Make-A-Wish surprises San Antonio first grader battling leukemia with Disney trip

Classmates cheered as Carrigan Caston learned her dream vacation is finally coming true. CIBOLO, Texas — There were tears, cheers and plenty of cupcakes inside a San Antonio elementary classroom Wednesday after a little girl battling leukemia received the surprise of a lifetime. First-grader Carrigan Caston was surrounded by classmates at Wiederstein Elementary School when … Read more

Suspect accused of stealing 98-year-old woman’s wedding rings right off her fingers at senior living facility

Police say a tipster called the facility and reported the suspect was bragging about pawning the jewelry at area pawn shop. CASTLE HILLS, Texas — A San Antonio woman is accused of stealing a 98-year-old resident’s engagement and wedding rings from a Castle Hills senior living facility, then pawning the jewelry at a pawn shop, … Read more

Goodwill opens new Rittiman Road store bringing jobs to Northeast Side

The new location will create 26 jobs and help fund free workforce training programs. SAN ANTONIO — A former Walgreens on San Antonio’s northeast side is getting a second life — this time with a mission focused on jobs, donations and community support. Goodwill San Antonio is opening a new 13,282-square-foot retail store and donation … Read more

Woman accused of stabbing man during fight on south side

Police say the victim suffered life-threatening injuries in the early morning attack. SAN ANTONIO — A woman has been arrested after a stabbing left a 66-year-old man with life-threatening injuries early Sunday morning on San Antonio’s south side. According to the San Antonio Police Department, officers were called around 3:10 a.m. to the 1200 block … Read more

Man drives himself to hospital after being shot near Stone Oak Parkway

Police say the victim thought someone was shooting at his vehicle before realizing he’d been hit. SAN ANTONIO — A 31-year-old man drove himself to the hospital after being shot overnight near Stone Oak Parkway, according to police. The San Antonio Police Department says officers were called around 12:11 a.m. Sunday to a local hospital … Read more