Police Chief William McManus said they will fill the vacancies in each department with SAPD officers. However, no one is losing their job. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio will begin phasing out its Park and Airport Police departments, folding both into the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), city officials announced Wednesday. Police … Read more
San Antonio cyclists participate in the Ride of Silence to honor victims of cycling accidents. SAN ANTONIO — A moving ride rolled out downtown on Wednesday night. The biking community met for San Antonio’s Ride of Silence. It is a silent procession to honor cyclists who have been killed or hurt. Organizer Jeff Moore wore … Read more
Dominic Ramirez enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps right out of high school, while earning a coveted spot in the Marine Band. SAN ANTONIO — A high school senior is marching into the future—snare drum in hand and Marine blues on the horizon. Dominic Ramirez, a passionate percussionist and graduating senior at Harlandale High School, … Read more
The accident caused traffic to be backed up while officials worked to investigate and clear the scene. SAN ANTONIO — A 32-year-old driver died after authorities say they crashed their vehicle east of downtown San Antonio on Wednesday afternoon. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on Interstate 10 at Roland Avenue. Officials with the San … Read more
Texas Democrats oppose Trump’s budget bill, fearing Medicaid cuts could leave millions uninsured. HOUSTON — A fiery national debate is unfolding over President Trump’s proposed budget. While it extends the 2017 tax cuts, it also calls for slashing nearly $1 trillion from Medicaid and SNAP—a lifeline for millions. Experts say this proposed bill is another … Read more
Texas lawmakers have advanced a bill to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers advanced a bill Wednesday to clarify medical exceptions under one of the most restrictive abortion bans in the U.S., putting the GOP-backed proposal on the brink of reaching Republican … Read more
Authorities say the driver of the car stayed on location and doesn’t appear to be intoxicated. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is on the scene where they say a car drove into the living room of a northeast-side home. Around 2 p.m., deputies responded to the 2100 block of Fawn lake after … Read more