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While seeing a movie, the family got an alert from their Blink home security system that there was smoke in their home. SAN ANTONIO — A family who went out to a movie came home to a fire Thursday night, according to officials. Officials were called to the 11400 block of Raindrop Drive just before … Read more

While seeing a movie, the family got an alert from their Blink home security system that there was smoke in their home. SAN ANTONIO — A family who went out to a movie came home to a fire Thursday night, according to officials. Officials were called to the 11400 block of Raindrop Drive just before … Read more

Officials say the fire was caused by a cigarette left burning on a table without an ashtray. SAN ANTONIO — Fire officials say a cigarette left burning caused a fire at a west-side home. At about 12:45 a.m. Friday morning, fire officials arrived at a home located in the 600 block of South Navidad Street. … Read more

The county is spending more than $100,000 on eight of the barriers, available to law enforcement agencies throughout Bexar County. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County leaders are investing thousands of dollars in steel barriers that are meant to prevent vehicle attacks. On Tuesday, Bexar County Commissioners approved the purchase of 8 of the barriers made … Read more

President Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs might elevate canned food prices, pushing San Antonio Food Bank to rethink sourcing and distribution. SAN ANTONIO — President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect Wednesday, drawing retaliation from Europe and Canada. Rising tariffs paired with inflation and supply chain disruptions are straining San Antonio charities. … Read more