Motorcyclist dies after colliding with truck in south-side San Antonio, police say

Officials said the driver of the pickup truck stopped to try and help after the crash. SAN ANTONIO — A man was killed late Thursday after crashing into a pickup truck on the city’s south side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. SAPD said officers were dispatched around 10:30 p.m. to the intersection of … Read more

SA Zoo shares most-submitted ex names so far ahead of ‘Cry Me A Cockroach’ Valentine’s Day event

The heartbreak leaderboard is in. 👀💔 Here are the top names who the San Antonio Zoo says have some not-so happy exes participating in this year’s fundraiser. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo has revealed the top names so far in its annual “Cry Me a Cockroach” fundraiser and if your name is on … Read more

Bexar County DA significantly reduces family violence case backlog amid staffing improvements

The DA’s office says it has cut down the backlog by 37%. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office says it’s made progress on a massive backlog of family violence misdemeanor cases. The DA’s office says it has cut down the backlog by 37%. Last October, they had a peak of 2,896 cases. … Read more

26-year-old man shot dead in east San Antonio was killed while ‘on his way home to get ready for his graduation,’ family’s GoFundMe says

Jon-Kross Perez died after being shot multiple times, according to officials. Family members said he was a single father of three. SAN ANTONIO — A 26-year-old man shot and killed Sunday morning in an east-side area police identified as a popular gathering spot has been identified.  The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office said Jon-Kross Perez … Read more

‘He wanted to save lives’ | Tragic death of John Jay student leads to road safety improvements months later

Jose Flores III, described by his family as compassionate and driven, was hit Sept. 16 while using a crosswalk on Marbach Road during an off-campus lunch period. SAN ANTONIO — The death of a 16-year-old student struck by a truck while crossing a busy roadway outside John Jay High School is prompting new traffic safety … Read more