‘That’s a shame’: SAPD data shows rise in pedestrian traffic accidents

SAN ANTONIO – As a driving instructor, Mark Alonso said it’s unsurprising to hear motor vehicle-pedestrian accidents are rising in San Antonio. “No, not at all,” Alonso said. “That’s a shame, and we keep trending upward.” Data from the San Antonio Police Department shows a rise in motor vehicle-pedestrian accidents from 2022 to 2023. Experts … Read more

Eagle Pass fire chief describes policy change after surge of calls for help with migrants

EAGLE PASS, Texas – With wave after wave of migrants flooding into Eagle Pass, it’s been hard for the city’s fire department to stay afloat. It’s why the city added a fifth ambulance, which Fire Chief Manuel Mello said is strictly to treat migrants. “We’re doing up to 50 calls a day,” Mello said. “On … Read more