Feds accuse Texas prison agency of discriminating against employee for wearing a headscarf

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The U.S. Department of Justice filed a lawsuit Friday accusing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice of discriminating against one of its former employees based on her reli

Rep. Greg Casar helps 3 San Antonio groups land federal affordable-housing grants

U.S. Rep. Greg Casar joined West Side leaders and housing advocates on Friday to celebrate his office securing nearly $3 million for San Antonio affordable-housing projects. During a gathering at the offices of the Mexican American Unity Council, Casar — a Democrat whose district includes both Austi

Letter carriers hope to make record collections for San Antonio Food Bank

You’re not really gonna eat that can of corn that’s been sitting in the back of your pantry, are you? The Alamo Branch of the National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) knows someone who will, and the labor organization is calling on San Antonio to help feed its own.

Texas reports monthly increase in restaurant and bar liquor sales

The addition of 1,133 new restaurants and bars in Texas during the first quarter of this year led to a big boost in statewide alcohol sales, according to a report released this week. Restaurant and bar alcohol sales in Texas increased 14% in March to nearly $950 million compared to February sales, a