San Antonio’s Carvajal Elementary faces closure over failing grades, low enrollment

Carvajal Elementary in San Antonio faces potential closure due to poor performance, low enrollment, and a dwindling bilingual program, risking state intervention. SAN ANTONIO — The future of one San Antonio ISD elementary school remains uncertain as district leaders continue to weigh the possibility of closing Carvajal Elementary School on the city’s west-side. The issue … Read more

Rabbi’s legacy inspires San Antonio’s Hanukkah lighting amid Sydney attack tragedy

A terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney left 15 dead, including a rabbi with ties to San Antonio. In response, San Antonio will hold a menorah lighting. SAN ANTONIO — A terror attack in Australia on Sunday left at least 15 people dead, including a Holocaust survivor and a 10-year-old girl. Among those … Read more

SAPD: Early morning fire damages building east of downtown San Antonio

Firefighters say a gas line and metal roof intensified the fire, while collapsing floors forced crews to shift from interior to exterior operations. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters are battling a large and dangerous fire at a building east of downtown, where unstable conditions forced crews to shift to exterior operations. The San Antonio Fire Department … Read more

‘They are encouraging it’; HOA holds decoration contest with ‘Griswold’ category, then threatens family with fine due to glare from lights

Ironically, the Griswold category encourages residents to light up all of Mountain Lodge. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio family is pushing back against their homeowner’s association after receiving a violation notice over their Christmas light display, which the HOA claims is too bright. The Gathright family says Mountain Lodge HOA cited them for excessive … Read more

City staffer accused of threatening Councilwoman Misty Spears’ office, leaving note reading ‘Die Fascist’

The suspect, 36-year-old Bryan Steven Naylor, was arrested Monday and booked with a $20,000 bond. SAN ANTONIO — A former City Council District 9 staffer currently working for another council member was arrested after allegedly leaving a note under a desk at a field office reading “Die Fascist.”  That suspect, 36-year-old Bryan Steven Naylor, faces … Read more

‘Shame on you’; Thieves steal thousands from VFW Post 76 in overnight break-in, commander says

San Antonio police responded to the VFW post off 10th Street around 3 a.m. after an alarm was triggered. SAN ANTONIO — Thieves broke into VFW Post 76 north of downtown early Monday morning, stealing thousands of dollars meant to support veterans and damaging the building in the process, according to the post’s commander. San … Read more

Spurs rally the troops, fly 50 members of the Jackals to Las Vegas ahead of NBA Cup Final

A group of San Antonio’s loudest, rowdiest supporters will be on hand to help cheer them on in Tuesday’s marquee matchup against the New York Knicks. SAN ANTONIO — The last time the San Antonio Spurs faced the New York Knicks, a primetime Christmas Day matchup last year,  Victor Wembanyama scored 42 points, tied for … Read more