Powerline falls on fire truck as crews battle heavy smoke, flames on south side, officials say

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio fire crews battled a huge house fire on the south side early Thursday morning, according to officials.  Firefighters responded to the 200 block of McCauley Boulevard around 2:30 a.m.  Upon arrival, firefighters saw heavy smoke and flames coming from the home which threatened the house next door, fire officials said.  … Read more

Questions remain one week after Texas started blocking transgender people from changing sex on driver’s licenses

A Houston-area advocacy group said it’s not only a legal challenge, but there are also concerns over safety and privacy. HOUSTON — It’s been a week since Texas began blocking transgender people from changing their sex on their driver licenses. It has brought up questions that, at this time, there are no answers for. A … Read more

Balcones Heights police chief investigating claims of excessive force during traffic stop

The incident happened this past Saturday night when a police officer spotted a vehicle with a broken headlight. BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas — The Balcones Heights Police chief is investigating claims of excessive force from a traffic stop on August 24. During the stop, the two teenagers involved claimed the officer’s actions were out of line. … Read more

‘Something needs to be done’: Middle school student hit by car riding his bike to school, parents say it’s a concerning trend

That driver will not be facing any charges, BCSO says. SAN ANTONIO — A middle school student was rushed to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle while they were riding their bike on their way to school Wednesday morning, official say. This happened around 7:30 a.m. near Swayback Ranch and Mill Park a … Read more

Veteran Bexar County sheriff’s deputy dies a week after suffering medical emergency while on duty

Sergeant Timothy Williams had been with the agency for nearly 33 years. SAN ANTONIO — A 33-year veteran of the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) died of unspecified causes Saturday, a week after he suffered a medical episode while on duty and had to be hospitalized, the agency said.  BCSO officials said the emergency happened … Read more

Homeowner demands action from city after SUV crashes into north-side home, marking third such incident in a few years

Hina Martin says it’s time for the City of San Antonio to do something to improve safety at the neighborhood intersection. SAN ANTONIO — For the third time in the last few years, an out-of-control vehicle crashed all the way through a garage and into a home just north of North Star Mall. It happened … Read more