The Western District of Texas says it added nearly 200 immigration cases this week as part of Operation Take Back America, continuing a months‑long surge. Courts and defenders warn the caseload is stretching resources.

A prosecutor told a federal judge that Brooklynn Chandler Willy is negotiating a plea that could resolve two federal cases tied to Ferrum investments. The alleged scheme left hundreds of investors with millions in losses.

An unloaded firearm was confiscated from a Harlan High student Thursday; the campus went into SECURE status and the student faces criminal charges.

Uranium Energy has applied to renew Permit UR03075 for operations near Yorktown. Regulators set a Feb. 5 contested‑case hearing to consider monitoring changes and aquifer restoration plans.

An 18‑year SAPD veteran began a 25‑day suspension after records say he turned off his body camera, cursed at a suspect and drove recklessly; he also faces a DWI charge.

SAPD Officer Taylor Thompson was arrested on assault charges and placed on Administrative Duty pending investigations by both SAPD and Castroville Police.

Alamo Colleges and Schreiner University unveiled a Promise‑to‑Promise transfer deal that covers remaining Schreiner tuition and required fees for qualifying Alamo graduates. The partnership opens a tuition‑free path at a private Hill Country university.

San Antonio International Airport is advancing infrastructure projects including runway upgrades, terminal renovations, and a centralized distribution center, targeting completion by 2030 and 2028.

Bexar County renewed a $1M immigrant legal defense fund to pay nonprofit attorneys for deportation cases, drawing praise from supporters and warnings of state legal action.

A newly elected SCUCISD trustee lost his Judson teaching job after a police report says he left six students at Salinas Elementary the day he was sworn in.

Paul Chacon was sentenced to 40 years in prison for aggravated robbery and kidnapping related to events in 2022, including the death of Joe Anthony Guerra.

Councilwoman Misty Spears is hosting a "New Year, New You" event in San Antonio to support local resolutions with resources for personal and financial growth.

13 Trees Coffee Haus will close on Saturday as owner Jamie Rosales scales back to focus on roasting. The New Braunfels shop opened late last year and hosted local markets.