SWAT raid at northwest-side motel ends with suspect in custody, victim hospitalized, authorities say

A suspect was taken into custody, and a victim was found and transported to a hospital. SAN ANTONIO — A Motel 6 on the northwest-side turned into the center of a major law-enforcement operation late Wednesday night after San Antonio police and SWAT units executed a raid tied to a possible kidnapping. The raid happened … Read more

EXCLUSIVE: ‘I’m like a Texian against Santa Anna.’ Former Alamo CEO takes aim at state leaders in federal lawsuit

Former Alamo Trust CEO, Kate Rogers, says Texas leaders crossed a First Amendment line when they forced her out. Now, she’s fighting back in federal court. SAN ANTONIO — Former Alamo Trust President and CEO Kate Rogers says Texas’s top leaders pushed her out of her job over opinions she shared as a private citizen … Read more

East Texas country music artist Cody Johnson wins CMA Male Vocalist of the Year award

Johnson, a Sebastopol native and Groveton High School graduate, won the CMA Male Vocalist of the Year for 2025. GROVETON, Texas — East Texas country music artist Cody Johnson was declared the CMA Country Music Awards Male Vocalist of the Year for 2025. Johnson, a Sebastopol native and Groveton High School graduate, was nominated for … Read more

Nirenberg says focus has always been ‘here at home’ as he ramps up campaign for Bexar County judge

San Antonio’s former mayor said his recent experience in City Hall, which he led for eight years, sets him up well to potentially service as the next county judge. SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg officially filed his paperwork Wednesday to appear on the Democratic primary ballot for Bexar County judge, setting … Read more

Lawmakers weigh AI oversight, mental health concerns

Some fear the accessible technology has become a go-to for people seeking mental health support instead of turning to professional help from a licensed therapist. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — In Washington, D.C., lawmakers this week took up concerns about artificial intelligence — specifically the dangers some say warrant tighter oversight, especially as it relates to … Read more

Flood Watch begins tonight for San Antonio and the Hill Country. Here’s what to expect.

Communities in the western Hill Country and southern Edwards Plateau face the greatest risk of dangerous flooding, according to the National Weather Service. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — IMPACT DAYS: Wednesday, Nov. 19 to Friday, Nov. 21  Reason: Threat of possible severe storms, good chance for rain and some flooding The breakdown Strong storms are possible Wednesday … Read more