Federal trial over air conditioning in Texas prisons starts with dispute over alleged heat-related deaths

The plaintiffs are asking for the entire Texas prison system to be air-conditioned by the end of 2029 in a trial that is expected to last two weeks. The post Federal trial over air conditioning in Texas prisons starts with dispute over alleged heat-related deaths appeared first on San Antonio Curren

Members of San Antonio council scoff at mayor’s proposal to ask Spurs to pay for more cops

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones’ newly floated idea of asking the San Antonio Spurs to help pay for additional city police personnel is already garnering pushback from her colleagues on City Council. Jones’ made the proposal during a Monday town hall held with District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete. The may

Boerne one of few Texas districts to approve school prayer period

Even though the majority of Texas school districts have opted out of a state law allowing them to set up voluntary prayer periods during the school day, Boerne ISD is all in. The school board of the north-of-San Antonio suburb passed a resolution late last month along a 6-1 vote to designate a class

Locke Hill Feed closes after nearly 50 years in operation

The Northwest San Antonio business was one of the city's last independent pet-supply shops and one of the few that stocked farm and ranch items. The post Locke Hill Feed closes after nearly 50 years in operation appeared first on San Antonio Current.