SAPD: 15-year-old in life-threatening condition after shooting in north-side alley

A 15-year-old is fighting for his life after police say he reported being shot in an alley before being hospitalized for emergency surgery. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department said a 15-year-old has been hospitalized after suffering a life-threatening gunshot wound to the chest after a shooting on the north side. Around  9:20 … Read more

Could San Antonio’s Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard be renamed in light of allegations against the labor leader?

In a memo released Wednesday, District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo proposed exploring a possible renaming process with public participation. SAN ANTONIO — This year’s Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice was canceled by organizers on March 6 for unclear reasons. Now a New York Times investigation has shed light on why: allegations of sexual abuse … Read more

‘Just follow the basic law’ | Accessibility concerns grow as high school elevator remains out of service

A Southside ISD student is being marked absent for a class she can’t physically reach due to a broken elevator. She says outages last weeks and date back two years. SAN ANTONIO — A Southside ISD high school student who uses a wheelchair is struggling to access her classes due to a malfunctioning elevator, raising … Read more

Christopher Preciado trial: Jurors shown grisly images from scene where young couple was found, firearms expert discusses evidence left behind

As Christopher Preciado stands trial for capital murder, San Antonio is absorbed in the tragic case of a couple and their unborn child killed in a drug deal. SAN ANTONIO — A pregnant woman days away from giving birth, her boyfriend and their unborn child were killed in what police describe as a drug deal gone wrong … Read more

San Antonio leaders respond to César E. Chavez sexual abuse allegations

In a memo released Wednesday, district 5 councilwoman Teri Castillo proposed exploring a possible renaming process with public participation. SAN ANTONIO — This year’s César E. Chavez March for Justice has been canceled following sexual abuse allegations reported in a New York Times investigation involving civil rights leader César E. Chavez.  The annual event, typically … Read more

Man charged with aggravated robbery after violent smoke shop incident in San Antonio, documents say

A suspected robber faces charges of aggravated robbery accused of stabbing a man during a violent encounter at a San Antonio smoke shop, police report. SAN ANTONIO — A robbery at gunpoint on San Antonio’s northwest-side turned violent Monday afternoon, ending in a stabbing and the arrest of a suspect, according to an arrest warrant. … Read more