UT San Antonio political expert weighs in on potential censure of Mayor Jones

Jon Taylor noted while a successful censure carries no legal penalties, it’s important to look out for potential impacts on future mayoral-council relations. SAN ANTONIO — On Monday, the San Antonio City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the potential censure of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, citing alleged unprofessional interactions over the past … Read more

2 charged with capital murder after teen shot, killed in New Braunfels

An 18-year-old, who is still recovering in the hospital from a gunshot wound, and 16-year-old have been charged with capital murder after a teen was fatally shot. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A 16-year-old boy was killed and an 18-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting Thursday evening in New Braunfels, authorities said. Around 6 … Read more

Harlandale HS placed on lockdown amid police response to report of student with handgun

SAN ANTONIO — Officials with Harlandale ISD say Harlandale High School was placed on a lockdown Friday afternoon “as a precaution” while law enforcement responded to the south-side campus after a 911 report.  The 911 call was prompted due to a report of a student believed to be in possession of a handgun. The lockdown … Read more

Lunar New Year Block Party brings food, music and 60+ local vendors for free community fun

Welcome in the Lunar New Year with a free block party featuring local vendors, lion dancers, DJs, and plenty of food, shopping, and family-friendly fun. SAN ANTONIO — If your calendar could use a little more joy (and your weekend could use a little more dancing), San Antonio is ringing in the Lunar New Year … Read more

7 hospitalized after multi-vehicle collision involving fire truck in west San Antonio, police say

First responders urge caution after a multi-vehicle crash in west San Antonio left several cars wrecked, but miraculously no fatalities. SAN ANTONIO — Witnesses who stopped to gawk at a multi-vehicle west-side crash Friday morning expressed shock that nobody died. Joe Arrington, with the San Antonio Fire Department, said, “The key here is that there … Read more

Harlandale HS placed on lockdown amid police response. Here’s what we know.

District officials didn’t specify the nature of the 911 report that prompted the police response, but they said “students and staff are safe.” SAN ANTONIO — Officials with Harlandale ISD say Harlandale High School was placed on a lockdown Friday afternoon “as a precaution” while law enforcement responded to the south-side campus after a 911 … Read more