South San Antonio’s Casa Pink opens as a community ‘harbor.’ Here’s what its owners mean by that.

A decade after leaving the classroom to pursue art full-time, Cruz and Olivia Ortiz are now opening their south-side arts oasis. SAN ANTONIO — To understand the intention behind Casa Pink – a new part-coffee shop, part-gallery, part-event space that appears at the end of a quiet south-side block like a flower peeking through a … Read more

Truck stolen with Christmas gifts, but Bible deliberately left behind secretly held valuable information

A family’s truck and Christmas gifts were stolen and when SAPD found it abandoned, what was left behind in the backseat left them stunned — and full of faith. SAN ANTONIO — What started as a joyful afternoon of Christmas shopping quickly turned into a nightmare for Justin Charo and his sister. In just about … Read more

Bexar County continues funding migrant legal services despite opposition

Bexar County’s decision to fund immigrant legal services highlights a debate over taxpayer dollars and potential legal challenges. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Bexar County commissioners voted this week to continue funding legal services for migrants facing deportation, a decision that drew criticism from at least one county leader concerned about how taxpayer dollars are being … Read more

SAPD: 19-year-old shot in chest after suspect forces way into apartment on northeast side

The unidentified victim was taken to a San Antonio hospital with life-threatening injuries, authorities said. SAN ANTONIO — Police say a 19-year-old female suffered life-threatening injuries when someone forced their way into her northeast-side apartment unit and shot her Friday evening.  A suspect has not yet been detained. A San Antonio police sergeant on the … Read more

1 arrested after 68-year-old found with gunshots wounds to chest in San Antonio, BCSO says

After a 68-year-old was found with gunshot wounds to his chest on the northeast-side, BCSO says a suspect has been detained. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says one has been detained after a 68-year-old was found with gunshot wounds to his chest on the northeast-side. On Friday night, deputies responded to the … Read more

Cause of major Universal City apartment fire still ‘undetermined’ nearly 2 weeks later, officials say

Authorities say a “final hypothesis” has not yet been established in the aftermath of the Dec. 7 fire. SAN ANTONIO — Authorities in Universal City say they have not yet determined the cause of a fire that tore through an apartment complex the evening of Dec. 7, destroying 11 units and forcing families to find … Read more

Want to get out of town for Christmas? These cities a day’s drive from San Antonio go all out for the holidays

SAN ANTONIO — Listen, we get it.  If you’ve lived in San Antonio for a certain amount of time, visiting the River Walk lights or driving through displays at Wolff Stadium every year may leave you feeling a little “been there, done that.” Don’t feel guilty. We’ll keep your secret.  In fact, we’ll do you … Read more