SAFD: Two people and their cat made it out of their home safely after fire spread

Firefighters say the fire began in their garage, then spread into their home. SAN ANTONIO — A couple and their cat managed to escape their burning home early Wednesday morning, firefighters say. San Antonio firefighters responded to the 5400 block of Eclipse Street in Kirby around 1:45 a.m. for reports of a fire. Firefighters say … Read more

San Antonio considers a big rig parking ban on commercial streets

SAN ANTONIO — On Wednesday, the San Antonio City Council will discuss a plan to restrict big rig parking on city streets. District 8 Councilman Manny Pelaez is proposing a new ordinance that would prevent 18-wheelers from parking on commercial streets overnight.  It’s already illegal for semis to park on residential roads. Pelaez believes there … Read more

Some Austin council members believe police response at pro-Palestine protests could have violated First Amendment rights

Meanwhile, UT system leaders have said they’ll continue to call for help. AUSTIN, Texas — Some city leaders in Austin are raising questions about the Austin Police Department‘s involvement in the response to pro-Palestine protests on the University of Texas campus last month. They are now worried APD officers were used to violate protesters’ First … Read more

‘It’s not every day you see that’ | Small plane loses control upon landing at private San Antonio runway, ends up on street

Two people were onboard at the time. SAN ANTONIO — No injuries were reported after a small plane lost control while trying to land on a private north-side runway and instead crashed into a fence, prompting a response from Bexar County authorities.  San Antonio police officials say the aircraft didn’t slow down enough upon landing, … Read more