San Antonio fire officials urge caution as camping ban lifts amid dry conditions

As camping restrictions lift in many San Antonio parks for Easter, firefighters are urging caution with campfires following recent fires in natural areas. SAN ANTONIO — Local fire officials say that if you’re planning on camping and campfire cooking this Easter holiday, be fire-aware. Spending the holiday outdoors with family is a well-loved tradition in … Read more

Texas man indicted for manslaughter, evidence tampering in decades-old ‘Killing Fields’ cases

A grand jury indicted James Dolphs Elmore Jr. in connection to two murders tied to the “Texas Killing Fields,” according to the Galveston County DA’s Office. TEXAS, USA — A Texas grand jury indicted a man in connection to two murders tied to the area known as the “Texas Killing Fields,” officials announced Tuesday.  James Dolphs … Read more

Robert Rodriguez sets Aztec Theater return for 30th anniversary screening of ‘From Dusk Till Dawn’

The 1996 action-horror marked the first major collaboration between Rodriguez, who hails from San Antonio, and Quentin Tarantino. Here’s when tickets go on sale. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio’s Robert Rodriguez, the writer-director that found success with movies like “Spy Kids,” “Sin City” and “El Mariachi,” is set to return to the Aztec Theater this … Read more

Hill Country College Preparatory High School to remain closed for remainder of week following shooting

“Yesterday was one of the hardest days our district has faced,” Superintendent Dr. John E. Campbell said. BULVERDE, Texas — Hill Country College Preparatory High School will remain closed for the remainder of the week after the shooting at the school Monday morning, Comal ISD said in a new statement. Authorities say a 15-year-old male … Read more

San Antonio man sentenced to 55 years for fatal 2023 shooting on east side

Ruben Ramirez was sentenced to 55 years in prison for murdering San Juan Melchor in San Antonio after prosecutors rejected his self-defense claim during trial. SAN ANTONIO — On Tuesday, a Bexar County jury sentenced Ruben Ramirez to 55 years in prison for the murder of San Juan Melchor. Prosecutors said the fatal shooting occurred … Read more