River Walk businesses eye St. Patrick’s Day boost amid development of new revitalization plan

Terry Corless, CEO of Mad Dogs Restaurant Group, is among the many business owners still recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic. SAN ANTONIO — Restaurant and bar owners along the River Walk are hopeful the spring break rush of visitors this St. Patrick’s Day weekend and a new city-led strategy could eventually help boost business.  Some … Read more

Trio of San Antonio leaders want city to stick to budget recommendation for police staffing

The City Council members said they want next year’s budget to return to the recommended framework for hiring at least 65 additional patrol officers. SAN ANTONIO — When an external study of San Antonio police staffing recommended in 2023 that 360 patrol officers be added over the next five years, starting with 100 for 2024 and … Read more

New video, testimony reveal final moments before deadly shooting in South Padre Island

New surveillance video and bodycam footage reveal the tense moments before a federal agent shot and killed a San Antonio man in South Padre Island. SAN ANTONIO — Newly released video and investigative interviews are shedding new light on the fatal shooting of a San Antonio man by a federal agent in South Padre Island … Read more

SAPD detective arrested for driving while intoxicated while off-duty, officials say

​Detective Matthew Bennett has been with SAPD for nine years and is currently assigned to Central Patrol. SAN ANTONIO — An SAPD detective has been arrested for driving while intoxicated, officials say. While off duty Friday, Detective Matthew Bennett was arrested for allegedly driving while intoxicated. He has been placed on administrative duty, according to … Read more