West-side bar damaged by fire, SAFD says

The cause of the fire is under investigation. SAN ANTONIO — A west-side bar was damaged by fire Sunday afternoon, officials say. It happened around 1:30 p.m. on the corner of West Commerce Street near NW 25th Street. Firefighters say when they arrived there were flames showing inside the bar. The cause of the fire … Read more

100 Club SA hosting Boots & Badges Casino Night, benefitting area first responders

The non-profit supports the families of fallen officers, and first responders injured in the line of duty. SAN ANTONIO — SAN ANTONIO, TX—A horrific scene happening this week: seven San Antonio police officers were shot by a gunman on a violent rampage. The department said all seven of the officers are expected to make a … Read more

Texas Senate unveils plan to create private school voucher program

The bill would provide families with $10,000 a year per student in taxpayer dollars to fund their children’s tuition at an accredited private school. AUSTIN, Texas — **EDITOR’S NOTE: This story was originally published in The Texas Tribune. The Texas Senate revealed a bill on Friday to create an education savings accounts program, a top … Read more

‘Senseless tragedy’ | Fire battalion chief shot and killed while trying to help driver who hit deer in Alabama

A resident in the area opened fire on Battalion Chief Bart Cauthen and the driver as they walked up his driveway for help. CHAMBERS COUNTY, Ala. — A Coweta County Fire battalion chief remembered as a brother, leader and mentor was shot and killed in Alabama on Sunday trying to help a driver who’d hit … Read more