Early-morning fire causes roughly $85,000 in damage to South Side home after spreading to attic, SAFD says

SAN ANTONIO – An early-morning fire severely damaged a South Side home after it made its way to the attic early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. The fire was called in around 6:15 a.m. at a home in the 900 block of West Theo Avenue, not far from Nogalitos Street and … Read more

Judge dismisses defamation lawsuit against Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones filed by woman who claims Jones is her father

The lawsuit was initially filed in March of 2023. DALLAS — A judge Wednesday dismissed a defamation lawsuit brought by a woman who alleged Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was her biological father and that Jones and his associates had sought to portray her as “an extortionist.” The woman, Alexandra Davis, alleged in the lawsuit … Read more

Man shot, killed during altercation in parking lot of South Side sports bar, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A man in his 30s was shot and killed during an altercation outside a South Side sports bar early Thursday morning, according to San Antonio police. The shooting happened around 2:20 a.m. outside the 210 Sports Cantina & Grill in the 1900 block of Southwest Military Drive, not far from Commercial Avenue … Read more

Southside Book Fair returns for third year

SAN ANTONIO – The Southside Book Fair is poised to make its triumphant return for the third consecutive year, offering a day brimming with literary delights, family entertainment, and the chance to meet esteemed authors from the Southside and beyond. Scheduled for March 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., this free and open-to-the-public … Read more

Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash with car in Converse, police say

CONVERSE, Texas – A motorcyclist is dead following a head-on crash with a car in Converse early Thursday morning, according to the Converse Police Department. The crash happened around 12:40 a.m. near Gibbs Sprawl Road and Crestway Road. Recommended Videos According to police, a man on a motorcycle was traveling on Gibbs Sprawl Road when … Read more

‘We’re still in shock’: Conjunto community honors beloved member who police say was murdered by a neighbor

58-year-old Richard Amesquita’s body was found inside his burning home February 27. Police say video captured a neighbor beating him to death. SAN ANTONIO — A man who police say was brutally attacked and killed by a neighbor late last month is being remembered for his love of conjunto. Baltazar Castaneda is facing murder and … Read more