NISD instructional assistant arrested, accused of abusing autistic non-verbal student

Jacob Hallam faces multiple felony charges of injury to a child, and is jailed with bonds totaling $60,000. SAN ANTONIO — A man is in custody following an investigation into allegations of abuse to a disabled student by an instructional assistant at Northside Independent School District. According to an arrest affidavit, an investigation into Jacob … Read more

Sheriff Javier Salazar gives update on barricaded subject in far Northeast Bexar County

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is working a scene involving a barricaded subject in far Northeast Bexar County. In a post to their Facebook, the sheriff’s office said the scene is located in the 6200 block of Waldon Walk. Sheriff Javier Salazar is expected to brief the media. His press conference … Read more

‘There was blood everywhere’: Neighbor tried to help victims shot in northeast-side attack

Even though Sheriff Salazar said the incident Wednesday night was a targeted attack, neighbors are shaken up. SAN ANTONIO — Pain and disbelief reverberated Thursday throughout the northeast-side community where an attack killed one child and left four others with gunshot wounds the night before.  Even though Sheriff Javier Salazar said the Wednesday night incident … Read more

BCSO: Shots fired at deputies responding to barricade situation on far north side

It’s unknown what started the standoff. Authorities are asking neighbors to stay indoors. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County authorities responded to an ongoing standoff on the far north side involving a barricaded person who officials say has fired at deputies, though no injuries have been reported.  The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office (BCSO) is asking neighbors … Read more

University Health breaks ground on East Side clinic

SAN ANTONIO – University Health continues its expansion across the city as the hospital district broke ground this week on another clinic. The University Health Wheatley clinic — a three-story, 60,000-square-foot medical complex named after African American poet Phillis Wheatley — will open on the East Side near the Wheatley Sports Complex in early 2026, … Read more

5 things to do this weekend: Entertainment-packed Mother’s Day weekend ahead

A few big-name artists are set to perform in San Antonio this Mother’s Day weekend. If you’re looking for some fun events for you and mom, here are our top picks. SAN ANTONIO — This weekend, May 10-12, is stacked with plenty of fun and family-friendly opportunities to enjoy the city, from big-name headliners making … Read more