Blanco County investigates suspected arson in ongoing brush fires

Officials believe recent brush fires in the southwestern portion of the county may have been intentionally lit. BLANCO COUNTY, Texas — Officials in Blanco County believe recent brush fires in the southwestern portion of the county may have been intentionally lit. Blanco County ESD 2 fire crews have responded to multiple vegetation fires recently, according … Read more

SAFD: West-side house fire sends crews rushing after reports of children trapped

Firefighters responded to a working house fire near Culebra Road early Thursday morning, where everyone inside escaped safely despite serious damage to the home. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters responded to a late-night house fire on the city’s West Side early Thursday morning after reports that children may have been trapped inside the home. The fire … Read more

Fireworks to blame for fire that heavily damaged northwest-side home, SAFD says

A northwest-side home was severely damaged after a firework sparked a fast-moving house fire, though everyone inside escaped safely. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters are reminding the public about the dangers of fireworks after a house fire on the northwest-side was reportedly sparked by a single firework Wednesday night. The fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. … Read more

Camila Mendoza Olmos’ death ruled a suicide, underscoring importance of mental health resources

Bexar County deputies discovered Olmos’ body Tuesday afternoon in a field near a landscaping company off FM 1560, not far from her home. SAN ANTONIO — Authorities have identified the body found in a field in northwest Bexar County this week as 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who had been missing since Christmas Eve—the Bexar County … Read more

Spurs survive injury scare to Wembanyama, rally to beat Knicks 134-132 in NBA Cup final rematch

Julian Champagnie led the Silver & Black with 36 points to beat New York, 134-132, and avenge their loss earlier this month in the NBA Cup Final. SAN ANTONIO(AP) — Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and the San Antonio Spurs survived an injury scare to Victor Wembanyama, rallying to beat the New York … Read more

Spurs’ Wembanyama leaves game vs. Knicks with apparent leg injury, returns to bench for end of game

San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama left Wednesday night’s rematch with the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter after suffering an apparent left leg injury. SAN ANTONIO(AP) — San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama left Wednesday night’s rematch with the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter after suffering an apparent left leg injury. Wembanyama had … Read more

SAFD: Vacant buildings go up in flames after grass fire spreads off Highway 281 on far north side

Fire officials said the large flames reached a couple of outbuildings, described as old barns, as well as a vacant home. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters were working to contain a grass fire on the far north side on New Year’s Eve that spread to several nearby structures, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. Crews … Read more