Bexar County election officials clear massive voter registration backlog, just in time for early voting

The backlog left tens of thousands of applications in limbo when county officials said it was forced to pause processing. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Back in September, it was made known that Bexar County election officials were scrambling to process roughly tens of thousands of voter registration applications. At fault, according to the county: a … Read more

‘Children must be safe’: Texas senator explains how new committee will be ensuring that camps make changes after deadly July floods

The newly created Senate and House General Investigating Committees will be looking over a Texas agency’s shoulder as they implement youth camp requirements. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers will be looking over a state agency’s shoulder to make sure youth camps are safe in the aftermath of July’s devastating Hill Country floods.  Texas lawmakers already … Read more

‘I heard two pops’ | Witnesses recall moments when SAPD officers were shot by suspect on the west side

“I had seen the cop panicking, he was running back from his car, back to the person lying on the ground, he looked terrified,” the witness said. SAN ANTONIO — Two officers were shot and one person is confirmed dead on the west side of San Antonio Wednesday morning, officials said. Several police units and … Read more

‘A savage crime’: DNA sample connects 23-year-old man to sexual assault and murder of Stacey Dramiga, sheriff says

Samuel Aquim Charon, who authorities said doesn’t have a “significant” criminal history, is accused of murdering Dramiga in September 2024 as she was on a trail. SAN ANTONIO — More than a year after she disappeared while walking on a northwest-side trail, Bexar County officials have identified a suspect now accused of sexually assaulting and … Read more

Kerrville ISD bus drivers receive award for their courageous acts during July 4th flooding

KERRVILLE, Texas — Bus drivers from Kerrville ISD have received a special award for their part in saving almost 1,000 people during the devastating Kerr County flooding. The Courage Project has honored these bus drivers alongside 19 other individuals and organizations across the country with the Courage Project Award. These recipients “reflect the best of … Read more

Northwest-side church offers festive fun with free pumpkin patch and more

SAN ANTONIO — A free pumpkin patch recently opened up at a northwest-side church and everyone is welcome.  The Oxford United Methodist Church, on 9739 Huebner Road, is providing free seasonal activities for families, including a pumpkin patch, hayrides through the “spooky forest,” a petting zoo and specialty events.  On Oct. 25 there will be … Read more