Fire crews battling 2-alarm fire at Medical Center apartment complex

Authorities say the fire started on the third floor of one of the buildings. That building has since been evacuated. SAN ANTONIO — Fire crews are battling a two-alarm fire at a northwest-side apartment complex Friday morning, according to authorities. The fire started around 4 a.m. at the Preston Peek Apartments located at 4114 Medical … Read more

‘It can only help us’ | Under Project Marvel, downtown will reconnect to SA’s east-side 50 years later

About 50 years ago, the birth of I-37 separated downtown from the historic east-side. Under Project Marvel, the two would reconnect with a massive land bridge. SAN ANTONIO — City leaders describe the new concept of a sports and entertainment district as a “game changer”. The nickname for the likely billion-dollar vision is, fittingly, Project … Read more

‘It’s a slap in the face’ | Hondo Volunteer Fire Department to cease operations citing lack of funding among other issues

The Hondo Volunteer Fire Department has been in operation since 1909. HONDO, Texas — Come midnight on Friday the city of Hondo will no longer have the volunteer fire department that has been in operation since 1909. The department decided to terminate their contract with the Medina County Emergency Services District 6 back in October … Read more

‘We do have an issue’ | City of San Antonio declares overdoses a public health crisis

City Council passed a resolution raising awareness on the serious problem and also called for expanding access to treatment and recovering services. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County’s death rate with drugs is higher than the state average, according to Metro Health. The City of San Antonio is going a step further by calling overdoses a … Read more

Unanswered questions remain after city officials reveal ‘Project Marvel,’ SA’s bold downtown expansion vision

Some city leaders believe downtown needs a revamp. A new district which includes improvements to the Alamodome and a potential new Spurs arena is in the works. SAN ANTONIO — On Thursday morning, plans and renderings were unveiled for a downtown expansion and renovation under the codename “Project Marvel.” Most city leaders were in support, … Read more

‘He deserves so much more than that.’ | Estranged daughter of Navy veteran fights for proper military burial of her late father

To make matters worse, the name on the death certificate and headstone were flipped to read “Thomas Karah,” instead of his name Karah Thomas. SAN ANTONIO — A Navy veteran passed away and his family says they were never notified. Now his estranged daughter is looking for answers as to why her father, Karah Thomas, … Read more