Driver dies after fiery high-speed crash on San Antonio’s north side, police say

According to SAPD, witnesses told officers the driver was traveling at a high rate of speed before crashing into a tree. SAN ANTONIO — A driver is dead following a fiery crash early Saturday morning on the city’s north side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. SAPD said officers were dispatched around 3 a.m. … Read more

Switzerland wins first gold medal of Milan Cortina Games in men’s downhill

Franjo von Allmen topped the podium on the demanding Bormio course. WASHINGTON — Swiss racer Franjo von Allmen captured the Olympic downhill Saturday to win the first gold medal at the Milan Cortina Games. On a picture-perfect day in Bormio, von Allmen powered through the challenging course in 1 minute, 51.61 seconds. His time was … Read more

‘They left everyone here traumatized:’ Woman behind viral video of what appears to be ICE agents inside SA home speaks out

The video, recorded Thursday morning, shows two men wearing vests labeled “police” inside a home in the Sunrise neighborhood. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio woman says two men she believes were federal agents entered her northeast-side home without a warrant, an encounter captured on a Facebook Live video that has since gone viral. The … Read more

‘An ugly period in American history’: Castro slams Pearsall ICE detention center after tour

Congressman Joaquin Castro calls the Pearsall ICE detention center a “prison prison,” alleging overcrowding, medical delays and secrecy as Abbott backs deportations. PEARSALL, Texas — U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro is raising concerns about conditions inside the South Texas ICE Processing Center in Pearsall after touring the facility Friday. Castro said the center is holding more … Read more

Murder conviction for San Antonio man who killed Uber driver in 2023

Dominique Croom faces up to life in prison once he’s sentenced. SAN ANTONIO — A Bexar County jury on Friday convicted Dominique Croom of murdering a San Antonio Uber driver in 2023, according to online court records.  Croom, 33, was arrested on March 16, 2023, amid an investigation into the shooting death of 37-year-old Robert … Read more

Spurs set to gift $40,000 in grants to local organizations as part of Black History Month

The Spurs’ Black Heritage Night will honor local nonprofits with significant grants, including contributions from Harrison Barnes and his wife. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs will celebrate Black Heritage Night on Saturday, when the team hosts the Dallas Mavericks. It will also mark a night when the team goes above and beyond for … Read more