After months of waiting, SAPD puts radar trailer in Westwood Square

SAN ANTONIO – It took about eight months, but neighbors in Westwood Square are glad to see a radar trailer on busy Castroville Road. The safety concern is one KSAT highlighted during our Know My Neighborhood project last month. “It’s like somebody gave us a Christmas gift before Christmas,” said Jesusita Rios, a Westwood Square Neighborhood Association member. … Read more

Floresville City Council votes to fire its police chief

FLORESVILLE, Texas – Months after Floresville council members hired an outside firm to investigate their police chief, Lorenzo Herrera, they voted to fire him. Council members discussed Herrera’s fate during a special meeting on Wednesday night for nearly an hour. According to the meeting’s agenda, the discussion is tied to a lawsuit filed by a former … Read more

Edgewood ISD proposes closing 2 schools amid low enrollment, lack of funding

SAN ANTONIO – Edgewood Independent School District is the latest San Antonio area public district to propose closing schools amid low enrollment and lack of funding. The district’s finance and facilities committee on Tuesday proposed closing Winston Intermediate School of Excellence (WISE) and Wrenn Middle School next school year as part of EISD’s Rethink & … Read more

Humidifier safety for infants, children

With drier winter air plus cold and flu season coming, a humidifier can help your family sleep more comfortably. But if you’re using a humidifier near an infant or small child, you’ll want one that’s safe for them. The experts at CR share which humidifiers are best for babies, along with tips on how to … Read more

San Antonio City Council approves largest municipal solar project in Texas

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio City Council approved the largest on-site municipal solar project in Texas on Thursday. According to a news release, the $30 million project will install rooftop, parking and park canopy solar systems on 42 city facilities. “This will be the largest local government on-site solar project in Texas and the second-largest … Read more

Spirit Airlines adds nonstop service between San Antonio and Tampa

SAN ANTONIO – Spirit Airlines will launch nonstop service between San Antonio and Tampa next year. Beginning Jan. 11, the low-cost carrier will fly nonstop from SAT to the Tampa International Airport four times a week — Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Sundays. Right now, the flights are seasonal and only scheduled through April 5, but … Read more