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In 2002, San Antonio gave an Air Force base for redevelopment; 24 years later, it is expanding

San Antonio’s Brooks Development Authority is expanding beyond the former 1,308-acre Air Force base it has redeveloped since 2002. It will take control of 243 vacant acres along Southton Road and prepare the site with roads and utilities. The move aims to attract major employers and extend development across the…

The Times of India

Telemundo Just Took Over Texas: 4 Cities, 2 Days, One Big Hispanic Heritage Month Send-Off

Telemundo's daytime shows broadcast live from Fort Worth, Houston, San Antonio and McAllen this week, kicking off Hispanic Heritage Month in Texas.

Latin Times

Sellers Are Cutting Home Prices Again — These Cities Give Buyers the Most Negotiating Power

The housing market has developed a little more breathing room for buyers, especially in cities where sellers keep trimming asking prices. In August, the median listing price per square foot fell year over year in 36 of the 50 largest U.S. metros, with some markets seeing much steeper declines than…

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Texas cities say Abbott’s proposal to disband their electric companies won’t lower costs

On the campaign trail, the governor said dismantling city-owned utilities will save customers money by introducing competition.

The Texas Tribune

A San Antonio library book checked out in 1943 travelled with one family for generations; 82 years later, it came back from Oregon with a note about the late fee

After 82 years, a library book borrowed in 1943 was finally returned in Oregon, revealing a heartfelt letter detailing its extensive journey. The family inquired about overdue fees, but fortunately, the library had abolished such fines in 2021. The book, still in excellent condition, was briefly showcased before being put…

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Irvine coated a half-mile stretch of two connected streets with cool pavement; August and September measurements found the treated asphalt ran about 7-10°F cooler

Cities worldwide are turning to cool pavement technologies to tackle urban heat. In Irvine, California, treated roads have experienced a remarkable temperature drop of 7 to 10 degrees Fahrenheit. Meanwhile, Phoenix has successfully covered over 200 miles of road since 2020, while San Antonio’s $1 million investment exemplifies the growing…

The Economic Times

Since 2016, San Antonio has replaced dark roofs on low-income homes with reflective shingles; the program was linked to lower attic temperatures and electricity use

San Antonio has launched an innovative project to replace traditional dark roofs with energy-efficient reflective roofing. This initiative has resulted in over a ten-degree Fahrenheit reduction in average attic temperatures. Furthermore, homes involved in the program have experienced a notable 7.3 percent drop in electricity usage. Targeting low-income neighborhoods disproportionately…

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A YouTuber spent 4 years helping strangers find lost relatives; then a DNA test gave him a 22.7% match with a 66-year-old Texas woman who turned out to be his long-lost sister

Blair Clark and his wife Leah have spent more than four years on their YouTube show, The Leah and Blair Slog, helping people reconnect with relatives they’ve never known, or lost touch with. The couple, who live in the Philippines, have helped adoptees find biological parents and Amerasian Filipinos find…

The Times of India

A San Antonio storm knocked out power and damaged homes; one barber simply moved his chair outside and kept cutting customers’ hair

A powerful storm hit San Antonio’s West Side, knocking down trees, damaging homes and leaving more than 112,000 customers without power at its peak. As residents cleaned up and struggled with the heat, Misfit barbershop owner Juan Martinez moved his barber chair outside and continued serving customers despite the power…

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In 2023, San Antonio tested cool pavement at six sites; one coating cut afternoon road temperatures by about 3.6°F, while changes in air temperature remained small and inconclusive

San Antonio spent part of the summer of 2023 testing a simple idea: could changing the surface of a road make it less brutally hot? The city applied 3 different pavement treatments at selected locations and brought in researchers from the University of Texas at San Antonio to measure what…

The Times of India

Hyderabad man dies by suicide in Texas after completing master’s degree, family seeks help to bring body home

A tragic incident occurred in San Antonio, Texas, where a young man from Hyderabad, Sai Pradeep, took his own life. After earning his master's degree from a US university, he struggled to secure employment, which impacted his mental health. His devastated family is now trying to raise funds to bring…

