The nation’s highest court affirmed a 60-year sentence in a 2015 San Antonio murder case after hearing arguments from a Bexar County prosecutor. SAN ANTONIO — A Bexar County murder conviction is now backed by the highest court in the country. The U.S. Supreme Court has unanimously upheld the conviction of David Villarreal in the … Read more

Kids can enter to become SEA LIFE San Antonio’s first Mini Marine Biologist — and win a private behind-the-scenes tour plus annual passes.🌊🐠 SAN ANTONIO — Calling all future ocean explorers — this one’s for you. SEA LIFE San Antonio is on the hunt for the city’s very first Mini Marine Biologist, and young sea-life … Read more

She had been found wandering around as a stray with a large, external cancerous mass. KERRVILLE, Texas — Our “Forgotten Friends” series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them and bring them home to love. This week’s Forgotten … Read more

An overall change in lifestyle including more screens and less physical activity is largely to blame. SAN ANTONIO — Heart attacks among younger people are rising dramatically, with one in five now occurring in people under 40. Early detection of heart disease is key, which is a big reason why American Heart Month exists. Heart … Read more

Bargain hunting just got even better. A new thrift store on the west side is opening Feb. 26 and every purchase helps save homeless dogs and cats in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — If you love a good thrift find and helping animals, this might be your new favorite spot in San Antonio. San Antonio … Read more

Up to 90% of extremely low birth weight infants need transfusions. A Feb. 27 blood drive aims to keep fresh blood ready for San Antonio’s most fragile patients. SAN ANTONIO — Some of San Antonio’s tiniest patients depend on blood donations to survive. St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital is hosting a blood drive Friday, Feb. 27, … Read more