Hill Country College Preparatory High School to remain closed for remainder of week following shooting

“Yesterday was one of the hardest days our district has faced,” Superintendent Dr. John E. Campbell said. BULVERDE, Texas — Hill Country College Preparatory High School will remain closed for the remainder of the week after the shooting at the school Monday morning, Comal ISD said in a new statement. Authorities say a 15-year-old male … Read more

San Antonio man sentenced to 55 years for fatal 2023 shooting on east side

Ruben Ramirez was sentenced to 55 years in prison for murdering San Juan Melchor in San Antonio after prosecutors rejected his self-defense claim during trial. SAN ANTONIO — On Tuesday, a Bexar County jury sentenced Ruben Ramirez to 55 years in prison for the murder of San Juan Melchor. Prosecutors said the fatal shooting occurred … Read more

Student used gun brought from home in Hill Country College Preparatory shooting, sheriff says

Comal County Sheriff Mark Reynolds said Tuesday that investigators have confirmed the student used a .357 revolver in the shooting. COMAL COUNTY, Texas — Authorities have released new details in the investigation of a shooting at Hill Country College Preparatory High School, saying a 15-year-old student used a revolver he brought from home to shoot … Read more

San Antonio Spurs’ De’Aaron Fox, Harrison Barnes named finalists for NBA awards

The NBA has announced that Fox is up for the Twyman-Stokes Teammate of the Year Award, while Barnes is a finalist for the Sportsmanship Award. SAN ANTONIO — De’Aaron Fox and Harrison Barnes are representing the Silver & Black as finalists for two of the NBA’s yearly awards! On Tuesday, the association started rolling out … Read more

‘They’re going to be healthier and avoid sickness’ | Texas SNAP recipients face new limits on sugary foods and drinks

Starting April 1, Texans using SNAP benefits will face new restrictions, barring purchases of sugary foods and drinks. WACO, Texas — Starting April 1, Texans who receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will no longer be able to use those benefits to buy many sugary foods and drinks. Senate Bill 379, signed into law … Read more

San Antonio scores big as Mixtli, Nicosi chef land James Beard nominations

The 2026 James Beard awards will be announced June 15 in Chicago. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is once again getting national recognition from the James Beard Foundation, with one restaurant and one chef named finalists for the annual awards. Mixtli, a Michelin-starred restaurant, was named a finalist for Outstanding Restaurant, a recognition it also … Read more

Family members asking for help finding missing teen last seen at Wagner High School

A 15-year-old girl, Alizae Capetillo, remains missing after being last seen at Wagner High School on Friday, police confirm. SAN ANTONIO — Police confirm a 15-year-old girl last seen on the northeast side is still missing as of Tuesday.  Alizae Capetillo, 15, was last seen around 11:30 a.m. Friday at Wagner High School at North … Read more