SA Councilwoman Teri Castillo pushes for plan to divert mental health cases from Bexar County Jail

The city has decided to move $30,000 from SAPD’s budget for a feasibility study on having a diversion and recovery center in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Progress is happening with District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo’s plan to reduce criminalization for anyone experiencing a mental health emergency. Castillo developed a plan in October to create … Read more

Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death ruled a suicide by Travis County medical examiner

Aguilera died after falling from a 17-story balcony in late 2025 in the West Campus area of downtown Austin. AUSTIN, Texas — The Travis County Medical Examiner has ruled the death of Brianna Aguilera a suicide, paving the way for Austin police to close their investigation into her death after she fell from a 17-story … Read more

Motorcyclist dies after colliding with truck in south-side San Antonio, police say

Officials said the driver of the pickup truck stopped to try and help after the crash. SAN ANTONIO — A man was killed late Thursday after crashing into a pickup truck on the city’s south side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. SAPD said officers were dispatched around 10:30 p.m. to the intersection of … Read more

SA Zoo shares most-submitted ex names so far ahead of ‘Cry Me A Cockroach’ Valentine’s Day event

The heartbreak leaderboard is in. 👀💔 Here are the top names who the San Antonio Zoo says have some not-so happy exes participating in this year’s fundraiser. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo has revealed the top names so far in its annual “Cry Me a Cockroach” fundraiser and if your name is on … Read more

Winter Olympics 2026: How did Team USA do in women’s snowboard cross?

The U.S. women’s snowcross riders were chasing America’s third-ever medal in the event. WASHINGTON — American snowboard cross legend Faye Thelen competed in her fifth Olympics on Friday, but missed out on a medal chance after she was knocked out of the competition during the semifinals. Team USA’s Stacy Gaskill, who finished seventh in snowboard … Read more

Bexar County DA significantly reduces family violence case backlog amid staffing improvements

The DA’s office says it has cut down the backlog by 37%. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office says it’s made progress on a massive backlog of family violence misdemeanor cases. The DA’s office says it has cut down the backlog by 37%. Last October, they had a peak of 2,896 cases. … Read more