KVIA-TV reported. Recommended Videos The pageant’s winner will go on to represent Texas in the Miss USA competition. Teijo, an El … Read more