Provides the latest RSS feeds for San Antonio News. For more headlines on Breaking, National, Business, Finance, Sports and World News, visit our home page San Antonio Post.com http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/cat/f18f75b7970654da/ en-us Thu, 23 May 2013 19:37:57 -0400 Thu, 23 May 2013 19:37:57 -0400 30 Zachry Construction Corp. is moving the company's headquarters to Heritage Oaks at Inwood. Only months after NuStar Energy LP moved out of its former headquarters, Zachry Construction Co. has decided to move in. The latter has closed on the purchase of Building I at the Heritage Oaks at Inwood office park on the far North Side. Spanning 84,000 square feet, the structure will serve as the new ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214724403/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 16:48:15 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214724403/scat/f18f75b7970654da Halliburton has invested in 100 hybrid vehicles that can run on compressed natural gas or conventional fuel. Oilfield services giant Halliburton, one of the key players in South Texas Eagle Ford Shale, has deployed nearly 100 light-duty compressed natural gas trucks across its U.S. field locations. Houston-based Halliburton purchased the vehicles as part of a pilot program that be rolled out ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214724287/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 16:24:09 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214724287/scat/f18f75b7970654da Vidacare CEO Mark Mellin says his company is headed on a growth trajectory. Vidacare Corp. has come a long way in a relatively short period of time. While a host of other startups in the bioscience space have come and gone since 2001, this San Antonio company has positioned itself as a the preeminent player in the intraosseous arena. Vidacare is expanding domestically and internationally sales of ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214723034/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 15:35:00 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214723034/scat/f18f75b7970654da The GVTC Foundation raised a record$110,344 for area non-profit agencies during its annual Charitable Golf Classic. The GVTC Foundations 2013 GVTC Charitable Golf Classic raised $110,344 for area non-profit agencies, besting last years record by $1,000. The foundation affiliated with Hill Country telecommunications provider GVTC Communications Inc. will use the funds to support nonprofit ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214723671/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 15:28:23 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214723671/scat/f18f75b7970654da The summer heat may be here but don't let that slow down your career plans. Here are some job fairs coming to the San Antonio area for the next ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214722167/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 14:55:44 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214722167/scat/f18f75b7970654da Texas Parks and Wildlife officials are pumping new money into the development of new state parks. Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission officials awarded $5.7 million in federal grants to fund the development of 33 recreational trail projects across the state. Of that total, $867,600 will go toward four projects in the San Antonio area. The Schertz Seguin Local Government Corp. in Guadalupe County ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214722014/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 14:44:24 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214722014/scat/f18f75b7970654da NuStar Energy Curt Anastasio says the shipping-fuel business is being impacted by low demand and increased competition. Lower margins are taking a bite of pipeline company NuStar Energy LPs business of bunkering, or supplying heavy fuel to ships, CEO Curt Anastasio told the National Association of Publicly Traded Partnerships MLP Investor Conference on Wednesday. There has been pressure lately in ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214719571/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 12:33:19 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214719571/scat/f18f75b7970654da San Antonio gained 25,400 new residents over the past year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. There are no signs that the number of people looking to pack up their belongings and move to Texas is slowing down. Its just the opposite, in fact, as Texas continues to be the mecca of migration. According to new U.S. Census Bureau data, eight of the 15 fastest-growing large U.S. cities and towns for ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214720386/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 12:27:50 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214720386/scat/f18f75b7970654da May 23 (Bloomberg) -- Bloombergs Cristina Alesci reports on major luxury retailers and the affects of possible M&A within the industry. She speaks on Bloomberg Televisions In The Loop. (Source: Bloomberg) Shares of Saks Inc. stock rose on Wednesday, May 23 amid reports that private equity firm KKR was mulling an investment and exploring a possible merger with Neiman Marcus Group. Could Saks Inc. ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214718111/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 11:25:32 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214718111/scat/f18f75b7970654da Unemployment claims fell lower than expected last week in a positive sign that the job market is sustaining recent gains, Bloomberg reports. Applications filed for unemployment benefits decreased by 23,000 to 340,000 for the week ended May 18, according to Labor Department figures. The median forecast of 50 economists surveyed by Bloomberg called for a drop to 345,000. Federal officials still ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214715786/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 08:45:00 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214715786/scat/f18f75b7970654da The San Antonio Spurs beat the Golden State Warriors 94-82 in Game 6 of the NBA's Western Conference playoffs semi-final, to go 4-2 up in the series. Spurs coach Greg Popovich says a strong defensive performance won the game and his team did well to hold the Warriors to around 80 ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214714403/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 08:43:33 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214714403/scat/f18f75b7970654da The Granary Cue & Brew has been invited to participate in theTravaasa Austin BBQ Bash on June 15. The Granary Cue and Brew, which can best be described as a hybrid hangout for people who love brewpub beer and barbecue, will be featured at a new food festival in Austin. The San Antonio establishment is one of five barbecue restaurants that have been invited to participate in the Travaasa Austin ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214712400/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 07:00:04 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214712400/scat/f18f75b7970654da Bradenton, Fla.-based First Titan Corp. is planning to expand its oil and gas interests in Texas with the acquisition of a working interest in 1,000 acres in Hardin County near Beaumont. The companys Texas portfolio currently includes assets in Terrell County in far west Texas. The company announced plans for a more aggressive acquisition strategy centered in the Lone Star State in response to ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214712965/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 06:53:52 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214712965/scat/f18f75b7970654da Michelle Gonzalez holds son Johnny, one of two Uvalde boys selected by Ropin' Dreams as a special honoree, to reign in his boundless energy. Johnny's brothers, Stryder and Dimitriy (left to right) are also ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214707818/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 01:56:20 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214707818/scat/f18f75b7970654da De Leon was a World World II veteran who received a Silver Star, Bronze Star, Purple Heart, American Defense Service Medal, American Campaign Medal, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal and World War II Victory Medal for his military service. He is buried in Hillcrest Cemetery near his son, who was killed in action during the Vietnam War. The center, built in 1968, was named in De Leon's honor ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214707819/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 01:56:19 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214707819/scat/f18f75b7970654da Uvalde Consolidated Independent School District trustees voted to enter into a negotiation regarding a proposed contract with Jeanette Ball, the lone finalist for the district superintendent position. The decision came when trustees met Monday evening. They will meet again on May 28 with Ball to sign a contract. Trustees also approved the employment compensation for assistant superintendent ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214707820/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 01:56:17 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214707820/scat/f18f75b7970654da Predicting a slight chance of rain this week, weather forecasters merely teased Uvalde residents as nothing but blazing sunshine came down from the sky, leaving the year-to-date rainfall over 2 inches less than it was this time last ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214707821/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 01:56:15 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214707821/scat/f18f75b7970654da More than 240 seniors in the Uvalde High School Class of 2013 will receive diplomas Friday during a graduation ceremony set for 8 p.m. at the Honey ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214707822/scat/f18f75b7970654da Thu, 23 May 2013 01:56:14 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214707822/scat/f18f75b7970654da SAN ANTONIO -- It's already getting hot outside, and pretty soon the two most sought after things in Texas will be a place with air conditioning and something cold to drink. And as temperatures rise, nothing beats a cool, refreshing smoothie to quench your thirst and get you back in the summer groove. Some like 'em with milk, while others prefer to start with fruit juice, tea, or ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214703626/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 21:18:26 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214703626/scat/f18f75b7970654da Legislation targeting patent trolls is picking up steam in Congress. Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) became the latest lawmaker to offer a solution, introducing a bill aimed at making it easier for the victims of frivolous patent suits to fight ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214701142/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 18:26:30 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214701142/scat/f18f75b7970654da San Antonio Housing Authority and the San Antonio Food Bank will host a Farmers Market at SAHA headquarters on May 23. The San Antonio Food Bank and the San Antonio Housing Authority (SAHA) are gearing up to host the first SAHA Farmers Market. The first market will take place on May 23, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Moving forward, the market will be held on the second and fourth Thursday of each ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214700418/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 17:26:11 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214700418/scat/f18f75b7970654da Mountain Real Estate Capital is setting its sights on new opportunities in the Texas residential market. Charlotte-based equity firm Mountain Real Estate Capital (MREC) is looking to expand its investment platform in Texas. And San Antonio could be part of that plan. Arthur Nevid, chief investment officer for MREC, recently announced that his firm, had recapitalized a development by Land Tejas ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214699121/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 