San Antonio Express-News

The International Academy of Design and Technology, a Tampa, Fla.-based for-profit institution, will begin offering three new bachelor’s degree programs at its San Antonio campus in 2010. Full Story »

Regents for the University of Texas System voted Wednesday to dedicate $5 million in matching funds to help recruit the nation’s top researchers to UT health institutions, including the Health Science Center in San Antonio. Full Story »

To reduce the amount of pharmaceuticals being flushed down drains and sold on the street, San Antonio Water System and the San Antonio Police Department are partnering with the City of San Antonio Solid Waste Department to collect unused and expired prescription medications. Full Story »

Before a town hall meeting to discuss the Alameda Theater got under way Wednesday night, officials made it clear that the future of the historic building is not tied to the financially troubled Museo Alameda. Full Story »

A Hidalgo County jury Wednesday convicted a man of two counts of continuous sexual abuse of a child, ending a two-day trial in a case launched a year ago by a fourth-grade girl’s letter to Santa. Full Story »

Managers at some tree lots say San Antonians are ready to splurge on Christmas trees after having pulled back last season. Full Story »

Outgoing CPS Energy chairwoman says she doesn't think the public grasps the utility's financial straits, which could result in rate increases totaling 40 percent over the next decade. Complete CPS Energy coverage Full Story »

$100,000 gift enables ongoing endocrine resistance research Full Story »

Public vaccination clinics in surrounding counties report leftover swine flu vaccine. mySA Health Full Story »

North East students host Model UN program. Full Story »

Amelia Roberts is on trial for the murder of Garry Roberts, who was in the process of divorcing her. Full Story »

Auxiliary Bishop Daniel Flores of Detroit will lead border-area diocese; given high marks for openess and for expanding Hispanic ministries in Michigan. Full Story »

A clinical psychologist, he focused no disadvantaged youth; as a world traveler, he thought everyone should see Paris. Full Story »

Students at the Montessori School of San Antonio presented 15 blankets to the nonprofit Soldiers' Angels Full Story »

Raymond Ramos is still awaiting trial on the criminal allegation. Full Story »

One San Antonio clinic is eligible for $11 million in grants for renovation. Full Story »

The extension would include a sales tax deduction for people in states without income taxes along with a property tax deduction for people who do not itemize. Full Story »

San Antonio police are asking the public for help in solving a shooting that left a 19-year-old man dead at a motel. Full Story »

The explosion occurred at an American Acryl facility and one witness reported seeing a ball of fire going up into the air. Full Story »

No action on naming replacement for Tina Gourley Full Story »

Officials said Deshaun Cain was shot in the back multiple times. Full Story »

The blaze was the second apartment fire overnight. This one was attributed to a burning candle. Emergency crews fight a blaze on North Side Full Story »

Bexar County deputies are investigating the death of a 22-year-old man who was found unresponsive Wednesday morning on the East Side as a homicide. Full Story »

A burning candle caused a two-alarm fire that destroyed a North Side apartment building and displaced 20 residents early Wednesday morning. Full Story »

Authorities were not yet officially sure how the fire began, but there were reports the cause was electrical. Full Story »