Texas man gets 75 years for sexually assaulting child and fentanyl sale linked to teen’s death

The man received a 75-year sentence for sexually assaulting a child and selling fentanyl to minors, highlighting a troubling pattern of criminal behavior. SAN ANTONIO — A Hays County jury has sentenced a man to 75 years in prison for sexually assaulting a child, according to the office of Criminal District Attorney Kelly Higgins. Izaiah … Read more

How best to protect your plans ahead of the freeze? Here’s what the experts say.

As a San Antonio cold snap looms, Fanick’s Garden Center is offering essential tips for plant protection and resilience through the freeze. SAN ANTONIO — A weathered sign outside Fanick’s Garden Center on Holmgreen Road quietly proclaims their deep connection to green growth: “Established 1939.” It’s an east-San Antonio oasis where the roots are now … Read more

SA City Council special meeting erupts over federal immigration enforcement | Live updates

Passions are running high at San Antonio City Hall on Thursday afternoon, where more than 150 people were signed up to speak. SAN ANTONIO — One hundred and eighty people signed up to speak during the public comments portion of a special City Council meeting to discuss immigration enforcement and federal operations in San Antonio, … Read more

Suspect arrested after ‘unprovoked attack’ leads to gunfire at San Antonio gathering, documents say

According to an arrest warrant, a suspect struck a man with a gun before it accidentally fired, hitting a nearby bystander. SAN ANTONIO — A gathering meant to honor a lost loved one turned into a chaotic and violent scene after police say a suspect pistol-whipped a man and that’s when the gun accidentally fired, … Read more

Here’s where warming centers will open in Bexar County during winter storm

Five county warming centers will open Saturday, Jan. 24, at 6 a.m. and remain open until Monday, Jan. 26. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County is preparing for dangerous winter weather this weekend as below-freezing temperatures and precipitation move into the area. Officials are preparing for dangerous weather and urging residents to “Bexar the Cold” together. … Read more

LOOK: Funko set to release new Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama POP! figure

San Antonio Spurs fans will soon see a new Victor Wembanyama Funko POP! collectible. SAN ANTONIO — Get ready, San Antonio Spurs fans, because your Silver and Black Funko POP! collection is about to get even bigger. Coming soon is a brand-new Victor Wembanyama Funko POP! collectible, available only at Target stores. It features the … Read more

Bexar County inmate mistakenly freed, recaptured near downtown San Antonio, authorities say

The Texas Commission on Jail Standards was notified of the incident. SAN ANTONIO — A man who was mistakenly released from jail, is now back behind bars, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.  Officials said 40-year-old inmate Gabriel Valverde was accidentally released from the county jail on Wednesday around 2:45 a.m. Valverde had been … Read more