Kory Cook
General Assignments Reporter-
Festival organizers say proposed cuts to city funding could reduce author appearances, school visits and programming at the free annual event.
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Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico visited a San Antonio union training center Thursday, where he discussed organized labor, the economy, immigration enforcement and data centers.
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Democratic lawmakers, physicians and advocates renewed calls to release detained families and close the Dilley Immigration Processing Center, citing an increase in the number of children held there from 96 in May to 112.
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Uvalde County commissioners approved a flood assessment coordinator to document damage for FEMA reimbursement but delayed a debris removal plan while awaiting landfill approval and additional state guidance.
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Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed a third flood-related death after a driver was swept away in Val Verde County. He also praised La Salle County's advance preparations as floodwaters continued moving down the Nueces River.
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“From the West Side to the World: Un Homenaje a Flaco Jimenez” can now be seen at the Alamo Colleges Common Ground Gallery. The exhibit pays homage to accordion master and cultural ambassador Flaco Jimenez.
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San Antonio-based LiftFund is offering grants of up to $10,000 to Hill Country small businesses and nonprofits hit by July’s floods, including many still recovering from last year’s disaster.
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Prosecutors dropped the case against officer James Brennand after a judge denied a request to delay the trial while investigators examine new allegations involving key witness, Erik Cantu. The charge could be refiled.
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Bexar County is tied with Travis County for the highest number of confirmed rabies cases in Texas this year, prompting officials to urge residents to avoid wild animals and seek immediate treatment after exposure.
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At "A View from the C-Suite," executives from USAA, Whataburger, Spurs Sports & Entertainment and Silver Ventures said the city's future depends on embracing innovation while preserving the culture and collaboration that set San Antonio apart.