‘I don’t know where to turn’ | SA grandmother loses decades-worth of memories, pet birds after home catches fire

Shirley Perez said this wasn’t just a house but a home where she raised all her kids. SAN ANTONIO — A home of 30 years went up in flames in a matter of seconds. A San Antonio grandmother is now left wondering what to do next but is also counting her blessings. Shirley Perez’s home, … Read more

What to know about downtown SA road closures, improvement projects ahead of Final Four

The City of San Antonio is upgrading drainage, sidewalks, and utilities along South Alamo to improve the area for pedestrians and businesses. SAN ANTONIO — If you’ve driven through downtown San Antonio, you’ve probably noticed the detours… and all the orange that’s taken over the heart of the city.  South Alamo Street is undergoing major … Read more

What to know about construction closures and detours in downtown SA ahead of Final Four

The City of San Antonio is upgrading drainage, sidewalks and utilities along South Alamo to improve the area for pedestrians and businesses. SAN ANTONIO — If you’ve driven through downtown San Antonio, you’ve probably noticed the detours. South Alamo Street is undergoing major construction and it’s all part of the city’s push to get ready … Read more

‘I was helping my people to get to America’ | Testimony of coordinator guilty in human smuggling tragedy continues

Christian Martinez took the stand in federal court Friday and Monday. SAN ANTONIO — A coordinator with the 2022 human smuggling operation that killed 53 migrants in a sweltering tractor trailer took the stand in federal court again Monday. Christian Martinez has pleaded guilty to multiple counts in this case. Now, Martinez plays a key … Read more

Former NFL player from Texas sentenced in Ponzi scheme, feds say

John Robert Leake, 43, pleaded guilty in September to one count of wire fraud and one count of transactional money laundering, authorities said. DALLAS — A former NFL linebacker from Plano has been sentenced to prison in a Ponzi scheme involving claims of luxury real estate and gold mines, federal authorities in California announced. John … Read more

Ohio elementary school teacher arrested in undercover prostitution sting

A spokesperson confirmed the district was aware of the incident and the teacher was removed from the classroom pending the outcome of the investigation. FAIRFIELD COUNTY, Ohio — A Columbus City Schools teacher was among 12 people arrested as part of a prostitution sting by the Fairfield County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said it … Read more