Mardi Gras in San Antonio: Where to celebrate

San Antonio restaurants and bakeries are serving up the flavors of Louisiana. From traditional king cakes to Tex-Mex-inspired versions. SAN ANTONIO — Mardi Gras may be famous in New Orleans, but here in San Antonio, the celebrations are just as lively! From jazz-filled parades to spicy crawfish boils, the city is bringing Bourbon Street energy … Read more

‘If they come at me, I’m coming at them’: SAPD releases 911 audio, bodycam footage from chaotic January confrontation in Stone Oak

The video provide a deeper look at the hourslong effort to take a gunman into custody after he allegedly shot and hit an officer responding to a suicide call. SAN ANTONIO — New videos released by the San Antonio Police Department provide a deeper, on-the-ground look at what happened on the January night that seven … Read more

SAPD releases 911 calls, bodycam footage from chaotic January confrontation in Stone Oak that left several officers injured

The video provide a deeper look at the hourslong effort to take a gunman into custody after he allegedly shot and hit an officer responding to a suicide call. SAN ANTONIO — New videos released by the San Antonio Police Department provide a deeper, on-the-ground look at what happened on the January night that seven … Read more

Bexar County sees increase in domestic violence-related homicides over 3-year period, per new report

The Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence reported more than 17,000 people received non-residential crisis advocacy services in 2023. SAN ANTONIO — The latest data from a local coalition of advocates reveals an increase in domestic violence-related homicides across Bexar County.  On Tuesday, the Collaborative Commission on Domestic Violence (CCDC) presented its 2023 Annual Statistical Report … Read more

ERCOT approves $54 million plan to move CenterPoint’s mobile generators to San Antonio

All Texans connected to the state grid will now pay for the generators rather than just CenterPoint customers. TEXAS, USA — This story was first published in the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Texas’ main grid operator on Tuesday approved a $54 million plan to replace two aging natural gas-powered plants near San … Read more

Galveston County Jail inmates are now wearing hot pink. Here’s why.

The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office explained why they’re trading traditional green uniforms for “safety pink jumpsuits.” GALVESTON, Texas — Some inmates in the Galveston County Jail are now wearing bright pink jumpsuits instead of the traditional green uniforms. All inmates will eventually wear the new look.  The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office cited four reasons for … Read more