ByImageCaptionCloseSan Antonio may be dealing with a spike in homicides while working to slow the spread of  COVID-19, according to analysis by The Wall Street Journal. In the photo, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus is seen speaking to the media after an incident earlier this year.San Antonio may be dealing with a spike in homicides while working to slow the spread of  COVID-19, according to analysis by The Wall Street Journal. In the photo, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus isThe Wall Street Journal says San Antonio is one of the US cities seeing a spike in...…ByImageCaptionCloseSan Antonio may be dealing with a spike in homicides while working to slow the spread of  COVID-19, according to analysis by The Wall Street Journal. In the photo, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus is seen speaking to the media after an incident earlier this year.San Antonio may be dealing with a spike in homicides while working to slow the spread of  COVID-19, according to analysis by The Wall Street Journal. In the photo, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus isThe Wall Street Journal says San Antonio is one of the US cities seeing a spike in...WW…

The Sand Box, a hangout on the North West Side, was issued two citations in a matter of two days for violating COVID-19 orders.Proactive inspections on Thursday and Friday found the 7280 UTSA Blvd. spot to be in violation of the city's emergency declaration, according to enforcement of Public Health Emergency Declaration data.RELATED: The business' social media promotions promise enforcement of social distancing and masks required for entry. However, the recent citations were issued for social distancing not being enforced and lack of mask-wearing."Social distancing features not...…The Sand Box, a hangout on the North West Side, was issued two citations in a matter of two days for violating COVID-19 orders.Proactive inspections on Thursday and Friday found the 7280 UTSA Blvd. spot to be in violation of the city's emergency declaration, according to enforcement of Public Health Emergency Declaration data.RELATED: The business' social media promotions promise enforcement of social distancing and masks required for entry. However, the recent citations were issued for social distancing not being enforced and lack of mask-wearing."Social distancing features not...WW…

Vice President Mike Pence's office has threatened to retaliate against a reporter who revealed that Pence's office had told journalists they would need masks for Pence's visit to the Mayo Clinic - a requirement Pence himself did not follow.Pence's trip to the clinic on Tuesday generated criticism after he was photographed without a surgical mask - the only person in the room not wearing one. The Minnesota clinic requires visitors to wear masks as a precaution against spreading the coronavirus.RELATED:Pence's wife, Karen Pence, said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday that he was...…Vice President Mike Pence's office has threatened to retaliate against a reporter who revealed that Pence's office had told journalists they would need masks for Pence's visit to the Mayo Clinic - a requirement Pence himself did not follow.Pence's trip to the clinic on Tuesday generated criticism after he was photographed without a surgical mask - the only person in the room not wearing one. The Minnesota clinic requires visitors to wear masks as a precaution against spreading the coronavirus.RELATED:Pence's wife, Karen Pence, said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday that he was...WW…

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateThe San Antonio Zoo will soon introduce a new, never before seen exhibit of an animal so rare it has never been seen before. Well, some people claim to have seen it.The zoo on Thursday announced its new Chupacabra exhibit will open Saturday in an effort to get patrons' imaginations running wild as they learn about the legendary creature. The Chupacabra — which translates to "goat sucker" — is an urban legend and is known for attacking and drinking the blood of livestock and goats.FIND OUT FIRST:“We’re excited to educate the public...…This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigateThe San Antonio Zoo will soon introduce a new, never before seen exhibit of an animal so rare it has never been seen before. Well, some people claim to have seen it.The zoo on Thursday announced its new Chupacabra exhibit will open Saturday in an effort to get patrons' imaginations running wild as they learn about the legendary creature. The Chupacabra — which translates to "goat sucker" — is an urban legend and is known for attacking and drinking the blood of livestock and goats.FIND OUT FIRST:“We’re excited to educate the public...WW…

San Japan organizer Dave Henkin is apologizing and calling himself an "idiot" after controversial tweets he made from his private account on Thursday surfaced.Responding to criticism over the lack of diversity among panelists and talent for the local annual anime event, Henkin tweeted, "We get tagged and constantly requested to book sexual predators and popular asshole divas. That's what people want to throw their money. Show up by the hundreds with cash to see (people of color) then I'll book them."In a follow up tweet, Henkin directed fans to a convention in Waco that, "specifically...…San Japan organizer Dave Henkin is apologizing and calling himself an "idiot" after controversial tweets he made from his private account on Thursday surfaced.Responding to criticism over the lack of diversity among panelists and talent for the local annual anime event, Henkin tweeted, "We get tagged and constantly requested to book sexual predators and popular asshole divas. That's what people want to throw their money. Show up by the hundreds with cash to see (people of color) then I'll book them."In a follow up tweet, Henkin directed fans to a convention in Waco that, "specifically...WW…

