Man fatally shot by police after ramming unit, opening fire at officer identified by SAPD

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department identified seven officers and the suspect they fatally shot last week after the man rammed into a patrol unit and opened fire on an officer. In a preliminary report released on Tuesday morning, SAPD said the suspect, 46-year-old John Garcia, was killed at approximately 9:40 p.m. on … Read more

More than 20 Aquarium turtles on path to recovery following January cold front

The Texas State Aquarium released 275 turtles back into the Gulf waters last week after the Jan. 15 cold snap. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The Texas State Aquarium announced Saturday that more than 20 sea turtles are still on the path to recovery following the cold weather. Those turtles are staying in the Sea Turtle Hospital … Read more

Fiesta Flambeau parade organizers announces grand marshals for 2024 event

The event is one of the world’s biggest illuminated light parades. SAN ANTONIO — The organization planning the Fiesta Flambeau Parade in 2024 announced the grand marshal of the event Tuesday morning. The announcement took place at a news conference at the Japanese Tea Gardens north of downtown. The Grand Marshal of the Fiesta Flambeau … Read more