Bexar County firefighters battle blazes with specialized strike teams amid dry conditions

Bexar County ESD has two Strike teams, which consist of more than two dozen firefighters, nine fire engines and one mission. SAN ANTONIO — The moment wildfires spark, Bexar County’s specialized force of firefighters is ready to respond.   Over the past couple weeks, these crews have been challenged when fighting fires amid gusty winds … Read more

Ditch the dating apps! | ‘Pitch-A-Friend’ brings a fresh take on dating to San Antonio

Pitch-A-Friend is a live matchmaking event that offers singles a refreshing alternative to dating apps. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio singles are getting a new way to meet potential matches and it doesn’t involve dating apps. Pitch-A-Friend, a viral matchmaking event where friends take the mic to hype up their single besties, has officially arrived … Read more

‘I need help…call 9-1-1’ | Woman stabbed multiple times above BBQ restaurant on northwest side of San Antonio

New video shows a man with bloody hands near the scene. SAN ANTONIO — A woman stabbed multiple times early Wednesday morning was sent to the hospital in critical condition. That attack happed in an apartment at the 2600 block of Vance Jackson above a restaurant on the northwest side. Just two minutes after that … Read more

Former East Texas deputy gets probation for 4 sexual assault convictions

Fountain is also listed as a registered sex offender in Texas for sexually assaulting three women. SAN AUGUSTINE COUNTY, Texas — A former East Texas sheriff’s deputy received 10 years of probation after recently pleading guilty to four counts of sexual assault. Former San Augustine Sheriff’s Office Deputy Terry Fountain pleaded guilty to the charges on … Read more