Small-town mayors cruise to reelection, while some add new faces on council
Fourteen municipalities elected city leaders on Saturday’s ballot, and six decided sales tax measures in several low-turnout races.
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68 workers to lose jobs as Eastside clothing factory announces closure
National Safety Apparel informed the Texas Workforce Commission it would be closing its plant on Currency Drive, just east of Salado Creek.
NISD picks longtime employee Jessica Palomares as interim superintendent
Jessica Palomares first joined NISD in 1996 as a special ed teacher. Her first day as interim superintendent is Aug. 1.
Greg Abbott expands Houston task force targeting repeat offenders to San Antonio, other large cities
The effort, which combines federal, state and local law enforcement, was set up seven months ago in Houston.
Paxton investigates 3 San Antonio school districts over Ten Commandments, daily prayer laws
The state is looking into Alamo Heights ISD, North East ISD and Northside ISD over implementation of two education laws related to religion.
City leaders hope a Democratic wave election will protect Pre-K 4 SA from future cuts
By putting funding in front of voters well ahead of the deadline, council hopes to take advantage of Democratic enthusiasm from the midterms.
Who really pays? The hidden cost of source of income mandates
Commentary: City Council should exempt property owners who own 10 properties or less from the veteran housing voucher ordinance to protect local housing providers.
San Antonio weighs pilot to divert low-level offenders from jail to treatment
San Antonio is considering funding a pilot that would divert some people accused of low-level offenses from jail into treatment.
As Texas governor’s race tightens, supporters rally behind Hinojosa in San Antonio
Supporters packed the Paper Tiger on Thursday evening, waving “Money in Your Pocket” signs as Gina Hinojosa campaigned for governor.
Globe-trotting chef Diego Galicia to launch neighborhood concept with international flavors
Michelin-starred restaurant owner Diego Galicia is launching a new concept on Grayson Street, featuring a European-inspired menu.