Space heater suspected in fire at east-side home as San Antonio braces for arctic cold

San Antonio firefighters believe a space heater is to blame for a fire that broke out at an east-side home on Friday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Flames broke out behind a home east of downtown late Friday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. Officials said firefighters were called around 10:30 a.m. to the … Read more

Woman charged with arson, burglary, accused of trying to set the Comal County GOP office on fire

A woman faces charges of arson and burglary after allegedly setting a small fire at Comal County Republican Headquarters. COMAL COUNTY, Texas — A woman is charged with arson and burglary after officials say she started a small fire at the Comal County Republican Headquarters.  Crews were called out to the 200 block of Landa … Read more

Authorities search for missing Bexar County teen last seen leaving for school on Thursday

BCSO is searching for 16-year-old Journey Castillo whose last known location was Taft High School on the far west side. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance locating a missing teen last seen leaving her residence for school Thursday morning. BCSO is searching for 16-year-old Journey Castillo … Read more

How best to protect your plants ahead of the freeze? Here’s what the experts say.

As a San Antonio cold snap looms, Fanick’s Garden Center is offering essential tips for plant protection and resilience through the freeze. SAN ANTONIO — A weathered sign outside Fanick’s Garden Center on Holmgreen Road quietly proclaims their deep connection to green growth: “Established 1939.” It’s an east-San Antonio oasis where the roots are now … Read more

AFFIDAVIT: San Antonio man accused of sexual assault filmed on camera, sent video to victim’s family

A 19-year-old faces charges after allegedly recording a sexual assault and sending the video to the victim’s family, according to investigators. SAN ANTONIO — A 19-year-old San Antonio man is behind bars, accused of sexually assaulting a victim on camera, according to an arrest affidavit. Investigators say the victim reported the incident to authorities on … Read more