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Greater:SATX has raised nearly $38 million during its “All In” fundraising campaign to help attract corporations to the region, improve local airport connections and educate and retain talent.

Business & Development

Effort to ramp up San Antonio’s economic development nears $38.5M goal

by Shari Biediger September 12, 2022

Texas Department of Public Safety Director Steve McCraw speaks during a Feb. 1 press conference. During a recent interview with USA Today, McCraw was asked why state troopers didn’t take control over the law enforcement response to the school shooting in Uvalde. “I wish we would have,” he told the news outlet.

DPS director: ‘I wish we would have’ taken control over the Uvalde shooting response

by Sneha Dey, The Texas Tribune September 11, 2022September 11, 2022

Workers with All Weather Grass lay turf in the courtyard at the Espee on Thursday.

Business & Development

Majestic operator to open live entertainment venue in St. Paul Square

by Shari Biediger September 11, 2022

CPS Energy President and CEO Rudy Gonzalez, seen here speaking outside of CPS Energy’s Braunig Power Station on Feb. 2, signed a contract this week giving him a $655,000 annual salary without bonus pay.

CPS Energy leaves door open to reinstate bonus pay for employees, including CEO

by Lindsey Carnett September 11, 2022

City Council is ready to approve its $3.4 billion budget for next year, but residents will have one last opportunity to voice their opinions.

As San Antonio’s 2023 budget comes to a vote, federal relief dollars continue to aid city’s recovery

by Robert Rivard September 11, 2022September 12, 2022

UTSA quarterback Frank Harris (0) runs the ball against Army at Michie Stadium on September 10, 2022 in West Point, New York.

UTSA beats Army 41-38 in overtime

by Stephen Whitaker September 10, 2022September 12, 2022

Coda Rayo-Garza (center right) lives with her husband Carlos Garza, their children Grace Garza (far right),8, and Carlos Garza, Jr., 6, and their dog Elvis in the Lincoln Green neighborhood.

Where I Live: Lincoln Green

by Coda Rayo-Garza September 10, 2022September 10, 2022

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks about the Robb Elementary School shooting during a press conference in Uvalde on May 25, a day following the massacre.

Mysterious group targeting Abbott reserves $6M in TV ads ahead of November election

by Patrick Svitek, The Texas Tribune September 9, 2022September 9, 2022

The Old Place, novel penned by Bobby Finger will be released on September 20th.

A D’Hanis native, author Bobby Finger revisits small town Texas in The Old Place

by Nicholas Frank September 9, 2022September 9, 2022

Decorative props sit strapped to wooden pallets inside of the Tomb Rider 3D attraction on Thursday. Three attractions along Alamo Plaza – Ripley’s Haunted Adventure, Guinness World Records Museum and Tomb Rider 3D Adventure Ride and Arcade – will vacate the Woolworth and Palace buildings by Oct. 31.

Business & Development

Owner closes Alamo Plaza tourist attractions, opening door for museum’s development

by Shari Biediger September 9, 2022September 13, 2022