17:17:59 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214699121/scat/f18f75b7970654da Megabus.com is expanding to 28 U.S. cities and is rolling out special low-cost fares during the month of June. Megabus.com, which has turned heads and filled seats with its $1 fare promotion, is lowering the price of travel on additional routes. During the month of June, Megabus.com will offer thousands of $5 and $9 seats for travel on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. The low fares will be ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214699142/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 16:43:12 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214699142/scat/f18f75b7970654da Terry Hazell is chairwoman of the Texas Emerging Technology Fund Advisory Council. Earlier this week, the Texas Legislature approved replenishing the Emerging Technology Fund with $50 million over two years versus $139 million requested by the office of Gov. Rick Perry. The low funding level came after years of controversy and allegations of political influence connected to the fund thats managed ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214698179/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 15:44:50 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214698179/scat/f18f75b7970654da Freetail Brewery's Scott Metzger is optimistic that the state's changes to the brewpub laws will create more opportunities for craft brewers. Craft beer brewers in the Lone Star State finally have the legislative relief they have sought for years. The Texas Legislature has approved a number of changes to the states alcohol laws, which could provide San Antonios craft beer industry with a ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214697626/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 15:31:24 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214697626/scat/f18f75b7970654da Tailwater Capital, a new Dallas-based private equity group, has purchased three San Antonio-based energy companies from its former parent. Tailwater spun off Monday from HM Capital, also of Dallas, snapping up its equity stakes in BlackBrush Oil and Gas, TexStar Midstream Services and SunTerra Well Services. All three companies are based in San Antonio with operations in the nearby Eagle Ford ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214698418/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 15:17:27 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214698418/scat/f18f75b7970654da Veronica Edwards, CEO of InGenesis, leads one of the fastest-growing Inner City firms in the country. Two San Antonio companies have been ranked among the fastest growing inner city companies in the U.S. by Fortune magazine and the Initiative for a Competitive Inner City (ICIC). InGenesis, a staffing and management consulting company founded in 1998, ranked No. 4 on the list while the Alamo ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214696251/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 13:23:58 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214696251/scat/f18f75b7970654da EnerJex Resources has sold off two non-core oil leases for $450,000. EnerJex Resources Inc., a domestic oil producer, has sold two non-core oil leases in Eastern Kansas for $450,000. The properties are located outside of EnerJexs core operating areas, and their transaction is expected to lower the companys unit-operating expenses, company officials said Wednesday. The company did not identify the ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214695322/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 12:59:39 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214695322/scat/f18f75b7970654da A file photo of a Valero refinery. Company officials announced that its refinery in Ardmore, Okla. was unaffected by the recent tornado. Valero Energy Corp. said its refinery in Ardmore, Okla., was unaffected by the tornado that tore through the nearby town of Moore on Monday, killing at least 24 people. All employees at the 87,400 barrel-per-day refinery are safe and accounted for, company ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214695404/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 12:51:55 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214695404/scat/f18f75b7970654da CST Brands Inc., the company that owns 1,900 Valero Corner Stores, posted a gain in first quarter net income. San Antonio-based retailer CST Brands Inc., a recent spinoff from refiner Valero Energy Corp., on Wednesday posted a 33 percent profit increase for its first quarter as a public company. CST (NYSE: CST) operator of the Valero Corner Stores retail outlets reported earnings of $21 million ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214694061/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 12:22:44 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214694061/scat/f18f75b7970654da Six Flags Fiesta Texas is one of the theme parks that is benefitting from an influx of capital investment. Six Flags has endured more than its share of economic uncertainty over the last several years. The theme park company, which operates Six Flags Fiesta Texas in San Antonio, was saddled with deep debt by previous management, which drove it into bankruptcy. Then came the recession, which cost ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214693003/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 12:08:58 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214693003/scat/f18f75b7970654da Texas and 32 other states have reached a multistate antitrust settlement with Penguin Group (USA) Inc. over allegations that the company colluded with Apple Inc. over E-book pricing. Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott and 32 other states and territories have agreed to settle their antitrust lawsuits against Penguin Group (USA) Inc. over allegations Penguin and Apple Inc. colluded to manipulate ... http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214692865/scat/f18f75b7970654da Wed, 22 May 2013 11:54:53 -0400 http://www.sanantoniopost.com/index.php/sid/214692865/scat/f18f75b7970654da