Police searching for suspect who they say pepper-sprayed a store clerk on west side

Investigators say the suspect entered the store posing as a customer and tried to purchase several items. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help to identify a suspect involved in a robbery at a Northwest Side business. According to San Antonio Police Department, the robbery happened Tuesday, … Read more

Man finds AR-10 gun near elementary school in San Antonio on Christmas Day, SAPD says

Police officials said there was no evidence of theft, and it’s unclear to what extent authorities are still investigating. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department has opened an investigation into a gun that was found near a southwest-side elementary school. Around 1 p.m. on Dec. 25, SAPD responded to the 3139 block of … Read more

NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin’s father killed in Gaston County house fire, mother critically injured

The house fire happened on Blacksnake Road near Stanley. GASTON COUNTY, N.C. — The father of NASCAR driver Denny Hamlin died after a house fire, Gaston County officials said on Monday. The fire happened at a home on Blacksnake Road, northeast of Stanley and about 30 miles northwest of Charlotte, around 6 p.m. on Sunday. … Read more

Following in his father’s footsteps: EJ Smith enters the 2026 NFL Draft

EJ Smith is the son of legendary Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith, who played for the Dallas Cowboys for twelve years. DALLAS — Legendary Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith’s son has decided to enter the 2026 NFL Draft.  EJ Smith, who is currently a running back at Texas A&M University, announced his decision on Instagram … Read more