‘A miracle’: New 911 dispatch technology saves man’s life

Rachel Young called for help when her husband, Keith, went into cardiac arrest. An SAFD dispatcher guided her through cardiopulmonary resuscitation over video chat. SAN ANTONIO — A relatively new technology is saving lives in San Antonio. In 2020, the San Antonio Fire Department (SAFD) became the first agency in the country to pilot and … Read more

‘He never saw it coming’: Teenager loses finger in hit-and-run. Now, doctors are trying to save his leg.

Investigators say 15-year-old Samuel Fernandez was hit from behind while walking to the gas station with his best friend. The driver took off. SAN ANTONIO — A hit-and-run on the southwest side nearly claimed the life of a teenager. All 15-year-old Samuel Fernandez can remember is walking down the road, then waking up in the … Read more

Search for Suzanne Simpson at Bexar County landfill ends after four days of no discoveries

Police had said Tuesday they were confident that evidence related to the Olmos Park woman’s disappearance would be found at the site. SAN ANTONIO — After four days of scouring an east Bexar County landfill for evidence connected to Suzanne Simpson’s disappearance, authorities said Thursday they were ending their search efforts at the site.  Deon Cockrell, … Read more

Suzanne Simpson case: Search efforts end at landfill east of San Antonio

Police had said Tuesday they were confident that evidence related to the Olmos Park woman’s disappearance would be found at the site. SAN ANTONIO — After four days of scouring an east Bexar County landfill for evidence connected to Suzanne Simpson’s disappearance, authorities said Thursday they were ending their search efforts at the site.  Deon Cockrell, … Read more

‘Hispanic voters are absolutely going to decide this election’ | Immigration, jobs, inflation among top concerns as election day nears

“Both political parties realize, if they want to stay in power, if we want our candidates to win, we have to win over that voting block,” said Eric Holguin. TEXAS, USA — Latino voters in Texas make up the 2nd largest group of voters in Texas, according to the non-profit UnidosUS. The organization recently conducted … Read more