Keller Williams Realty ended its relationship with a San Antonio realtor after he posted online comments saying he would "hunt" community organizers that were urging reallocation of funding from police to different sectors.Defund Police SA shared a screenshot of a comment left on the group's Facebook page Sunday night. A user by the name of Ron Reyes addresses an in which a driver of a pickup truck approached protestors, who were crossing a nearby intersection, and told them to "get the f--- out of the way" before speeding off. The San Antonio Police Department has said it is investigating...…Keller Williams Realty ended its relationship with a San Antonio realtor after he posted online comments saying he would "hunt" community organizers that were urging reallocation of funding from police to different sectors.Defund Police SA shared a screenshot of a comment left on the group's Facebook page Sunday night. A user by the name of Ron Reyes addresses an in which a driver of a pickup truck approached protestors, who were crossing a nearby intersection, and told them to "get the f--- out of the way" before speeding off. The San Antonio Police Department has said it is investigating...WW…

While some celebrate Taco Tuesday, San Antonio is preparing for a whole week to honor one of its favorite dishes.The first-ever San Antonio Taco Week is launching on Saturday and will bring together a list of local restaurants that's as long and varied as the menu at your neighborhood taqueria. The showcase of restaurants is in partnership with Corona Extra and will provide much-needed support to local businesses during the pandemic via the San Antonio Restaurant Association.RELATED: SLike similar local foodie events, such as Burger Week and Restaurant Week, the more than 20...…While some celebrate Taco Tuesday, San Antonio is preparing for a whole week to honor one of its favorite dishes.The first-ever San Antonio Taco Week is launching on Saturday and will bring together a list of local restaurants that's as long and varied as the menu at your neighborhood taqueria. The showcase of restaurants is in partnership with Corona Extra and will provide much-needed support to local businesses during the pandemic via the San Antonio Restaurant Association.RELATED: SLike similar local foodie events, such as Burger Week and Restaurant Week, the more than 20...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…

A former San Antonio man has sued an emergency hospital and its operators alleging they fraudulently overcharged for lab work to generate higher reimbursements.Kenneth Keslar II, who now lives in Ohio, accuses Baptist Emergency Hospital at Shavano Park of carrying out a scheme known as “unbundling,” which is when a facility bills separately for some or all tests analyzed as part of a panel rather than billing for the panel.Keslar wants his complaint certified as a class-action lawsuit so that other patients can recoup what they allegedly were overcharged.He’s seeking less than $100,000 in...…A former San Antonio man has sued an emergency hospital and its operators alleging they fraudulently overcharged for lab work to generate higher reimbursements.Kenneth Keslar II, who now lives in Ohio, accuses Baptist Emergency Hospital at Shavano Park of carrying out a scheme known as “unbundling,” which is when a facility bills separately for some or all tests analyzed as part of a panel rather than billing for the panel.Keslar wants his complaint certified as a class-action lawsuit so that other patients can recoup what they allegedly were overcharged.He’s seeking less than $100,000 in...WW…

Twenty-two in-store H-E-B employees in San Antonio have tested positive for COVID-19 since July 22, according to the grocery store chain's website.In total, 108 employees tested positive for the disease in the Alamo City last month, down from the more than 120 who contracted the coronavirus in June.READ ALSO: Since March, the grocery store chain has regularly announced on its website when one of its employees test positive for the virus. The San Antonio chain has done so because it believes "transparency is important," according to an email response.H-E-B does not reveal the employee's...…Twenty-two in-store H-E-B employees in San Antonio have tested positive for COVID-19 since July 22, according to the grocery store chain's website.In total, 108 employees tested positive for the disease in the Alamo City last month, down from the more than 120 who contracted the coronavirus in June.READ ALSO: Since March, the grocery store chain has regularly announced on its website when one of its employees test positive for the virus. The San Antonio chain has done so because it believes "transparency is important," according to an email response.H-E-B does not reveal the employee's...WW…