Business Journal Exclusive: SA ‘close’ to landing DC flights, Congressman Castro says

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s lengthy quest to gain nonstop air access to Ronald Reagan National Airport near Washington, D.C., has spanned multiple presidential administrations but may now be nearing an end. Congress could approve new legislation in a matter of days, freeing up more slots for flights to and from DCA, and San Antonio … Read more

Leon Valley dental practice to offer free services to uninsured, underinsured families

LEON VALLEY, Texas – A Leon Valley dental practice will be offering free services to uninsured or underinsured families. According to a news release, Topaz Dentistry & Braces will be offering free dental care, such as cleanings, exams, limited emergency care, extractions and restorative care, on a limited basis from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. … Read more

Texas, federal government will begin tallying damage from spring storms, Gov. Greg Abbott says

Texas and the federal government will begin assessing the damage caused by a series of storms that battered rural East Texas and the Houston area with rain last week. Gov. Greg Abbott and the state’s emergency director Nim Kidd, at a news conference Monday in Conroe, urged residents to report damaged property to their insurance companies and … Read more

State Highway 211 shut down both directions due to fatal accident, BCSO says

SAN ANTONIO – State Highway 211 has been shut down in both directions due to a deadly accident, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. BCSO said traffic heading north on Highway 211 is redirected near Mansion Bluff, while southbound traffic is diverted to the access road. Recommended Videos Authorities are urging everyone to be … Read more

Sustainability projects are the focus of Mayor Nirenberg’s youth climate council showcase

SAN ANTONIO – A cohort of local students will present sustainability and environment-focused projects later this month. San Antonio’s Office of Sustainability and EcoRise, a nonprofit that encourages youth engagement around sustainability, is hosting the event on May 16 at the Durango building at UTSA’s downtown campus. Recommended Videos The Mayor’s Youth Engagement Council for … Read more