Unoccupied home heavily damaged by overnight fire on the far west side, officials say

Officials say there may have been squatters in the home, which they say hasn’t been occupied for three years. SAN ANTONIO — An overnight fire left a far west-side home with severe damage Wednesday, officials say. San Antonio firefighters were called to the 7100 block of Rolling Hills Lane around 10:55 p.m. They arrived to … Read more

Man dead after being ejected from vehicle following rollover crash into San Antonio creek

SAPD said they found the man in the creek after being ejected from his vehicle following the crash. He was later pronounced dead at the hospital. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Fire Department has confirmed that two people have been hospitalized after a crash at a southwest-side intersection. Around 6 p.m., SAFD responded to … Read more

‘They deserve to have their time’: Trustee says Edgewood ISD broke policy in arrest of mother at board meeting

A parent advocate was arrested at an Edgewood ISD meeting after exceeding time. Trustee says policy wasn’t followed as outrage, protests and calls for answers grow. SAN ANTONIO — A routine school board meeting in Edgewood turned into a tense confrontation Tuesday night when a mother of two was handcuffed and escorted out of the … Read more

‘I promised her she would be safe’: Camp Mystic parents testify as Texas lawmakers promise safety reforms after deadly flood

The Wednesday hearings were the first time loved ones of Camp Mystic victims publicly testified. SAN ANTONIO — Parents of the 27 girls and staffers who died when floodwaters overwhelmed Camp Mystic the morning of July 4 spoke publicly before Texas lawmakers for the first time Wednesday. The testimony quickly lead to tears on both sides … Read more

Mayor Jones jumps in on pro-Project Marvel rally a day before pivotal City Hall vote

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones surprised business leaders at a news conference as she continues to pressure City Council members to pause talks for an economic impact study. SAN ANTONIO — Business leaders planned to make a stand to push Project Marvel forward Wednesday morning, but were surprised by the sudden appearance of Mayor Gina Ortiz … Read more