‘The truth will surface. It always does’: Murder suspect once attended family gatherings, relatives say

Relatives of 42-year-old Valeen Joy Tellez say the man accused of killing her once sat at their family gatherings — and they’re demanding investigators dig deeper. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio family is demanding justice after police say a woman was murdered inside a downtown hotel — by a man they once welcomed into … Read more

SAFD: Apartment building deemed total loss after ‘catastrophic’ roof collapse

Fire officials were called to northwest side for the fire just before 3 p.m. Friday. One person was treated for minor injuries, but several families were displaced. SAN ANTONIO — An apartment building on the northwest side was deemed a total loss Friday afternoon, and several families were received accommodations to be relocated elsewhere after … Read more

Dan Patrick pledges $1 million in campaign funds to install Turning Point USA at every Texas college and high school

Turning Point USA was founded by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk. TEXAS, USA — Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Friday he is committing $1 million from his campaign coffers to put chapters of Turning Point USA, the group founded by the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk, on every Texas college and high school campus. … Read more

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Alex Vesia and wife mourn death of infant daughter

Vesia and his wife thanked the Dodgers, the fans and the medical staff who helped Sterling and Kayla for their understanding and support. LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Alex Vesia and his wife Kayla announced the death of their child Friday.  “Our beautiful daughter went to heaven Sunday October 26th,” the couple posted … Read more

San Antonio International Airport sees minimal disruptions amid federal government shutdown

Jimmy Bass was in town to celebrate his son’s Air Force graduation and now he’s worried about whether he’ll make it back home to Charlotte in time for work. SAN ANTONIO — Operations are running mostly smooth at San Antonio International Airport, even as air travel across the country feels the strain from the ongoing … Read more

Sunday expected to bring more fire danger to San Antonio. Here’s what to know.

A Fire Weather Watch will be in place Sunday amid gusty and dry conditions. SAN ANTONIO — A combination of windy conditions and continuing drought will once again create a risk for fires in San Antonio and the surrounding region this weekend, amid a rollercoaster stretch of shifting weather conditions.  The National Weather Service (NWS) … Read more