Local church calls for volunteers to help improve reading levels in underprivileged area

SAN ANTONIO – Denise Santana has a lot of patience and love for the kids she serves through the Harpers Chapels Ministries. The free after-school program has grown in popularity, prompting volunteers to expand services from one to three days a week. “The kids need consistency,” Santana said. Children in the program are given something … Read more

San Antonio couple stuck in Mexico City after man’s girlfriend allegedly drugged

MEXICO – A San Antonio couple is experiencing what you’d describe as a “nightmare vacation.” Anthony Grigsby, 41, and his girlfriend, Rachel Villarreal, 36, were supposed to be back in the Alamo City on Jan. 16. But since then, they’ve been in a Mexico City hospital. “This, unfortunately, happened to us, and this is our … Read more

Councilman says city needs to change ‘Ready to Work’ job training program

SAN ANTONIO – At least one San Antonio councilman thinks it’s time to shift gears on the city’s highly touted workforce training program, which he believes is falling short of its goals. The $200 million, sales tax-funded “San Antonio Ready To Work” program was born out of the COVID-19 pandemic, though it didn’t open up … Read more