New west-side mural honors Mexican American trailblazers near downtown

A massive new mural celebrating community and culture was unveiled Wednesday at University Health’s Robert B. Green campus. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is known for its colorful and meaningful murals, and now, a brand new one is adding to the city’s growing public art scene just west of downtown. The “Comunidad Primero,” or “Community … Read more

H-E-B earns spot on Forbes list of America’s best large employers

The Texas-based grocery chain was recognized nationally for workplace culture, pay and employee trust. SAN ANTONIO — Almost every Texan knows H-E-B has built a reputation as one of the best grocery stores in the country, and now the company is receiving national recognition for more than just its shelves. H-E-B was recently named to … Read more

Multiple South Central Texas school districts investigate bomb threats, lockdowns issued

Several districts across the region went on high alert after receiving similar bomb threats Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — Several school districts across South Central Texas were placed on high alert Wednesday morning after receiving bomb threats that prompted lockdowns, evacuations and cancelled classes in some areas. Officials with Uvalde CISD, Boerne ISD, Comfort ISD and … Read more

Woman critically injured in motorcycle crash on northwest side, police say

According to witnesses at the scene, the woman fell off the back of a motorcycle and that rider fled from the scene. SAN ANTONIO — A late-night motorcycle crash on San Antonio’s northwest side is now under investigation and could potentially result in criminal charges. According to the San Antonio Police Department, officers responded just … Read more

Two killed in drive-by shooting outside north-side hookah lounge, SAPD says

San Antonio police are investigating after two men were shot and killed outside a north-side lounge early Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — Two men were killed after gunfire erupted outside a north-side hookah lounge early Wednesday, according to the San Antonio Police Department. SAPD said officers responded to a shooting-in-progress call around 1:24 a.m. at Myst … Read more

Defense claims mayor viewed evidence in Suzanne Simpson murder case

Brad Simpson’s defense is challenging three key law enforcement witnesses, alleging the Olmos Park police chief let the mayor view evidence after issuing gag order. SAN ANTONIO — Attorneys for Brad Simpson, the husband accused in the murder of Suzanne Simpson, have filed a new motion targeting three members of law enforcement expected to testify … Read more