Read the top business and community updates from the Greater San Antonio area from the past week.

Newly launched satellite named after Stone Oak Elementary student

GHGSat-C3, also known as Luca, dedicated to incoming second-grader Luca Esparza, was aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket when it took off from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida on May 25.

Hollywood Park police warns residents of car theft ring

Hollywood Park Police Department is providing residents with tips on how to protect their vehicles and personal belongings in the midst of a car theft ring.

Public safety director: Law enforcement response to Uvalde shooting was ‘abject failure'

The Texas public safety director said that roughly three minutes after the gunman entered Robb Elementary School on May 24, enough law enforcement officers were on the scene to enter the classroom.

North East ISD moves forward with $8M in pay raises amid fiscal uncertainties

North East ISD trustees on June 20 approved $8 million in pay hikes for the 2022-23 academic year, including raises of varying levels and another one-time retention supplement.

Schertz Fire Chief Kade Long retires; Greg Rodgers to take over

The city of Schertz on June 16 announced Fire Chief Kade Long will be retiring effective June 30.

Edmond Ortiz, Hannah Norton and Jarrett Whitener contributed to this report.