Motorcycle passenger dies, motorcyclist injured after vehicle crash, SAPD says
The San Antonio Police Department said it is looking for the driver of a vehicle involved in a deadly motorcycle crash.
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Crash throws woman off back of motorcycle killing her, officials say
SAN ANTONIO — A deadly crash shuts down Highway 90 early Saturday morning after two people on a motorcycle were hit by another vehicle killing a woman, according to San Antonio Police. The incident took place around 2 a.m. Saturday off the westbound lanes of highway 90 near General McMullen. Officials say the motorcycle was … Read more
He’s been the University of Texas mascot for over 100 years, but where did Bevo get his name?
The first Bevo wasn’t exactly popular. He wound up as a BBQ dinner for UT football players. AUSTIN, Texas — Nearly 108 years ago, in November 1916, the first mascot named Bevo made his appearance at a University of Texas football game. He was a scrawny longhorn steer introduced at half time of a UT … Read more
Will rain and storms dampen Fiesta events? Here’s a look at an hour-by-hour forecast.
Some people could get lucky. SAN ANTONIO — As the first weekend of Fiesta is underway many San Antonians are wondering if weather will cooperate. The answer is some people could get lucky. As a cold front pushes through the area today there’s a chance for pop-up showers and storms with some pockets bringing heavy … Read more
‘We’re staying ahead of the curve’: SAPD using drones to monitor Fiesta events
SAN ANTONIO – With music, medals and so much joy, it’s hard not to take your eyes off every Fiesta event. But if you get the chance to look up, you might be able to see how the San Antonio Police Department is taking its patrolling to new heights. “We’re staying ahead of the curve,” … Read more
Pastor speaks about fire that sparked at local church
The cause of the fire is under investigation by arson and fire officials. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters are investigating a fire that sparked at an east side church early Friday morning, according to officials. The incident took place at the New Testament Missionary Baptist Church on the 1200 block of E. Crockett Street around 12:30 … Read more
San Antonio ISD student prepares for an important competition to showcase her singing skills
SAN ANTONIO — It is not uncommon to hear vocal warm-ups inside Lanier High School’s Belle Ortiz Music Building. Junior Leandra Valdez is warming up her vocal skills. The San Antonio ISD student was preparing for an important competition to showcase her singing skills. The junior competed in Brownsville at the Texas Southmost College Mariachi … Read more