More than 10,000 in Bexar County submit their ballots on first day of early voting

Here’s how that stacks up with recent elections. SAN ANTONIO — As far as turnout for November elections goes, residents in Bexar County aren’t ready to declare that the question of funding a Spurs arena is as pivotal as a presidential contest… yet. Nonetheless, elections officials say that of the roughly 1.28 million registered to … Read more

Museo del Westside debuts, aims to preserve the stories and culture of historic SA neighborhood

The community museum is housed in the former Ruben’s Ice House and was planned by a team of historians, organizers, archivists and artists. SAN ANTONIO — It was mere moments after leaving the newest addition to San Antonio’s historic west side when Rita Garza made a decision: She would contribute to it.  “I’ve got things … Read more

‘He’s my guardian angel and his son’s’: On the same day an SA woman was burying her husband, a detective called to say her son had been shot

Leonardo “Alex” Casias was fatally shot just before midnight on Oct. 12 during what police say was an argument with a man at a vacant lot. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio mother is speaking out a week after her 27-year-old son was shot and killed on the city’s east side. Leonardo “Alex” Casias was … Read more

‘He’s my guardian angel and his son’s:’ San Antonio man fatally shot on east side, leaving behind a 5-year-old son; mom calling for justice

Leonardo “Alex” Casias was fatally shot just before midnight on Oct. 12 during what police say was an argument with a man at a vacant lot. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio mother is speaking out a week after her 27-year-old son was shot and killed on the city’s east side. Leonardo “Alex” Casias was … Read more

Graphic photos delay testimony in trial of former SAPD officers accused in Melissa Perez shooting

The state was starting to question a crime scene investigator before the debate over the nature of the evidence stalled the testimony. SAN ANTONIO — Testimony in the trial of three former San Antonio police officers accused of fatally shooting 46-year-old Melissa Perez in June 2023 during a mental health emergency paused Monday afternoon after debate … Read more

State Fair of Texas attendance hits decade low. Fair cites economic pressure weighing on families

Another State Fair of Texas has ended and now we know how many people made their way to Fair Park. DALLAS — An estimated two million people attended the State Fair of Texas this year, marking one of the lowest years for attendance in a decade.  After thin crowds prompted questions about State Fair attendance this … Read more