Bexar County set to open applications for gun safety research funding this week

SAN ANTONIO – Big Mama’s Safe House has a simple mission, but it’s one that’s tough to tackle. “Whether you’re a gun owner or not, we want to educate everyone on safety,” Big Mama’s Safe House executive director Rosemary Williams said. “We want to invest in our children and the safety of our children.” The … Read more

‘Please just come forward’: 15-year-old survives hit and run, investigators still searching for the driver

BCSO said it happened Monday night off Windfield Path near N Foster Road and witnesses described the car as a black Dodge Charger. SAN ANTONIO — A 15-year-old was seriously hurt after a hit and run Monday night and now his mom is hoping the driver comes forward. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said it … Read more

Spectrum service outages forced businesses to find workarounds

SAN ANTONIO – After Beryl-related internet outages reached San Antonio Tuesday, local businesses had to find workarounds to keep operating and to keep getting paid. Spectrum confirmed Tuesday that “a third-party infrastructure issue” caused by the storm was behind service outages around Texas. The website Down Detector showed a spike in reported outages on Tuesday, … Read more

San Antonio professional boxer scores first-round knockout to remain undefeated

FLORESVILLE, Texas – A 19-year-old professional boxer from San Antonio remained undefeated following a first-round knockout last weekend. Super flyweight prospect David Cardenas squared off against Steven Angeles Cruz in a scheduled six-round boxing match promoted by TMB Promotions. Recommended Videos After a brief feeling-out process in the opening minutes of the first round, Cardenas … Read more

‘He wasn’t running’: After SAPD fatally shoots man, loved ones wonder if confrontation could’ve gone differently

San Antonio police clarified earlier statements made by the chief, saying Juan Antonio Hernandez hadn’t violated parole when officials tried to arrest him. SAN ANTONIO — Relatives claim the man who San Antonio police labeled a felon on the run after fatally shooting him Tuesday showed up for a scheduled court date the day before.  … Read more

Apartment fire likely sparked by BBQ grill on balcony, investigators say

The San Antonio Fire Department has confirmed residents’ suspicion. Officials say a barbecue fire displaced 10 families on the northeast side. SAN ANTONIO — On Wednesday, officials confirmed 10 families were displaced after a massive fire tore through an apartment building on the northeast side. It happened just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the Acadia … Read more