Woman arrested on suspicion of DWI after motorcycle crash near downtown, police say

Officers say the rider lost control in a parking lot and crashed near an 18-wheeler early Tuesday morning. SAN ANTONIO — A woman is facing a DWI charge after a motorcycle crash just southeast of downtown San Antonio early Tuesday morning. According to the San Antonio Police Department, officers were called around 12:25 a.m. to … Read more

Retirement vs. resignation: The political impact of Rep. Tony Gonzales’ exit strategy amid sexual misconduct investigation

Gonzales admitted in March to an affair he had with a former staffer who died by suicide. Another ex-staffer recently accused him of sexual solicitation over text. SAN ANTONIO — As US. Rep. Tony Gonzales wraps ups his time in office, there are questions about the impacts of the three-term Republican congressman resigning versus retiring. … Read more

‘We are going to continue this fight’ | Family honors slain Converse woman with Fiesta medal as case remains unresolved

“Just know that our family is deeply wounded right now. However, wearing this medal, buying this medal shows that they really support us and they’re behind us.” CONVERSE, Texas — The family of a 22-year-old woman killed in a 2023 shooting is honoring her memory during Fiesta while continuing to call for justice in her … Read more

How many times has SAPD helped ICE this year? Department begins releasing that information

“It’s important as an effort of transparency,” Councilman Edward Mungia said about the sharing of information regarding SAPD-assisted ICE incidents. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department responded to requests to help U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel three times in a recent three-week span—including on March 30 at the airport, when a detainee … Read more

San Antonio firefighters extinguish small kitchen fire in southeast-side mobile home, officials say

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio firefighters quickly extinguished a small kitchen fire on the southeast side Monday evening, officials said.  Fire crews were called to the 5300 block of Southcross Ranch Road around 8 p.m., for a reported structure fire.  Officials said it was a small fire in the kitchen of a mobile home but … Read more