SAPD: Early morning fire forces evacuation at Capitol Cement Plant; no injuries reported

More than two dozen firefighters rushed to the building just after 2 a.m. SAN ANTONIO — An entire business was evacuated early Friday morning after a major fire on the northeast side, officials say. More than two dozen firefighters rushed to the Capitol Cement Plant on Nacogdoches Road just after 2 a.m. Everyone was evacuated … Read more

‘Be mindful’: SA families mourn after 5 motorcycle crashes in 5 days

The local group Fallen Riders is urging that motorcyclists have proper training and gear before hitting the road. SAN ANTONIO — A deadly week on San Antonio roads has left several families devastated after five motorcycle crashes occurred over five days—most resulting in death or serious injury. The latest happened Thursday morning, when a motorcyclist … Read more

Mayor Jones wants to change how initiatives reach City Council discussion. Some members are pushing back.

CCRs, or Council Consideration Requests, are how council members propose initiatives for discussion before possibly becoming city ordinance. SAN ANTONIO — A bipartisan contingent of San Antonio City Council members are pushing back against procedural changes Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones announced for the Council Consideration Request process, which determines which initiatives get to go before … Read more

SA City Council members call for special meeting to discuss mayor’s changes to CCR process

CCRs, or Council Consideration Requests, are how council members propose initiatives for discussion before possibly becoming city ordinance. SAN ANTONIO — A bipartisan contingent of San Antonio City Council members are pushing back against procedural changes Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones announced for the Council Consideration Request process, which determines which initiatives get to go before … Read more

‘Our warning was the screaming’: Kerr County survivors, families plead for support and change from state lawmakers after deadly floods

Hill Country leaders and residents urge lawmakers for better flood warning systems after losing 108 lives, including 37 children, in a July 4 tragedy. KERRVILLE, Texas — It was an emotional day in Kerrville as state lawmakers heard from dozens of Hill Country leaders, community members and a grieving mother. The committee hearing lasted more … Read more