Veterans meet life-changing service dogs at emotional San Antonio graduation ceremony

After years of training, assistance dogs are finally being paired with the veterans they’ll support every day. SAN ANTONIO — There will be wagging tails, emotional hugs and life-changing new beginnings in San Antonio this week as veterans meet the service dogs trained to help them heal. Paws for Purple Hearts hosted an Assistance Dog … Read more

SAPOA prepares to elect new vice president as contract talks stall

The leadership transition comes as negotiations with the city remain paused. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Officers Association is preparing for another major leadership change as members vote Tuesday to select a new vice president while contract negotiations with the city remain at a standstill. The election comes just weeks after longtime union … Read more

Storms start to exit San Antonio, thousands still without power early Monday | Weather Impact Alert

The severe weather is expected to clear the Alamo City by 2 a.m. Monday. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — IMPACT DAYS: Sunday night to Monday morning (May 10-11) Reason: Heavy rain, strong-to-severe thunderstorms Active National Weather Service alerts Severe Thunderstorm Watch until 2 a.m. De Witt, Lavaca, Dimmit, Maverick and Karnes counties.  Flood Advisory until 1:45 a.m. for … Read more

MAP: Where has heavy rain closed Bexar County roads overnight?

Mother’s Day storms left over 17,000 San Antonio homes and businesses without power at one point, spurred flood advisories and caused road closures in Bexar County. SAN ANTONIO — Mother’s Day Weekend ended with thunderclaps, heavy rain and power outages across San Antonio as a line of strong storms reared its head late Sunday night.  More … Read more