The president of the San Antonio Police Officers Association equated an officer's use of the N-word to Mayor Ron Nirenberg using the word "goddamn."On Friday, in which officers fired for serious misconduct were returned to the force by third-party arbitrators.One of the officers, Tim Garcia, had been fired after he was heard on a body camera in 2018 repeatedly calling a handcuffed prisoner the N-word. An arbitrator reduced Garcia’s punishment to a 10-month suspension and he is now back on patrol.On ExpressNews.com: Mike Helle, president of the police union, told the newspaper that the...…The president of the San Antonio Police Officers Association equated an officer's use of the N-word to Mayor Ron Nirenberg using the word "goddamn."On Friday, in which officers fired for serious misconduct were returned to the force by third-party arbitrators.One of the officers, Tim Garcia, had been fired after he was heard on a body camera in 2018 repeatedly calling a handcuffed prisoner the N-word. An arbitrator reduced Garcia’s punishment to a 10-month suspension and he is now back on patrol.On ExpressNews.com: Mike Helle, president of the police union, told the newspaper that the...WW…

A San Antonio man was left bloodied Friday after defending a young woman of color from a white man hurling racist abuse at a North Side gym.Matthew Egan, 36, arrived at the Life Time Fitness near the intersection of U.S. 281 and Loop 1604 with his girlfriend shortly after 8:30 p.m. On his way to the pool, he encountered a shirtless man shouting at a woman outside the sauna.The man called the woman, who's in her early 20s, obscene names and told her, "You don't even belong in this country."Egan, the owner of a local search engine optimization company, stepped in between and tried to defuse...…A San Antonio man was left bloodied Friday after defending a young woman of color from a white man hurling racist abuse at a North Side gym.Matthew Egan, 36, arrived at the Life Time Fitness near the intersection of U.S. 281 and Loop 1604 with his girlfriend shortly after 8:30 p.m. On his way to the pool, he encountered a shirtless man shouting at a woman outside the sauna.The man called the woman, who's in her early 20s, obscene names and told her, "You don't even belong in this country."Egan, the owner of a local search engine optimization company, stepped in between and tried to defuse...WW…

While H-E-B's "Texas Proud Pay" program ended this week, the San Antonio retailer announced new pay increases worth more than twice the amount of the temporary program for the average employee.In March, H-E-B raised wages by $2 per hour for all hourly store, manufacturing, warehouse and transportation employees. The initative was a way to "thank them for their commitment" during the coronavirus pandemic, the company said at the time.The program, which was extended in April and May, ended Sunday. In its place, H-E-B is making "permanent investments" in store and supply chain hourly...…While H-E-B's "Texas Proud Pay" program ended this week, the San Antonio retailer announced new pay increases worth more than twice the amount of the temporary program for the average employee.In March, H-E-B raised wages by $2 per hour for all hourly store, manufacturing, warehouse and transportation employees. The initative was a way to "thank them for their commitment" during the coronavirus pandemic, the company said at the time.The program, which was extended in April and May, ended Sunday. In its place, H-E-B is making "permanent investments" in store and supply chain hourly...WW…

A day after delivering on racial injustice, Gregg Popovich dove into the topic once more on Monday.This time, the Spurs head coach told reporters that Hispanics have also been the victims of systematic racism in the United States."Black and brown people are the two major groups that suffered these injustices," Popovich said in a Zoom media session.On ExpressNews.com: "Obviously, the Black population, for hundreds of years. But our brown brothers and sisters have suffered the same discrimination in a lot of ways that reflect the same system that has created such inequality in wealth...…A day after delivering on racial injustice, Gregg Popovich dove into the topic once more on Monday.This time, the Spurs head coach told reporters that Hispanics have also been the victims of systematic racism in the United States."Black and brown people are the two major groups that suffered these injustices," Popovich said in a Zoom media session.On ExpressNews.com: "Obviously, the Black population, for hundreds of years. But our brown brothers and sisters have suffered the same discrimination in a lot of ways that reflect the same system that has created such inequality in wealth...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateTwo stand-up comedians tested positive for COVID-19 after performing in San Antonio.Bryan Callen and Brendan Schaub announced their test results following June 25-27 shows at the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club."I tested positive pending for COVID-19 guys," Callen wrote , advising anyone who fist bumped or took a picture with him in the city to "please go get tested immediately."READ ALSO: The North Side comedy club had touted that tickets were sold out to see the comics, who regularly appear on Joe Rogan's popular...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateTwo stand-up comedians tested positive for COVID-19 after performing in San Antonio.Bryan Callen and Brendan Schaub announced their test results following June 25-27 shows at the Laugh Out Loud Comedy Club."I tested positive pending for COVID-19 guys," Callen wrote , advising anyone who fist bumped or took a picture with him in the city to "please go get tested immediately."READ ALSO: The North Side comedy club had touted that tickets were sold out to see the comics, who regularly appear on Joe Rogan's popular...WW…

