‘I am not going to resign’ | Congressman Gonzales remains in the race; UTSA professor says scandal may reshape primary

Expert says GOP leadership’s silence reflects narrow House majority, while primary challengers gain ground. SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales said this week he will not resign as questions continue to swirl over sexually explicit text messages and an alleged affair with a former staff member. “I am not going to resign. I work … Read more

Hill Country fire 100% contained after burning more than 1,100 acres in Gillespie County

The fire began Tuesday afternoon, during a week of dry, windy and hazardous conditions across South-Central Texas. The cause is still under investigation. SAN ANTONIO — Crews in the Texas Hill Country continued working to gain control of a wildfire that’s burned 1,160 acres in Gillespie County as of early Wednesday afternoon.  The Texas A&M … Read more

Hill Country fire 80% contained after burning more than 1,100 acres

The fire began Tuesday afternoon, during a week of dry, windy and hazardous conditions across South-Central Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Crews in the Texas Hill Country continued working to gain control of a wildfire that’s burned 1,160 acres in Gillespie County as of early Wednesday afternoon.  The Texas A&M Forest Service has dubbed the emergency … Read more

San Antonio police investigating after physical fight leads to shooting in southwest-side neighborhood

The suspects tried to flee in one of the victims’ vehicles. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are investigating a shooting that erupted in a southwest-side neighborhood Wednesday.  Police were called to the 100 block of Bluffside Drive around 10:30 a.m., for a shooting in progress.  According to a preliminary report, a 56-year-old man saw … Read more