‘I saw knives on the floor’: Daughter discovers mother stabbed to death, police say husband is to blame

Stephanie’s husband, 52-year-old James Mendoza, tried to take his own life but survived. He faces murder charges. SAN ANTONIO — A daughter made a horrific discovery after she found her mother stabbed to death. Police say it was at the hands of her husband. It unfolded on the south side of San Antonio, at a … Read more

Local outreach ministry on a mission to feed the hungry, reaches major milestone

SAN ANTONIO — The St. Francis of Assisi Mobile Loaves & Fishes just recently reached a major milestone. The ministry just marked serving one million meals. Every day, volunteers serve food across San Antonio. The kitchen located at the Catholic church, off De Zavala Road, is a well-oiled machine. Some of the volunteers include Julie … Read more

‘Great victory’ | Contested case hearing granted in battle against permit that would allow wastewater to be dumped in Helotes Creek

A developer plans to release up to 4 million gallons of treated wastewater into Helotes Creek every day. Landowners and environmentalists are pushing back. HELOTES, Texas — Grey Forest landowners are celebrating their first victory against a developer seeking to dump millions of gallons of treated sewer into Helotes Creek every day. On Wednesday, the … Read more

Man accused of murdering inmate in Bexar County jail had allegedly assaulted others, affidavit says

SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of murdering another inmate at the Bexar County Jail had allegedly assaulted several other inmates, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. On Tuesday afternoon, Jose Barrera, a 62-year-old inmate, was found dead at the jail. Recommended Videos Anthony Chase McGruder, 28, is charged with murder in connection with his … Read more

City Council holds first discussion about a new downtown Missions baseball stadium. Here’s how much it would cost.

City leaders emphasizes taxpayers will not be footing the bill. SAN ANTONIO — City and county leaders have been working with Missions baseball ownership to bring a new ballpark to downtown San Antonio. On Wednesday afternoon, San Antonio City Council was presented with plans that would bring a stadium to northwest downtown, at Flores and … Read more

Smithson Valley Rangers aim for district title despite losing key starters from last season

The Smithson Valley Rangers football team is one of the best programs in the greater San Antonio area annually, and this year should be no different. According to Dave Campbell’s Texas Football, the Rangers, led by longtime head coach Larry Hill, are predicted to win District 13-5A-D1. The 8-team district is loaded with talented squads … Read more