SAPD officer’s death ahead of Tuesday training exercise ruled a suicide; police vet was accused of invasive visual recording

Officials said William Kasberg was under investigation in Rockport, Texas, for alleged invasive visual recording. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police veteran William Kasberg died by suicide when he shot himself outside a vacant elementary school Tuesday, not in an accidental discharge of his gun, the county medical examiner has ruled.  William McManus, chief of … Read more

‘I was thrown to the ground’ | 2 men attacked, called homophobic slurs in downtown San Antonio

Rico Flores and his friend said they were targeted because of their sexuality. SAN ANTONIO — Brutally attacked while being called homophobic slurs, a San Antonio man said a group of people left he and his friend bruised and bloody while bar hopping downtown. Now he’s hoping the public can help find who did this … Read more

North East ISD enforcing ‘a lawful search’ of students suspected of carrying prohibited items to school

The district said starting next year, students who are suspected of having a prohibited item on them could get sent to an alternative school if they try to run off. SAN ANTONIO — The disciplinary update will start Jan. 6, 2025, and implemented at the district’s 22 middle and high school campuses. North East Independent … Read more

‘The spirit of Christmas is for everyone’ | San Antonio deli continues heartwarming holiday tradition

Gino’s Deli has been collecting letters for Santa and make sure every child gets a response. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio Christmas tradition 10 years in the making. One deli on the city’s north side has been making Christmas special for tens of thousands of children across South Texas. “They talked about it quite … Read more

City Council approves ban of horse-drawn carriages in downtown SA

City Council has voted to phase out the horse-drawn carriages operating in downtown San Antonio over a five-year plan. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio City Council voted Thursday on the future of horse-drawn carriages in the downtown area. There are five companies that operate horse-drawn carriages in San Antonio. They employ nearly 300 people to … Read more

Tower of the Americas set to receive nearly $20 million in upgrades in 2025, following City Council vote

The bulk of the money will go towards repairs for the iconic downtown structure, a project that will be overseen by the Chart House restaurant operator. SAN ANTONIO — Downtown’s Tower of the Americas is set to receive $19.4 million in renovations and repairs after San Antonio City Council approved a new lease agreement with … Read more