SAN ANTONIO – Looking at the open air where the Pedro Romero pedestrian bridge once stood on Castroville Road, Jesusita Rios said she felt relieved. “It’s really nice to see something that we had wanted for a year to pop up like this and to have it demolished in a matter of days,” Rios, a … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A coalition of street safety advocates will conduct a “street audit” on a stretch of road in the Lone Star district this weekend. Members of the San Antonio Complete Streets Coalition, Strong Towns San Antonio and ActivateSA will lead the audit process. ActivateSA defines a street audit as “an assessment of the … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – It won’t just be the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers hustling on Sunday. Two local spots are expecting big crowds coming in to watch the Super Bowl from their football fan regulars. The restaurant Pizza Italia caters to Kansas City fans on game days, while Rod Dog’s Saloon is … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Walking through the doors of San Antonio Oasis usually starts with intention. “People come in looking for something. It starts with a class, but it blooms into a connection,” said Brenda Schmachtenberger, Oasis executive director. Their online catalog is abundant with virtual and in-person classes with topics in wellness, arts and humanities, … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A woman charged last month with concealing evidence in the December murders of Savannah Soto and Matthew Guerra had her bond drastically reduced Friday following a hearing in 186th District Court. Appearing before Judge Miguel Najera, Myrta Romanos, 47, testified that she had been having financial troubles even before San Antonio police charged … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The Classic Theatre of San Antonio is now hosting performances of Lorraine Hansberry’s drama “A Raisin in the Sun.” According to the theater, the show “is a powerful theatrical masterpiece that explores the dreams, struggles, and resilience of a Black family living on the south side of Chicago in the 1950s. It … Read more
As eyes are glued to TV sets for the Big Game this weekend, safety advocates are urging parents to be sure their TVs can’t tip over and injure a child. Every 53 minutes, a child is rushed to the emergency room after furniture, an appliance or TV topped over on them, according to data from … Read more