Mardi Gras in San Antonio: Where to celebrate

San Antonio restaurants and bakeries are serving up the flavors of Louisiana. From traditional king cakes to Tex-Mex-inspired versions. SAN ANTONIO — Mardi Gras may be famous in New Orleans, but here in San Antonio, the celebrations are just as lively! From jazz-filled parades to spicy crawfish boils, the city is bringing Bourbon Street energy … Read more

‘If they come at me, I’m coming at them’: SAPD releases 911 audio, bodycam footage from chaotic January confrontation in Stone Oak

The video provide a deeper look at the hourslong effort to take a gunman into custody after he allegedly shot and hit an officer responding to a suicide call. SAN ANTONIO — New videos released by the San Antonio Police Department provide a deeper, on-the-ground look at what happened on the January night that seven … Read more

SAPD releases 911 calls, bodycam footage from chaotic January confrontation in Stone Oak that left several officers injured

The video provide a deeper look at the hourslong effort to take a gunman into custody after he allegedly shot and hit an officer responding to a suicide call. SAN ANTONIO — New videos released by the San Antonio Police Department provide a deeper, on-the-ground look at what happened on the January night that seven … Read more

Bexar County sees increase in domestic violence-related homicides over 3-year period, per new report

The Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence reported more than 17,000 people received non-residential crisis advocacy services in 2023. SAN ANTONIO — The latest data from a local coalition of advocates reveals an increase in domestic violence-related homicides across Bexar County.  On Tuesday, the Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence (CCDC) presented its 2023 Annual Statistical Report … Read more

Study debunks claims linking COVID-19 vaccines to athlete heart issues

During the pandemic, false claims alleged that young athletes were suffering heart problems and dying after getting COVID vaccines. CHARLOTTE, N.C. — During the pandemic, false claims spread about young athletes suffering heart problems after getting COVID-19 vaccines. So what does the science actually say? Let’s connect the dots. A new study is debunking a major … Read more

ERCOT approves $54 million plan to move CenterPoint’s mobile generators to San Antonio

All Texans connected to the state grid will now pay for the generators rather than just CenterPoint customers. TEXAS, USA — This story was first published in the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Texas’ main grid operator on Tuesday approved a $54 million plan to replace two aging natural gas-powered plants near San … Read more