Empowerment summit for girls offers growth opportunities for San Antonio teens interested in STEM

SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio on Friday is hosting a two-day girls empowerment summit, designed to offer personal growth opportunities for local area teens. The summit, with a theme of “Girls Can STEM,” is in its fifth year and is done with the coordination of the San Antonio Fire Department. The summit … Read more

Portion of Santa Rosa downtown will be closed for several weeks for construction

SAN ANTONIO – The northbound and southbound lanes of Santa Rosa near Nueva Street in downtown San Antonio will be closed for several weeks due to ongoing construction. Starting Monday, March 18, the southbound lanes of Santa Rosa will be closed from Dolorosa Street to Cesar E. Chavez Boulevard for utility and road work, according … Read more

Early-morning fire causes roughly $85,000 in damage to South Side home after spreading to attic, SAFD says

SAN ANTONIO – An early-morning fire severely damaged a South Side home after it made its way to the attic early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. The fire was called in around 6:15 a.m. at a home in the 900 block of West Theo Avenue, not far from Nogalitos Street and … Read more

Man shot, killed during altercation in parking lot of South Side sports bar, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A man in his 30s was shot and killed during an altercation outside a South Side sports bar early Thursday morning, according to San Antonio police. The shooting happened around 2:20 a.m. outside the 210 Sports Cantina & Grill in the 1900 block of Southwest Military Drive, not far from Commercial Avenue … Read more

Southside Book Fair returns for third year

SAN ANTONIO – The Southside Book Fair is poised to make its triumphant return for the third consecutive year, offering a day brimming with literary delights, family entertainment, and the chance to meet esteemed authors from the Southside and beyond. Scheduled for March 24, 2024, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., this free and open-to-the-public … Read more

Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash with car in Converse, police say

CONVERSE, Texas – A motorcyclist is dead following a head-on crash with a car in Converse early Thursday morning, according to the Converse Police Department. The crash happened around 12:40 a.m. near Gibbs Sprawl Road and Crestway Road. Recommended Videos According to police, a man on a motorcycle was traveling on Gibbs Sprawl Road when … Read more