San Antonio’s young poets invited to submit work for 2026 anthology

The San Antonio Public Library invites young poets in Bexar County to submit work for the historic Young Pegasus Poetry Competition. SAN ANTONIO — Young San Antonio writers, your moment to shine is here!  The San Antonio Public Library is calling on poets to submit their best work for the “Young Pegasus Poetry Competition” – … Read more

Community leaders, law enforcement to unite at Phyllis Wheatly Park to combat gun violence in SA

Police and community leaders unite for National Night Out to combat crime, focusing on decreasing gun violence in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Police, sheriff departments, and community leaders are meeting Tuesday across the state for National Night Out – an opportunity to work together to prevent crime. The Neighborhoods First Alliance and Harvard Place … Read more

Man sentenced for 2024 murder of girlfriend’s brother, Bexar County DA’s Office says

A man receives a 45-year prison sentence for killing his girlfriend’s brother after a confrontation turned deadly. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man will spend more than four decades behind bars for killing his girlfriend’s brother, according to a press release from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.  45-year-old Robert Carrasco was sentenced for … Read more

Castroville man arrested after 100 mph chase in stolen truck in Wilson County, officials say

Authorities arrest a Castroville man after a high-speed chase in Wilson County ends with a crash and the discovery of narcotics. SAN ANTONIO — A high-speed chase through Wilson County ended Saturday afternoon when deputies arrested a Castroville man accused of stealing a pickup truck and leading authorities on a pursuit that reached 100 mph, … Read more

‘It doesn’t say you violated it’ | NEISD board stands by cell phone policy despite TEA warning

“I urge you, please stand your ground, keep the control local, and show that NEISD won’t be bullied into policies that don’t serve our students,” said one parent. SAN ANTONIO — The North East Independent School District school board held a discussion Monday night regarding its current student cell phone policy, following a warning from … Read more

Ethics panel dismisses complaint against Mayor Jones centered around effort to bring DNC to San Antonio

An attorney representing Jones called the complaint “frivolous” before the board eventually dismissed it. SAN ANTONIO — Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has had a rocky first few months in office, but notched a win Monday night when the Ethics Review Board dismissed a complaint filed against her this summer.  The complaint – filed July 16 … Read more

‘A betrayal of trust’ | Former Holy Cross coach fired after police say a hidden camera in his office captured students undressing

Police say another employee discovered the camera disguised as an alarm clock in the office they share. The 34-year-old was a part-time coach at the school. SAN ANTONIO — A former Catholic high school coach is under investigation by San Antonio police after a coworker discovered a hidden camera disguised as an alarm clock inside … Read more