Affidavit: Woman admitted to giving birth, then dumping baby in North Austin dumpster

Austin police arrested Neli Dinora Rivera-Felipe after finding a baby abandoned in a dumpster, identifying the suspect as the mother using security footage. AUSTIN, Texas — A woman facing charges after a baby girl was found abandoned in a dumpster at a North Austin apartment complex on Sept. 20 allegedly admitted to giving birth to … Read more

Woman hospitalized after suspected hit-and-run crash downtown, SAPD says

Police said the woman sustained a head laceration and was transported to a local hospital in stable condition. SAN ANTONIO — A 29-year-old woman was hospitalized early Saturday morning after a suspected hit-and-run downtown, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Officials say the crash occurred around 2 a.m. in the 900 block of North … Read more

SAPD: Man dies after possibly suffering medical episode, crashing vehicle on north side

Police said the man was found unresponsive at the scene and transported to a local hospital, where he was later pronounced dead. SAN ANTONIO — A 53-year-old man died Friday night after a single-vehicle crash on the north side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. Officials said the incident occurred around 9:08 p.m. at … Read more

St. Andrew’s Church to host music festival this weekend in Lytle

Proceeds from the festival will also go toward the construction of a St. Andrew’s Event Center, which church leaders say will benefit the Lytle community. LYTLE, Texas — This weekend, the music spotlight will be on the City of Lytle. St. Andrew’s Church will host a 2-day music festival on September 27-28. Saturday will feature … Read more

Big Texas Comicon returns to SA packed with star power. Here’s the celebs fans can expect to see.

Attendees can look forward to celebrity meet-and-greets, Q&A panels, artists and vendors, costume contests and immersive experiences. SAN ANTONIO — Downtown San Antonio is poised to transform into fandom heaven this fall as Big Texas Comicon returns for its biggest edition yet, promising a star-studded lineup. Gearing up for its seventh year, the premier pop-culture … Read more

‘That night, the city lost its innocence’ | How Austin reacted to the Yogurt Shop Murders in 1991

The crime that claimed the lives of four teenage girls at the “I Can’t Believe It’s Yogurt” shop 34 years ago stunned a city where violent crime rarely happened. AUSTIN, Texas — In 1991, Austin still had a bit of a small-town feel. The idea that something so terrible could happen in a city where … Read more