“He has become emblematic of the monstrosity of the ICE system and the detention system,” Castro said. DILLEY, Texas — U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said he will travel Wednesday to the ICE detention center in Dilley to meet with 5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and the boy’s father, days after the child’s detention drew national attention … Read more
Five students and a school bus driver were hospitalized Tuesday morning after a Southwest Legacy High School bus overturned on Loop 410. SAN ANTONIO — Five students and a school bus driver were hospitalized Tuesday morning after a Southwest Legacy High School bus overturned on Loop 410 while transporting students to school. The crash happened … Read more
Texas’ population grew at a slower pace in 2025 than in previous years, according to new federal data. Nearly 32 million people now live in the state. DALLAS — Texas’ population growth slowed significantly last year amid a nationwide slowdown in the number of newcomers moving to the United States, but still topped the rest … Read more
SAFD was called to the 2400 block of Oak Hill Road for a structure fire around 7:54 p.m. Tuesday night. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio fire battled a “very active” blaze at a west-side apartment complex Tuesday night. SAFD was called to the 2400 block of Oak Hill Road for a structure fire around 7:54 … Read more
NBA Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony wanted both Spurs guards on his team for the Rising Stars Challenge. SAN ANTONIO — Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper will be playing on the same team in the 2026 NBA Rising Stars tournament thanks to Hall of Famer Carmelo Anthony. Castle and Harper were named NBA Rising Stars … Read more
The 22-year-old Frenchman’s comments come as Minneapolis has emerged as a flashpoint in the national immigration and enforcement debate. SAN ANTONIO — Giving some of the most direct comments of any NBA player in recent days regarding Minneapolis protests and the ongoing federal immigration crackdown there, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama said Tuesday he was “horrified” … Read more
Democrat lawmakers and community leaders plan to call for the release of 5-year-old Liam Ramos and his father from the Dilley ICE detention center on Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — Saturday’s protest staged by detained migrants at an ICE facility in Dilley has sparked renewed attention on immigration enforcement practices nationwide. Dozens of migrant families, including … Read more