Blanco County investigates suspected arson in ongoing brush fires

Officials believe recent brush fires in the southwestern portion of the county may have been intentionally lit. BLANCO COUNTY, Texas — Officials in Blanco County believe recent brush fires in the southwestern portion of the county may have been intentionally lit. Blanco County ESD 2 fire crews have responded to multiple vegetation fires recently, according … Read more

SAFD: West-side house fire sends crews rushing after reports of children trapped

Firefighters responded to a working house fire near Culebra Road early Thursday morning, where everyone inside escaped safely despite serious damage to the home. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters responded to a late-night house fire on the city’s West Side early Thursday morning after reports that children may have been trapped inside the home. The fire … Read more

Fireworks to blame for fire that heavily damaged northwest-side home, SAFD says

A northwest-side home was severely damaged after a firework sparked a fast-moving house fire, though everyone inside escaped safely. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters are reminding the public about the dangers of fireworks after a house fire on the northwest-side was reportedly sparked by a single firework Wednesday night. The fire broke out around 10:30 p.m. … Read more

Camila Mendoza Olmos’ death ruled a suicide, underscoring importance of mental health resources

Bexar County deputies discovered Olmos’ body Tuesday afternoon in a field near a landscaping company off FM 1560, not far from her home. SAN ANTONIO — Authorities have identified the body found in a field in northwest Bexar County this week as 19-year-old Camila Mendoza Olmos, who had been missing since Christmas Eve—the Bexar County … Read more

Spurs survive injury scare to Wembanyama, rally to beat Knicks 134-132 in NBA Cup final rematch

Julian Champagnie led the Silver & Black with 36 points to beat New York, 134-132, and avenge their loss earlier this month in the NBA Cup Final. SAN ANTONIO(AP) — Julian Champagnie had a career-high 36 points and the San Antonio Spurs survived an injury scare to Victor Wembanyama, rallying to beat the New York … Read more

Spurs’ Wembanyama doesn’t expect to miss time after hyperextending knee in win over Knicks

San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama left Wednesday night’s rematch with the New York Knicks in the fourth quarter after suffering an apparent left leg injury,… SAN ANTONIO(AP) — Victor Wembanyama says he feels fine and does not expect to miss any time after hyperextending his left knee Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Now, whether … Read more