Motorcyclist’s deadly fall from parking garage prompts police probe

28-year-old Alexander Shute, who was stationed at Dyess AFB, died at a Fort Worth hospital Sunday. ABILENE, Texas — A 28-year-old Dyess Air Force Base airman died after a fall from the top floor of Abilene’s First Financial Bank building’s parking garage, where he had been taking photos and videos with other motorcycle riders. The … Read more

San Antonio Zoo temporarily closes some bird exhibits over concerns about Avian Influenza

This after a deceased wild black vulture found on the zoo grounds has tested “non-negative” for bird flu. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo has announced they will temporarily close some of their bird exhibits over concerns about the bird flu. The zoo says that preliminary test results from a dead wild vulture found … Read more

San Antonio parishioners pray for Pope Francis as he remains in critical condition Sunday

Pope Francis is still on supplemental oxygen and blood tests revealed mild kidney failure, according to his doctors. SAN ANTONIO — Prayers are pouring in from around the world, including in San Antonio, for Pope Francis following his hospitalization. On Sunday morning, the Vatican reported the Pope remained in critical condition but has not had … Read more

ACS employee fired after community outcry over video of alleged animal mistreatment

The video of “Hilo” the Alaskan Husky being dragged in the care of an ACS employee sparked outrage online and prompted the shelter to take action. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Animal Care Services (ACS) released a statement in response to an incident caught on video involving the alleged inappropriate handling of a dog by … Read more

Visitor tests positive for measles after UTSA campus tour, prompting San Antonio community alert

The university said in an email that a visitor touring the main campus for UTSA Day earlier this month tested positive for the highly infectious disease. SAN ANTONIO — The University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA) notified the Roadrunner community after a visitor from Gaines County touring the main campus earlier this month tested … Read more