Two people, dog trapped after broken sprinkler leads to sheetrock collapse in NW Bexar County

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Firefighters rescued two people and a dog who became trapped in a third-floor apartment on Tuesday, according to the Leon Springs Fire Department. Crews with ESD 8 and Helotes Fire Department were the first to arrive at the apartment complex in the 8900 block of Napa Landing, just west of Interstate … Read more

Rob Gronkowski will attempt $10M field goal again during live Super Bowl ad

The four-time All-Pro tight end returns this year for FanDuel’s “Kick of Destiny 2” campaign, seeking a shot at redemption after last year’s failed attempt. WASHINGTON — NFL legend Rob Gronkowski will attempt another live field goal on Super Bowl Sunday.  The four-time All-Pro tight end returns this year for FanDuel’s “Kick of Destiny 2” … Read more

‘A lot of blood’: Witnesses describe crime scene of double murder in first day of trial

SAN ANTONIO – Witness after witness described a bloody crime scene on the first day of the capital murder trial of Jilson Avelar-Rodriguez. Avelar-Rodriguez is accused in the fatal shooting of Nicholas Milanovich, 23, and Julia Wright, 21, on Sept. 30, 2018. “He saw them both laying in the bed helpless, asleep and bang, bang, … Read more

Community collaboration, partnerships aim to help San Antonio’s homeless population amid freezing temps

SAN ANTONIO – Haven for Hope, San Antonio’s largest homeless shelter, has been over capacity in recent nights as dangerously cold temperatures grip the area. Designed to sleep 1,422 people –– with an overflow capacity of 290 for a total of 1,712 –– Haven for Hope hosted 1,734 people on Sunday night and 1,711 on … Read more

San Antonio 2023 crime report: Violent crimes down, but property crimes up, SAPD Chief McManus says

One important thing the chief wants folks to know is that if a neighbor sees something, they should call 311 or SAPD non-emergency and report it. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police Chief William McManus briefs City of San Antonio City Council’s Public Safety Committee on crime data over the last year on Tuesday. We … Read more