From stop signs to dolls: Here’s the unique items found in the San Antonio River during the biennial draining

It happens every two years to maintain it, and the city finds all sorts of objects in the water. SAN ANTONIO — Cell phones, chairs and dolls. Those are just a few of the items found every few years when the San Antonio River is drained and cleaned for ecological health and safety reasons. We … Read more

SAPD: 11-year-old boy struck by vehicle on far northwest side, driver cooperating

Police said the driver remained at the scene and was cooperating with investigators. SAN ANTONIO — An 11-year-old child was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle Tuesday afternoon on the far northwest side of the city, according to San Antonio police.  Officers were called to the intersection of Tezel Road and Silent Sunrise around … Read more

Texas construction leaders say immigration enforcement is shrinking the workforce, slowing down projects

The industry is now turning to lawmakers in hopes of balancing immigration enforcement with workforce realities. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas construction leaders say increased immigration enforcement is upending their industry. The raids Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have carried out and the fear of more are having a chilling effect, forcing some projects to … Read more

BCSO: Man accused of hitting patrol car with stolen vehicle in pursuit across multiple jurisdictions

The pursuit ended in Medina County when the vehicle spun out and stopped. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A man is accused of hitting a patrol unit with a stolen vehicle Monday. At about 3:39 a.m., BCSO found a 2009 Cadillac Escalade reported as stolen at a gas station near Alamo Parkway and Culebra Road. When … Read more