Smithson Valley to battle for school’s first-ever title against football juggernaut Aledo

The Rangers are seeking their first state title in four tries, but have a mammoth of an opponent waiting at AT&T Stadium. SAN ANTONIO — One year removed from a heartbreaking loss to College Station in the state quarterfinals, Larry Hill’s Smithson Valley Rangers (14-1) will play for a championship after winning their 14th straight game—a … Read more

Teen shot by SAPD officer in McDonald’s parking lot arrested for third time since incident

SAN ANTONIO – An 18-year-old man shot by a San Antonio police officer in a McDonald’s parking lot has been arrested for a third time since the incident in 2022. Erik Cantu Jr.’s latest arrest happened Saturday, when he allegedly evaded an officer during a traffic stop, according to Universal City police. RELATED: Erik Cantu … Read more

Volunteering later in life may postpone, prevent cognitive decline and dementia, study shows

SAN ANTONIO – Ret. U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Glenda Rast spent her Monday volunteering for the Bulverde Spring Branch Angels, picking up Christmas presents for local kids. Though retired, she fills her days with volunteer work. “With the Alzheimer’s Association as a community educator. With my Kiwanis Club, we do a Stuff the Bus … Read more

Three arrested after leading state troopers on chase that ended in crash in east San Antonio

Authorities said two of the suspects were caught quickly, but two others fled into different homes before they eventually surrendered. SAN ANTONIO — Three young men were arrested after leading state troopers on a pursuit that ended in a crash and subsequent barricade situation on San Antonio’s east side, authorities said. According to the Texas … Read more

‘Barbie’ leads Golden Globe nominations with 9, followed closely by ‘Oppenheimer’

Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” dominated the Golden Globe Awards nominations with nine nods for the blockbuster film, including best picture musical or comedy as well as acting nominations for Margot Robbie and Ryan Gosling and three of its original songs. It was closely followed by its release date and meme companion Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer,” which scored … Read more

$550 million investment in Alamo Project could result in $11 billion for local economy

SAN ANTONIO – If you haven’t been to the Alamo recently, big changes are underway that could be integral to the future of downtown San Antonio. Five hundred fifty million dollars is being invested into the redevelopment effort of the Alamo historic district. According to the Alamo Trust, the nonprofit that operates the shrine, the … Read more