Noah Alcala Bach, The Texas Tribune, Author at San Antonio Report

Comal County ranch owner ponders selling land, raising concerns among neighbors over water resources

by Noah Alcala Bach, The Texas Tribune July 13, 2023July 13, 2023

Doug Harrison filed an application with the state to build a wastewater treatment plant on his ranch, raising environmental concerns.

Mercedes Bristol, 68, executive director of Texas Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, left, and her youngest grandson, Paul Chavez, 12, hold each other in their front yard in San Antonio on June 16, 2023. Bristol is the primary caretaker of her five grandchildren, including Paul, who is the youngest. “We’re called the invisible foster care, the hidden foster care, nobody knows about this group of people that are raising grandchildren,” Bristol said.

Texas lowers barrier for food stamps, but many still won’t qualify

by Noah Alcala Bach, The Texas Tribune June 23, 2023June 23, 2023