The City of San Antonio hosts a food distribution event at Freeman Coliseum, providing essential goods to 500 registered families. This initiative is part of ongoing efforts to support local residents affected by economic challenges and the SNAP benefit pause.
AT&T and the City of San Antonio completed a fiber optic expansion project for over 20,000 residents, enhancing internet connectivity and supporting economic and community growth.
San Antonio’s Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones announces the collection of $1.6 million to aid 11,000 Bexar County households facing food insecurity. The aid, in the form of HEB gift cards, will support families affected by federal SNAP benefit cuts.
San Antonio holds a Pride rally to defend rainbow crosswalks amid Governor Abbott’s directive against political markings. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and city officials express support for LGBTQ+ symbols facing removal threats.
A fire at a vacant Houston home on Gardina Street is suspected to have been caused by squatters. The San Antonio Fire Department responded swiftly to the blaze early Wednesday morning. No injuries reported. Investigation ongoing.
The 2022 Bexar County Community Health Needs Assessment report reveals significant health inequities across different demographics. The report emphasizes the need for targeted interventions to address disparities influenced by age, race, ethnicity, and education. Stakeholders are urged to collaborate on strategies to improve health outcomes and create a more equitable community.
San Antonio and Bexar County host a vigil to raise awareness and remember victims of domestic violence. The event features local leaders, survivor stories, and a moment of silence. Community participation highlights the ongoing efforts to prevent domestic violence.
Bexar County authorities pursue a suspect in an online scheme, defrauding an elderly man of $30,000. Public urged to assist in the investigation.
A city councilwoman proposes a new initiative to assist inmates with mental health issues at Bexar County Jail, aiming to divert individuals from jail to treatment and recovery, amid challenges with mental health care and competency restoration.
San Antonio Food Bank implements new plans to aid nearly 190,000 South Texans affected by the federal shutdown. The organization seeks $500,000 weekly to support increased food distributions and calls for community donations and volunteers.