Democratic presidential candidate Julian Castro says he will get rid of the Remain in Mexico asylum seeker policy if he is elected. Yesterday Castro crossed into Matamoros, Mexico near Brownsville to meet with asylum seeking immigrants. The former San Antonio mayor says immigrants have suffered illnesses and been subject to violence while they wait for […]
Castro campaign losing steam
September 19, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The 2020 presidential candidacy of former San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro appears to be losing what little momentum it had. Castro didn’t do himself any favors during last week’s debate in Houston. He and former Vice President Joe Biden were disagreeing about health care when Castro insinuated that Biden was starting to lose his memory. […]
Tejano Queen to make an “appearance” at Dia de los Muertos celebration
September 16, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Selena will be putting in a spooky appearance at this fall’s Dia de los Muertos celebration in San Antonio. A “catrina,” or skeletal figure, of the Tejano Queen will be on the corner of Market and South Alamo Streets during the event in the first three days of November. More than 40 indigenous artisans in […]
Local Law Enforcement Run Torch Across State for Special Olympics
May 1, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Local law enforcement officers lit the “Flame of Hope” and laced up their shoes on Monday to run the torch down to the 50th Annual Special Olympics in San Antonio. Twenty-eight officers from Lubbock Police Department, Lubbock Sheriff’s Office, the Department of Public Safety, Frenship ISD, Lubbock Cooper ISD, began the run Tuesday morning in […]
San Antonio Aquarium Shut Down Due To Code Violations
November 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
San Antonio, TX — San Antonio Aquarium is shut down due to code violations. Leon Valley Fire Chief Michael Naughton says the problems were found this afternoon during a routine inspection. The suspected violations include unsecured propane tanks, blocked emergency exits, and heaters in unvented enclosures. The aquarium is hoping to re-open as soon as […]
SAISD Tickets Drivers For Ignoring Stop Signs On Buses
November 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
San Antonio, TX — The San Antonio ISD is using its new bus surveillance cameras to ticket drivers who ignore the stop signs on school buses. The district has been ticketing careless drivers since the middle of last month. The cameras catch drivers in the act both coming and going. SAISD issued warnings for weeks, […]
Bomb Threat At Alamo Plaza
November 15, 2018 by Leave a Comment
San Antonio, TX — People are being evacuated from part of downtown San Antonio following a bomb threat. The threat was reported this afternoon near the federal building across from the Alamo. There are conflicting reports on whether a suspicious package was found in the area.
GOP State Lawmakers To Speak In Opposition To Alamo Plaza Plan
September 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
(San Antonio, TX) — Several Republican lawmakers plan to speak today on the Alamo grounds in opposition to the plan to overhaul Alamo Plaza.
Walmart To Close Three Stores Next Month
September 13, 2018 by Leave a Comment
(San Antonio, TX) — Three Walmart stores in the San Antonio area will close by a month from now.
Salmonella From Restaurant Sickens 184 So Far
September 7, 2018 by Leave a Comment
(San Antonio, TX) — Health officials say 184 cases of salmonella are now confirmed in an outbreak at Pasha Mediterranean Grill.
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