‘Officers didn’t have enough time’ | SAPD officers shoot knife-wielding teen following failed de-escalation efforts, police chief says

San Antonio police shot a teen after he allegedly charged officers with knives, following efforts to de-escalate the situation. SAN ANTONIO — Letty Ybarbo says she was working in her front yard on West Dickson, just off Southwest Military Drive, when she heard men repeating emphatically “Put it down!  Put it down!” She said she … Read more

Man arrested more than 3 years after alleged murder of two teens in San Antonio

Joshua Reyes has been charged with capital murder for allegedly shooting and killing two teens in July 2022. Author: David Lynch (KENS 5), Marcus Risen, Mike Jimenez Published: 5:53 PM CDT September 8, 2025 Updated: 6:03 PM CDT September 8, 2025 SAN ANTONIO — A 20-year-old man has been arrested more than three years after … Read more

San Antonio offering free services for families needing infant, maternal and health assistance

These programs are especially important in areas of the community where families are struggling. SAN ANTONIO — The health of south Texans is a top priority for San Antonio’s Metro Health, and at the heart of this effort is the Healthy Start Program, which has been serving San Antonio families for over 20 years. The … Read more

San Antonio districts redefine ‘school day’ to allow phone use during non-classroom times

North East and Alamo Heights ISDs allow phone use during non-classroom times to comply with state law. SAN ANTONIO — Texas law states phones should not be used in school, but two San Antonio districts have found a workaround. Districts like North East ISD and Alamo Heights ISD let students check their phones between classes … Read more

FEMA to close one of its Kerr County disaster recovery center this week

Another recovery center will remain in operation in Hunt, Texas, for the time being. SAN ANTONIO — A federally operated disaster recovery center stationed in Kerrville since the catastrophic July floods will close up shop at 5 p.m. Thursday, leaving a lone FEMA service center operating out of Hunt, Texas.  The assistance area had been operating out … Read more