River Walk’s first-ever food hall coming to downtown San Antonio. Here’s a first look.

The next chapter is being written for Assembly Hall, the La Villita community hub built in 1958. SAN ANTONIO — All the orange barrels aren’t just for show: Downtown San Antonio is in the midst of a major makeover.  From new hotels and the opening of Civic Park to a reimagined Alamo grounds and forthcoming Project … Read more

Traffic stop in east Bexar County leads to discovery of 6 kilograms of meth; suspect arrested

The estimated street value of the meth allegedly found in Ramiro Torres-Huato’s truck is estimated to be about $200,000. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A traffic stop for an expired registration led to the discovery of six kilograms of meth in east Bexar County, BCSO says. On Monday at around 1:30 p.m., a traffic stop was … Read more

Park users navigate safety concerns amid homeless camps at Pickwell Park

San Antonio residents report safety concerns due to homeless camps and drug activity at Pickwell Park, prompting increased police patrols and community vigilance. SAN ANTONIO — Rayvon Sims lives near Pickwell Park and he and his friends love to play football and basketball there regularly, but he said he knows they have to remain alert … Read more

SA faith leaders, immigrant rights groups call for peace after deadly shooting at Dallas ICE facility

Of the three detainees shot by a sniper, DHS officials say one of them died. The shooter ended his own life. SAN ANTONIO — Religious leaders and immigrant rights groups are speaking out after the shooting outside a Dallas ICE facility Wednesday morning. “It’s a terrible tragedy. We grieve any violence that happens obviously in … Read more

Texas teachers, parents fear STAAR overhaul won’t take testing pressure off kids

Skeptics of the replacement, which requires three exams throughout the year, want to see less restrictions on testing day and more teacher input. TEXAS, USA — Texas public school administrators, parents and education experts worry that a new law to replace the state’s standardized test could potentially increase student stress and the amount of time … Read more

A hunt for a killer, a dramatic trial and honoring a beloved officer | Det. Benjamin Marconi murder

True Crime SA revisits the shocking 2016 murder of SAPD Detective Marconi and the intense case that led to Otis McKane’s conviction and death penalty. SAN ANTONIO — Nov. 20, 2016 is day San Antonio will never forget. SAPD Detective Benjamin Marconi was gunned down in cold blood right outside the Public Safety Headquarters in … Read more