Ceremony at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery dedicates new headstones for 17 Black World War I soldiers

SAN ANTONIO – The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs on Thursday held a memorial ceremony dedicating new headstones for 17 Black World War I soldiers, who were wrongly court-martialed back in 1917. The ceremony took place at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and honored the soldiers of the 3rd Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment. “Today, we … Read more

‘Like it’s a guillotine’: Drivers push for more solutions at dangerous Northwest Side intersection

SAN ANTONIO – Driving near Grissom and Old Grissom Road can be nerve-wracking. Lorenzo Gonzales said making a left turn there feels dangerous. It’s why he avoids the intersection. “It almost seems like it’s a guillotine,” he said. “You know, you can get hit by either side if you’re not careful.” The intersection is no … Read more

Bexar County DA seeks to quash subpoena for communications with Wren Collective

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales is asking a judge to quash a subpoena requiring him to turn over all communications between his office and the Austin-based criminal justice reform group the Wren Collective. This motion relates to the case of former San Antonio police officer James Brennand, who shot Erik Cantu … Read more

Landowners claim solar company is breaking court order to halt construction of Bandera solar farm

BANDERA COUNTY, Texas – A fight is continuing in Bandera County over the construction of a solar farm. Pine Gate Renewables, a North Carolina-based company, is leasing thousands of acres to build over a million solar panels. According to its website, the project will be called Rio Lago Solar. Court battle In January, the landowners … Read more

Study: 36% of people say their credit card debt exceeds their emergency savings

SAN ANTONIO – Which do you have more of: credit card debt or emergency savings? For many, the answer is debt. Bankrate’s latest survey found 36 percent of people have larger credit card balances than savings for life’s emergencies. A big culprit is inflation. People are spending about 20 percent more on the same things … Read more

Project MEND previews its medical equipment drive during ¡Viva Mobility!

SAN ANTONIO – It’s a chance to roll, stroll, walk and play pickleball all while giving others a chance at better mobility. Project MEND, also known as the “Medical Equipment Network for those with Disabilities,” is inviting the community to join its inaugural community resource fair, ¡Viva Mobility! Recommended Videos ¡Viva Mobility! is a family-friendly … Read more