IDEA Eastside uses school farm to grow food for cafeteria, teach respect for agriculture

Ever since IDEA Public Schools got its start in 1998, the focus has been not only on students’ education but also their health. IDEA offers an opportunity for its students to learn about farming through its Farm Program. Twelve of IDEA’s locations have a farm on campus. There are three farms in San Antonio, two … Read more

Opportunity Home accepting applications for affordable housing vouchers program until Nov. 15

SAN ANTONIO – Opportunity Home is accepting applications for its Housing Choice Vouchers Program to help those needing affordable housing. Applicants must meet federal income requirements based on their family size. A single person could qualify with a maximum income of $49,150, while a family of four could be eligible with a maximum income of … Read more

Animal Care Services welcomes 16 new hires as department pushes to improve service

SAN ANTONIO – Stray dog complaints are becoming more common in almost every part of San Antonio. City Council is listening and boosting the budget for Animal Care Services to increase its staffing. On Wednesday, the largest graduating cadet class for their program took center stage. Sixteen officers have now officially joined the force. Director … Read more

7 people killed in head-on crash near Batesville, including human smuggling suspect, DPS says

A human smuggling suspect and six others, including some migrants, were killed in a head-on crash near Batesville, according to the Texas Dept. of Public Safety. The crash happened around 6:34 a.m., Wednesday, on US-57 in Zavala County, near Batesville. DPS officials said a Honda coming from Houston was believed to be involved in human … Read more