SAFD: Fire breaks out at south-side thrift store, no injuries reported

An electrical problem under the Jen’s Korner Closet cash register caused the fire. The contents were a complete loss but there wasn’t much damage to the building. SAN ANTONIO — A fire tore through the Jen’s Korner Closet used clothing store Wednesday night. The San Antonio Fire Department responded to the 4100 block of Pleasanton … Read more

‘I’ve been scapegoated from the very beginning’ | Arredondo says there was ‘no hesitation’ to confront threat during Uvalde shooting

The former Uvalde CISD police chief, who has been indicted for alleged inaction at Robb Elementary School, gave a full interview to CNN. UVALDE, Texas — Former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo has spoken on camera for the first time since being indicted for the botched law enforcement response to the 2022 mass shooting … Read more

‘Target landlords, not tenants’: Council members plan to prevent water shutoffs at apartment complexes with outstanding bills

Hundreds of renters paid their water bills, but their landlords did not. SAWS said they had to ‘take a stand’ against delinquent properties with mass shutoffs. SAN ANTONIO — This summer, hundreds of paying renters were impacted by water shutoffs after San Antonio Water System (SAWS) initiated two rounds of disconnections. It was part of … Read more

‘There’s always a need’: Volunteers needed to serve as a voice for migrant children during legal process

Between 200 and 300 unaccompanied migrant children are in federal custody in our area. Non-profit, The Youth Center, needs help advocating for more children. SAN ANTONIO — A mother and child were rescued from harsh elements in remote ranchland in the Rio Grande Valley. Federal officials say the two got lost around 2 a.m. Wednesday and … Read more