CHEST has leased a closed South San ISD building at 419 Lovett Ave and plans to turn it into a hub for clinics, workforce pipelines and services aimed at narrowing San Antonio’s life‑expectancy gap.

Alamo Colleges has dedicated coaches and enrollment expos to steer San Antonians into the voter‑backed Ready to Work program as city data track thousands enrolled and placements rise. Coaches say the work is about “connecting the dots” from application to job.

An attorney says a 9-year-old detained at Dilley told him she doesn't want to live; advocates say the facility's conditions and legal limbo are harming children.

A 16‑year‑old Stevens High junior collapsed during an off‑season practice and later died at a hospital. Northside ISD says it is investigating and has counselors on campus.

Medina Valley ISD Superintendent Dr. Scott Caloss will retire June 30 after guiding rapid district growth and major bond‑funded construction. Trustees have hired a consultant and opened a spring search.

Former Delia's Tamales workers reached confidential settlements in two federal lawsuits alleging wage theft and unsafe conditions. Court orders require dismissal filings to close the cases.

SAWS is moving toward a 2026 rate request to pay for plant upgrades and pipes. Simple steps — pause winter sprinklers, fix leaks and check assistance — can trim your bill.

Central Texas leaders unveiled phase one of a regional Roadmap for Peace that prioritizes prevention, healing and data-driven tracking to curb violence.

After a kitten was killed on the Southwest Side, neighbors formed Project Mission Creek to TNR and vaccinate stray cats; volunteers have fixed 15 so far.

San Antonio officials broke ground on a new Animal Care Services hospital that will add operating rooms, diagnostics and foster drop‑off space to speed treatment and adoptions.

A new Home Depot Foundation poll and local reporting show Texans waiting far longer to rebuild after disasters because trained tradespeople are scarce. Industry groups say expanded training and policy fixes are needed.

Austin's Purrfecto Cat Lounge plans a Southtown opening in May with appointment-based visits and a rescue-adoption focus.

A Circle K in north-central San Antonio sold a $1M Instant Millions scratch ticket that was claimed Jan. 27; the winner stayed anonymous and the retailer could get a bonus.