‘Diabetic foot capital of the world’: NY Times speaks to local doctor about amputations plaguing men in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – The New York Times recently reported on the crisis of diabetes in Latino communities in San Antonio. The report cited a combination of poor genetics, little access to health care and deficient diets as causes for the acute issue in South Texas. “It’s a huge issue in San Antonio and dare I … Read more

San Antonio Crime Stoppers offers reward to find suspect who robbed Northeast Side bank

SAN ANTONIO – Police are searching for a suspect who robbed a bank on San Antonio’s Northeast Side. The robbery happened around 3:35 p.m. on Dec. 21 in the 12000 block of Nacogdoches Road. The suspect entered the Randolph-Brooks Federal Credit Union and passed a note to the bank teller demanding cash, according to the … Read more

New blood test to screen for Alzheimer’s may soon be reality, research says

SAN ANTONIO – A new blood test that can detect Alzheimer’s disease before symptoms appear may be moving closer to reality, according to new research published this week in the Journal of the American Medical Association. As estimates show there are over 400,000 individuals living with Alzheimer’s across Texas, this new study provides hope for … Read more

Transfer QB Jayden de Laura withdraws from Texas State University

SAN ANTONIO – After committing to the school’s football program more than one week ago, quarterback Jayden de Laura has decided to leave Texas State University. The news of his withdrawal was first reported Wednesday afternoon by Dave Campbell’s Texas Football before the university confirmed his withdrawal moments later. “Jayden de Laura has withdrawn as … Read more

Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery adds 43 acres

SAN ANTONIO – Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery recently added 43 acres to continue veteran memorial care until at least 2045. The new space will accommodate nearly 24,000 pre-placed double crypts, 13,000 columbaria niches for cremated remains and an additional 6,000 traditional and inground cremated remains sites, a news release said. “With this expansion, veterans … Read more

CPS Energy rate increase goes into effect Feb. 1

SAN ANTONIO – Your CPS Energy electric and gas bill will soon reflect a rate increase. Residential energy bills will show an additional rate of 4.25% beginning Feb. 1. The rate change will result in an average $4.45 monthly increase for residential customers. The rate increase will appear in the service availability charge and energy … Read more

Constables named in damming DOJ report into Robb Elementary shooting running for re-election

UVALDE, Texas – Two men are running for re-election in Uvalde County for law enforcement positions after being named several times in a scathing Department of Justice report on the Robb Elementary School shooting. Constable Precinct 1 Johnny Field and Constable Precinct 6 Emmanuel Zamora are each vying for voters to elect them back to their roles. … Read more