Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Austin over marijuana ordinance

In May 2022, 85% of Austin voters who cast a ballot voted in favor of the Austin Freedom Act, which deprioritizes the enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s office is trying to stop the city of Austin from deprioritizing enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses.  His office filed a … Read more

CineFestival to celebrate 45 years in San Antonio with 75 films

SAN ANTONIO – CineFestival is returning to San Antonio for its 45th year, showcasing films from local and regional artists. The release said the festival begins on July 11 and runs through July 14 at two locations, the Little Carver Civic Center and Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Park North. Recommended Videos CineFestival shows around 75 screenings … Read more

Full closure of east and westbound lanes of I-10 at Loop 1604 interchange over the weekend

The closure will begin this Friday at 9 p.m. and is expected to be completed Monday by 5 a.m. SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a traffic advisory for the upcoming weekend. The east and westbound Interstate 10 lanes at Loop 1604 will shut down Friday evening as construction continues … Read more

Wheelchair-bound man dies after suffering second, third-degree burns in SA house fire

When officials arrived, they found an elderly man inside the kitchen of the home, where SAFD believes the fire started, with a fire extinguisher next to him. SAN ANTONIO — A wheelchair-bound man died after his east-side home caught on fire Tuesday.  Around 11:30 a.m., SAFD responded to Winneway Drive and Christian Drive after receiving … Read more

Suspect jailed in Austin for 2023 killing spree now facing capital murder charges Travis, Bexar counties. Who will prosecute first?

A lawyer for Shane James, Jr. said Bexar County prosecutors recently filed charges. The question now: which county will take the lead? AUSTIN, Texas — An accused killer is now facing charges in both Travis and Bexar counties after a rampage that killed six people and wounded three others in December 2023. The new charges … Read more