SA City Council special meeting erupts over federal immigration enforcement | Live updates

Passions are running high at San Antonio City Hall on Thursday afternoon, where more than 150 people were signed up to speak. SAN ANTONIO — One hundred and eighty people signed up to speak during the public comments portion of a special City Council meeting to discuss immigration enforcement and federal operations in San Antonio, … Read more

Suspect arrested after ‘unprovoked attack’ leads to gunfire at San Antonio gathering, documents say

According to an arrest warrant, a suspect struck a man with a gun before it accidentally fired, hitting a nearby bystander. SAN ANTONIO — A gathering meant to honor a lost loved one turned into a chaotic and violent scene after police say a suspect pistol-whipped a man and that’s when the gun accidentally fired, … Read more

Here’s where warming centers will open in Bexar County during winter storm

Five county warming centers will open Saturday, Jan. 24, at 6 a.m. and remain open until Monday, Jan. 26. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County is preparing for dangerous winter weather this weekend as below-freezing temperatures and precipitation move into the area. Officials are preparing for dangerous weather and urging residents to “Bexar the Cold” together. … Read more

LOOK: Funko set to release new Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama POP! figure

San Antonio Spurs fans will soon see a new Victor Wembanyama Funko POP! collectible. SAN ANTONIO — Get ready, San Antonio Spurs fans, because your Silver and Black Funko POP! collection is about to get even bigger. Coming soon is a brand-new Victor Wembanyama Funko POP! collectible, available only at Target stores. It features the … Read more

Bexar County inmate mistakenly freed, recaptured near downtown San Antonio, authorities say

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards was notified of the incident. SAN ANTONIO — A man who was mistakenly released from jail, is now back behind bars, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.  Officials said 40-year-old inmate Gabriel Valverde was accidentally released from the county jail on Wednesday around 2:45 a.m. Valverde had been … Read more

Anna Gibson’s journey from trail running to ski mountaineering leads to Olympic spot

Anna Gibson was an elite trail runner when her friend suggested they team up for the U.S. mixed relay team in the new Olympic sport of ski mountaineering. WASHINGTON — Several months ago, Anna Gibson was mostly an elite trail runner. Like, sponsored-by-a-shoe-company, soon-to-be world bronze medalist sort of elite. A detour to another endeavor … Read more

Blue Bell teases a new kind of ice cream

Blue Bell is launching PRO, a new high-protein ice cream line with five flavors, zero added sugar, and major buzz online. BRENHAM, Texas — A new product announcement from Blue Bell Ice Cream is already generating major buzz online. In a post shared on social media, Blue Bell announced it is launching Blue Bell PRO, … Read more