This is TPR's roundup of the latest headlines and news developments. It provides a summary of the stories TPR is following.
Today's weather: There's a 30% chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Otherwise, it will be mostly cloudy with a high near 87 and wind gusts as strong as 20 mph.
Study on Sutherland Springs shooter released
Twenty-six people were killed and 22 others injured in the 2017 shooting at First Baptist Church of Sutherland Springs — the deadliest mass shooting in Texas history.
The U.S. Secret Service released the study on Wednesday detailing the shooter's history of sexual and domestic violence against women in his life.
The study showed that 41% of all mass shooters have a history of domestic violence.
“These findings highlight an important link that exists between domestic violence and mass casualty violence that occurs in our communities," said Joshua Ryan, a Secret Service researcher.
US Army announces change to fitness standards
The Army Fitness Test is replacing the recently implemented Army Combat Fitness Test (ACFT)
The Army is removing one event, and the test will be scored by age and will be gender neutral.
The memo released by the army says this change is to improve readiness and lethality.
The change will be implemented June 1 of this year and will go into full effect for combat jobs in January of 2026.
Temporary enclosure will cover the Alamo church
The Texas Historical Commission approved on Wednesday the construction of a so-called "temporary protective enclosure" over the Alamo church during restoration work.
Organizers with the Alamo say the large structure will allow crews to safely execute the removal and restoration of the church's 104-year-old concrete barrel-vaulted roof.
Exposure to elements has caused the roof to deteriorate, resulting in severe structural, drainage, and waterproofing issues.
Church restoration is part of the Alamo's $550 million plan to upgrade and expand offerings.
Today, the @TxHistComm approved a TEMPORARY enclosure to be installed over the Alamo Church while the roof is being replaced to shield it from environmental exposure and to create a barrier for moisture mitigation, stone repointing, and other critical preservation tasks.
— Dawn Buckingham (@DrBuckinghamTX) April 23, 2025
The… pic.twitter.com/hWieBGq6jt
Measles case confirmed in Atascosa County
Officials with Atascosa County — just south of San Antonio — said in a press release the case was confirmed by the Texas Department of State Health Services in an adult resident.
The individual was unvaccinated and may have exposed others to the virus at a gathering on the evening of April 13, just west of the Poteet city limits.
The state is investigating whether the case is connected to the ongoing outbreak in West Texas. As of now, it stands alone.
Fiesta officially underway in San Antonio
The city's 11-day "party with a purpose" begins today. The official opening ceremony known as "Fiesta Fiesta" kicks off at Travis Park at 4 p.m. Admission to this event is free.
Before it all ends on May 4th, more than three million people are expected to have visited a Fiesta event.
It's also expected to pump about $340 million into the local economy and raise money for more than 100 nonprofits.
View TPR's comprehensive Fiesta guide below to find out where to go, what to do, and how to get there.
SA breaks ground on permanent supportive housing project
Commons at Acequia Trails off Old Corpus Christi Rd. will be San Antonio's second permanent supportive housing community.
Permanent Supportive Housing is designed for individuals facing chronic homelessness.
It will offer over 200 homes and on-site primary health care and workforce readiness programs.
The community is expected to open in fall 2027.
Build, baby, build!
— Mayor Ron Nirenberg (@Ron_Nirenberg) April 23, 2025
Thrilled to break ground on the Commons at Acequia Trails, SA’s newest permanent supportive housing project.
✅200 families to be housed
✅Voter supported
It’s pretty simple—homelessness is only going to end if we can help folks access (and keep) a home! pic.twitter.com/2kNaESLb4u
