‘I cannot believe that just happened:’ Close call caught on camera as motorcycle crash and explosion narrowly misses children on sidewalk

“I also noticed that the rider was running across the street on fire,” Perez said. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A motorcycle crash in a residential neighborhood on the county’s west side led to a fiery explosion Thursday afternoon, narrowly missing several children nearby, according to a homeowner whose security cameras captured the crash. Robert Perez … Read more

Eagle Scout turns Fiesta tradition into fundraiser for veterans’ recovery in San Antonio

His project focuses on building a greenhouse to support therapeutic gardening for veterans recovering from traumatic brain injuries and other forms of polytrauma. SAN ANTONIO — An Eagle Scout is turning creativity into compassion this Fiesta season, designing a custom medal to support local veterans on their road to recovery. Hunter Diaz-Reyna, a member of … Read more

‘He was a saint:’ Community mourns 84-year-old man killed in brutal east-side slaying

Police say when they found Manuel Mendez’s body, his hands had been tied with rope, his body wrapped in plastic and set on fire. SAN ANTONIO — A vigil was held Saturday night for an 84-year-old east-side man whose killing has shocked the community and left family members searching for answers. Relatives of Manuel “Manny” … Read more