San Antonio's Ethics Review Board sanctions Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez

San Antonio's Ethics Review Board on Tuesday unanimously agreed to sanction District 2 Councilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez over his attempt last fall to block the construction of a big-rig dealership opposed by nearby residents. Although the vote by the six of 10 board members who attended Tuesday's me

Volunteers conduct annual Point-in-Time Count of San Antonio's homeless population

More than 400 volunteers fanned out over San Antonio Tuesday night to conduct the Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, the city's annual census of its homeless population. Tuesday's count represented the largest volunteer turnout to date for the Alamo City, according to organizers. Volunteers split into 75 te

Texas spending $35 million to create new Hill Country state park north of San Antonio

The State of Texas is spending $35 million to buy land that will become a new Hill Country state park that eventually may span more than 3,000 acres. Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) this week agreed to purchase 2,020 acres in Burnet County along the Colorado River, across from Colorado Be

San Antonio music vets West of Rome celebrate release of new album with timeless vibes

Keep It Fly in the Negative Zone, the debut album from West of Rome, a band comprised of four veteran San Antonio musicians, feels like fine wine demanding to be decanted and served for a celebratory toast. The release is an amalgamation of guitar-driven pop songs steeped in a garage rock ethos.