SAPD shoots shotgun-wielding teen while responding to northwest-side disturbance, McManus says

Police said that as officers were going up the stairs at an apartment complex, the suspect reportedly came out and pointed a shotgun at them. SAN ANTONIO — Police responded to reports of a shooting on the northwest side that involved an SAPD officer. The officers involved initially responded to a disturbance call involving a … Read more

San Antonio police shoot man, 19, who pointed gun at officers responding to call, chief says

SAN ANTONIO – Two San Antonio police officers shot a 19-year-old man after they responded to a disturbance on the Northwest Side, according to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus. The shooting happened just after 7 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 9100 block of Dartbrook Drive during a knife-related family disturbance call. McManus … Read more

Texas Panhandle fires: Record winter heat and dry air helped worsen historic flames

Texas has a wildfire season in winter, but climate change is extending it, scientists say. TEXAS, USA — This story was originally published by the Texas Tribune, and can be viewed here.  Meteorologists at the National Weather Service office in Amarillo saw signs of possible danger in the Panhandle days before the first fire sparked. … Read more