SAFD: Firefighters swiftly contain fire at north-side apartment complex, several residents displaced

Firefighters launched a quick attack on the fire and ensured all residents were evacuated from the building, officials said. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters quickly contained an early-morning apartment fire on the city’s north side on Friday, preventing the flames from spreading to neighboring units, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. Crews responded around 3:40 … Read more

San Antonio Jewish Federation hires security director amid rising antisemitism and worldwide attacks on places of worship

The security director, who’s expected to start in April, has an extensive law enforcement background, including dealing with counter terrorism issues. SAN ANTONIO — The Jewish Federation of San Antonio has hired a security director amid heightened tensions involving attacks on synagogues worldwide and the war in Iran.  “We don’t have a choice but to … Read more

SAPD: Waymo vehicle crosses fire zone barriers and the man behind the wheel gets a ticket

Human error, not a glitch in the driverless car, caused the problem, according to the company. SAN ANTONIO — As firefighters were trying to bring a house fire under control in the 4600 block of Eisenhauer Road early Thursday, they had an additional complication. San Antonio Police said a man was ticketed when he was … Read more

5 years of silence in Schertz killing and family says ‘someone knows’

Five years after Jerod “JJ” Jeffrey was killed outside a Schertz apartment complex, his family is begging witnesses to break their silence and help bring justice. SAN ANTONIO — Five years after 21-year-old Jerod “JJ” Jeffrey was shot and killed outside a Schertz apartment complex, his family is renewing their plea for witnesses to come … Read more

Bexar County ME identifies 25-year-old killed in apartment complex shooting

San Antonio police responded to the complex off Waters Edge Drive over the weekend. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the 25-year-old shot dead at a west-side apartment complex last weekend as Justice Lee and ruled his manner of death a homicide.  Lee was killed and another man injured when a … Read more

Motorcyclist who led deputy on pursuit killed in deputy-involved shooting in Kerr County, officials say

A deputy tried to conduct a traffic stop on a motorcycle at about 6 p.m. Wednesday night. Officials say the motorcyclist did not stop, leading to a pursuit. KERR COUNTY, Texas — A motorcyclist died Wednesday night after authorities say he pointed a handgun at a deputy following a pursuit along Interstate 10 in the … Read more