Zachry Holdings lays off more than 4,000 workers post-bankruptcy

SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of workers are out of work after Zachry Holdings filed for bankruptcy. The San Antonio-based construction firm laid off 4,410 employees the day it filed for Chapter 11 protection, according to a notice submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission. The firm pursued the measure after experiencing financial issues in its role as the lead … Read more

Huge Broadway project backed by Terry Black’s BBQ moves forward

SAN ANTONIO – A hospitality project set to add to the ever-changing Broadway corridor sailed through a few hurdles this week. The family behind Terry Black’s BBQ received green lights from the Zoning Commission and the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) to move forward with its plans to build a restaurant and underground parking structure at … Read more

Registration for free swimming lessons at public San Antonio pools opens Saturday morning

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Parks and Recreation is opening registration for its free swimming lessons for youths and adults starting Saturday. The Let’s Swim SA lessons are offered at the city’s 24 outdoor pool locations. Recommended Videos The sessions will be during the following dates: Session 1: June 24 – July 5 Session 2: … Read more

President Biden’s executive order raises questions over frequency of illegal crossings amid Bexar County smuggling bust

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies discovered 26 migrants in a suspected human smuggling operation on Thursday. News of the operation comes less than 48 hours after President Joe Biden’s executive order that limits asylum seekers went into effect. Sheriff Javier Salazar called it a “big money” operation that is cartel-related. Deputies … Read more