Operation Lightning Bug: SAPD helps close 120 missing children cases in anti-human trafficking effort

“The parents are terrified. They don’t know their kids are at, what they’re going through. The kids are in an absolutely horrific situation that they can’t get out.” SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police, in partnership with the U.S. Marshals, have helped return more than 120 missing children to their families as part of a … Read more

‘We were watching it live’: SA vintage shop targeted by another smash-and-grab

The owner is grateful no one was inside during the break-in, including an artist who had been working there only an hour before the burglars struck. SAN ANTONIO — A beloved San Antonio vintage shop known for its community spirit is reeling after burglars struck again early Wednesday morning. The owner of The Thrift Thru, … Read more

‘It’s gross!’ | Spring Branch homeowners angry over yellow water. KENS 5 contacted the water company to find out what’s happening.

TCEQ received 17 complaints of poor water quality near Canyon Lake. What is Texas Water Company doing to fix it? SPRING BRANCH, Texas — Linda Shaw turned on the water faucet in the middle of August to find brown and yellow water coming out of the tap. It was disgusting, but she hoped it was … Read more

Lyft driver ambushed in San Antonio | ‘Gun was pointed at my head’

The ambush happened near Edgewood Veterans Stadium. SAN ANTONIO — A late-night Lyft ride nearly turned deadly for a San Antonio driver who says bullets tore through his windshield in a terrifying ambush early Sunday morning. Naazir Hinojosa was behind the wheel around 1 a.m. when he accepted a ride request near the John F. … Read more

Community visions emerge as SAISD seeks new life for vacant schools

SAISD seeks proposals to repurpose vacant buildings, focusing on community benefits. SAN ANTONIO — Over a dozen vacant buildings are up for grabs as SAISD continues its efforts to repurpose them. The district is seeking to lease the buildings and is now accepting applications. Right now, they’re accepting proposals for five former schools. San Antonio … Read more

Bexar County DA won’t pursue criminal charges after dozens of migrants were flown to Martha’s Vineyard in 2022

Sheriff Javier Salazar, who pushed for a criminal case to be pursued, called the decision “regrettable.” SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday that it wouldn’t pursue criminal charges after about 50 migrants were taken by plane from San Antonio to an island off the coast of Massachusetts in September 2022, … Read more