Council Consideration Request could create task force to review property, fire codes in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo said she’s trying to address community concerns about recycling and salvage yards. “What we learned and what we heard from the community is this went on for far too long,” Castillo said. “How can we relook at that policy to where there’s a quicker trigger and more … Read more

Weekend closures impact businesses near Loop 1604 and I-10 Interchange

SAN ANTONIO – The weekend partial closures along the Loop 1604 and I-10 interchange have been hard on businesses stuck inside the construction zone. Adrian Estrada with Parry’s Pizzeria & Taphouse along Loop 1604 and Vance Jackson Boulevard estimates weekend sales have been down 40% to 50%. “We do depend on the weekends, the rush … Read more

SAPD shoots shotgun-wielding teen while responding to northwest-side disturbance, McManus says

Police said that as officers were going up the stairs at an apartment complex, the suspect reportedly came out and pointed a shotgun at them. SAN ANTONIO — Police responded to reports of a shooting on the northwest side that involved an SAPD officer. The officers involved initially responded to a disturbance call involving a … Read more

San Antonio police shoot man, 19, who pointed gun at officers responding to call, chief says

SAN ANTONIO – Two San Antonio police officers shot a 19-year-old man after they responded to a disturbance on the Northwest Side, according to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus. The shooting happened just after 7 p.m. at an apartment complex in the 9100 block of Dartbrook Drive during a knife-related family disturbance call. McManus … Read more