The Economic Times

In 1945, a San Antonio church rejected Joske’s offer: The department store later expanded around it on three sides

In 1945, a San Antonio church rejected an offer from Joske’s department store to buy its property. As the retailer expanded, the church remained in place, and the growing store was eventually built around it on three sides. The article traces how St. Joseph Catholic Church, founded by German immigrants…

The Times of India

Texas cities eye property tax hikes, spending cuts amid yawning budget gaps

Rising costs, slowing tax revenue and a sluggish economy have saddled some of Texas’ biggest cities with multimillion-dollar deficits.

The Texas Tribune

In San Antonio’s immigrant community, the fear of ICE weighs on every move

Everyday tasks like buying groceries or taking kids to the park now bring life-changing risks. “We couldn’t go out because they were hunting us,” a Honduran mother said.

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Brothers Dead in San Antonio After Being Shot by 'Ticking Time Bomb' Neighbour in an Unprovoked Attack

In San Antonio, brothers Maliki Perales and Dravyn Quiroz were fatally shot by their neighbour in an unprovoked attack. The shooter, Daniel Perez, faces capital murder charges.

Medical Daily

HCA Buys 40 Texas Urgent Care Clinics as Hospital Systems Absorb More Walk-In Care

HCA acquired Texas MedClinic's 40 urgent care centers across San Antonio, Austin, and Houston. Here is what the rebranding means for patients.

Texas Observer

American Skater

A Venezuelan immigrant tries to make a home in San Antonio in exclusionary times.

The Economic Times

Nearly 190 years after the Battle of the Alamo, archaeologists unearthed cannonballs from both armies, revealing rare physical evidence of the historic 1836 siege and its final exchange of fire

Archaeologists just made an incredible discovery at the Alamo. For the first time, they found two intact cannonballs from the famous 1836 battle. Even better? They have one from each side. One is bronze, fired by Mexican forces. The other is solid iron, shot by Texan defenders. These 190-year-old artifacts…

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Floods raised water 30 feet inside Texas’s largest commercial cave, bringing back a rare aquifer tour near San Antonio that visitors rarely get to see

Severe Texas flooding has raised water levels inside Natural Bridge Caverns significantly. This unusual event has temporarily revived a special guided aquifer tour for visitors. The tour allows people to see parts of the cave normally inaccessible due to dry conditions. It highlights the vital role of groundwater in supplying…

International Business Times UK

'I Thought I Was About to Be Arrested': Woman Loses $2,000 in Fake Police Crypto Scam

A San Antonio woman lost $2,000 in a cryptocurrency scam after a fraudulent call. She shares her story to warn others, as local authorities implement new safeguards against such scams.

Texas Observer

The Hard Ceiling over Texas Cities’ Climate Plans

From the biggest cities to smaller towns, local officials wrote serious climate plans. One law at a time, state policy has narrowed the tools to carry them out.

The Texas Tribune

Live updates: Two deaths reported as flash flooding triggers urgent warnings across southwest Texas, Hill Country

Critical flood emergencies declared in Uvalde County and along the Guadalupe and Pedernales rivers.

France 24

Wemby signs multi-year contract with Spurs, tells fans 'I'm here to stay'

Victor Wembanyama committed his long-term future to the San Antonio Spurs on Friday, signing a reported five-year, $252 million rookie maximum contract extension after telling fans: "I'm here to stay. Whatever it takes."

Sports Illustrated

Victor Wembanyama's Selfless Contract Move Will Help Spurs Compete Long-Term

Victor Wembanyama has agreed to a five-year, $252 million contract extension with the Spurs. He left more than $50 million on the table in order to help the team build a contender around him.

International Business Times

Trump Has Been Seeking To Bring Manufacturing Jobs To The U.S.. Now Toyota Is Investing In Texas

Toyota has announced a $3.6 billion investment in Texas, as it plans to shift production from Mexico.

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