A California man moved to Texas, then moved back to California.In between, Brett Alder battled the elements, labeled a Hill Country landmark "Disenchanted Rock," pulled his children out of school and met Matthew McConaughey.Alder recounted his Lone Star State experience, which the sales executive called an "expensive mistake," in for Business Insider.READ ALSO: Like many members of the recent , Alder chose to move to Austin because of the perception that the capitol city offers a similar lifestyle. His family left a 2,000 square-foot house in San Diego for a Bee Cave home with a pool...…A California man moved to Texas, then moved back to California.In between, Brett Alder battled the elements, labeled a Hill Country landmark "Disenchanted Rock," pulled his children out of school and met Matthew McConaughey.Alder recounted his Lone Star State experience, which the sales executive called an "expensive mistake," in for Business Insider.READ ALSO: Like many members of the recent , Alder chose to move to Austin because of the perception that the capitol city offers a similar lifestyle. His family left a 2,000 square-foot house in San Diego for a Bee Cave home with a pool...WW…

H-E-B beat out Apple and Facebook on a new list of top workplaces.On Tuesday, Glassdoor announced the winners of its annual Employees’ Choice Awards, honoring the . The awards are based on anonymous feedback by employees about their work environment and employer.H-E-B came in at No. 10 on the 100 Best Places to Work list, for companies with 1,000 or more employees. The San Antonio-based grocer rose seven spots from its place on last year's ranking.JOBS HARD TO FIND:"COVID-19 is in the driver’s seat and every employer has been impacted. This year’s winning employers have proven, according to...…H-E-B beat out Apple and Facebook on a new list of top workplaces.On Tuesday, Glassdoor announced the winners of its annual Employees’ Choice Awards, honoring the . The awards are based on anonymous feedback by employees about their work environment and employer.H-E-B came in at No. 10 on the 100 Best Places to Work list, for companies with 1,000 or more employees. The San Antonio-based grocer rose seven spots from its place on last year's ranking.JOBS HARD TO FIND:"COVID-19 is in the driver’s seat and every employer has been impacted. This year’s winning employers have proven, according to...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateIn San Antonio, all roads lead to tacos.The city serves up delicious tacos of all descriptions, from tacos ahogados to puffy and vegan varities.On Wednesday, Texas Monthly — recognizing that this "Tex-Mex wonderland of a city has some of the best taquerias in the state" — through 14 of San Antonio's outstanding taquerias.READ ALSO: José R. Ralat, the magazine's taco editor, assembled an excellent "" with a glossary for taco terms and a guide to the Mexican dish in six different regions.More for youFor San Antonio, Ralat...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateIn San Antonio, all roads lead to tacos.The city serves up delicious tacos of all descriptions, from tacos ahogados to puffy and vegan varities.On Wednesday, Texas Monthly — recognizing that this "Tex-Mex wonderland of a city has some of the best taquerias in the state" — through 14 of San Antonio's outstanding taquerias.READ ALSO: José R. Ralat, the magazine's taco editor, assembled an excellent "" with a glossary for taco terms and a guide to the Mexican dish in six different regions.More for youFor San Antonio, Ralat...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateView a full list of , or visit for an interactive guide. SAISD voters pass bond: The San Antonio Independent School District posed two ballot issues to its constituents to improve schools. The two propositions, totaling a $1.3 billion, was the most approved in San Antonio history, passing .North East ISD incumbent loses seat: Four incumbents on the board managed to keep their seats but Tony Jaso lost his seat in a 3-way race.Gonzales declares victory: Republican Tony Gonzales declared victory just after midnight Wednesday in...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateView a full list of , or visit for an interactive guide. SAISD voters pass bond: The San Antonio Independent School District posed two ballot issues to its constituents to improve schools. The two propositions, totaling a $1.3 billion, was the most approved in San Antonio history, passing .North East ISD incumbent loses seat: Four incumbents on the board managed to keep their seats but Tony Jaso lost his seat in a 3-way race.Gonzales declares victory: Republican Tony Gonzales declared victory just after midnight Wednesday in...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateA San Antonio billionaire wants to test every student in the city between kindergarten and 12th grade for COVID-19.Community Labs, a new nonprofit backed by former Rackspace Technology CEO Graham Weston, at Somerset Independent School District on Wednesday.Weston hopes to expand the facility to test every student in San Antonio, according to .On ExpressNews.com: Community Labs uses PCR tests, considered "the gold standard" for accuracy, that cost $35 each. The team attributes their cost savings to generic equipment, like...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateA San Antonio billionaire wants to test every student in the city between kindergarten and 12th grade for COVID-19.Community Labs, a new nonprofit backed by former Rackspace Technology CEO Graham Weston, at Somerset Independent School District on Wednesday.Weston hopes to expand the facility to test every student in San Antonio, according to .On ExpressNews.com: Community Labs uses PCR tests, considered "the gold standard" for accuracy, that cost $35 each. The team attributes their cost savings to generic equipment, like...WW…