SAPD charges driver in November kidnapping case; suspect claims innocence

Jackie Deaton, 45, is telling investigators he had no idea he was taking the victim and her boyfriend as part of a kidnapping. SAN ANTONIO — Another person is now facing charges in a kidnapping that happened in November. Investigators say 45-year-old Jackie Deaton drove the car that was used when the victim was forcibly taken. … Read more

SAFD responds to west-side house fire possibly caused by electrical issues; no injuries reported

Fire officials say the fire started in a breaker box that feeding an EV charging station. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters put out a housefire early Friday morning that they say was possibly caused by an electrical issue. Officials were called out to a house in the 2900 block of Monterey Street around 1:44 a.m. for … Read more

Trump reclassifies marijuana, impacting Texas medical cannabis industry

The president signed an executive order this week rescheduling marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. SAN ANTONIO — President Donald Trump has reclassified marijuana under federal law, a move industry leaders say could have long-term implications for Texas’ growing medical cannabis program. President Trump signed an executive order this … Read more

Good news for Texas drivers: Gas is nearly 40 cents cheaper than the US average. How low are prices in San Antonio?

A gallon of regular gas in San Antonio costs $2.50 on Friday, with just one major Texas city going lower. SAN ANTONIO — With an estimated 8.7 million Texans expected to hit the road for Christmas, gas prices continue to fall at the perfect time.  According to AAA Texas, the average price for a gallon … Read more