Texas native Faizan Zaki wins the Scripps National Spelling Bee a year after finishing runner-up

The 13-year-old who lost in a lightning-round tiebreaker last year, outlasted eight other accomplished spellers to win the title on Thursday. OXON HILL, Md. — Faizan Zaki nearly threw away his opportunity to go from runner-up to champion at the Scripps National Spelling Bee with a shocking moment of overconfidence. Given a second chance, he … Read more

San Antonio couple arrested for stealing homes from ‘elderly individuals’, officials say

Officials said Richard Morin, with the help of his wife, was using fraudulent title documents to commit large-scale fraud and steal homes in the City of San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — A man and his wife have been arrested for allegedly stealing homes from elderly people in San Antonio. In March 2024, officials received information … Read more

Another line of storms expected to arrive in SA on Friday morning | Weather Impact Alert

This week’s storms have brought much-needed rain to the Alamo City, along with hazards like hail and strong winds. SAN ANTONIO — Weather Impact Alert Days: The morning of Friday, May 30 The reason: Severe storms possible, with hail, strong winds and flooding. The breakdown After San Antonio was spared from severe weather Thursday, another line … Read more

TIMELINE: Discovery of body at Woodlawn Lake marks the park’s 3rd such incident in 2025

SAPD says the latest incident is still under investigation. SAN ANTONIO — The discovery of an unidentified man’s body at Woodlawn Lake continues an uneasy trend for San Antonians living on the near-northwest side.  This incident, which San Antonio police say is still under investigation, marks the third such discovery in the last two months … Read more

Discovery of body at Woodlawn Lake marks 3rd such incident at the park in 2 months

SAPD says the latest incident is still under investigation. SAN ANTONIO — The discovery of an unidentified man’s body at Woodlawn Lake continues an uneasy trend for San Antonians living on the near-northwest side.  This incident, which San Antonio police say is still under investigation, marks the third such discovery in the last two months … Read more

‘There’s help out there’ | Bexar County program paves way for low-income residents to achieve prosperous futures

The six graduates collectively earned more than $63,000 in escrow savings, which is the second-highest total in the program’s history. SAN ANTONIO — On Thursday, Bexar County officials celebrated the achievements of six people who graduated from the five-year Family Self-Sufficiency program. The program, run by the Housing Authority of Bexar County, assists residents receiving … Read more