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Employers will now be exempt from the federal requirement to provide insurance coverage for contraception in their health insurance plans if it conflicts with their sincerely held religious or moral beliefs.

Making sex less safe for Texas teens

by Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje January 24, 2023January 23, 2023

In the latest debacle, a federal judge has made it impossible for Texas teens to access contraception without parental knowledge and consent.

Amid Ana Sandoval's sudden exit from city council, Mario Bravo (D1) and Clayton Perry (D10) also face uncertain futures.

Sandoval leaves City Council on her terms, while voters might send others packing

by Robert Rivard January 22, 2023January 24, 2023

UTSA opened the School of Data Science and National Security Collaboration Center on Monday.

UTSA revives San Antonio’s historic Dolorosa Street

by Robert Rivard January 15, 2023January 16, 2023

A dish towel hangs loosely over the dishwasher handle.

Marriage is a dish towel

by Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje January 10, 2023January 9, 2023

Sidewalks and several roads have been closed along the St. Mary’s Strip where business owners and residents have experienced disruptions as a result of a SpawGlass construction project in the area as part of the 2017 bond.

San Antonio city officials owe the public more accountability on major bond projects

by Robert Rivard January 8, 2023January 9, 2023

A woman cries during a prayer vigil in May for the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde.

A year-end lament for Texas

by Robert Rivard January 1, 2023December 31, 2022

Many tents are set up as shelter under the I-37 underpass near Brooklyn Avenue. Photos taken on February 13, 2021.

Will San Antonio follow NYC’s strategy to hospitalize more homeless people struggling with mental illness?

by Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje December 27, 2022December 27, 2022

The sun sets on December 21, the darkest day of the year, known as Winter Solstice.

Winter solstice: Celebrating the ancient roots of Christmas

by Robert Rivard December 24, 2022December 24, 2022

I’m sick of outrunning layoffs. Let’s build the future of news.

by Leigh Munsil December 21, 2022December 22, 2022

The University of the Incarnate Word has reached a settlement with the family of Cameron Redus who was killed by a UIW officer in December 2013.

Family’s settlement with UIW leaves troubled cop free to carry a gun and wear a badge

by Robert Rivard December 18, 2022December 17, 2022