More than a dozen SAFD crews battle north-side apartment fire, officials say

Officials say all residents were evacuated and no injuries were reported. SAN ANTONIO — Multiple San Antonio fire crews responded to an apartment fire on the north side Thursday morning, officials say.  Firefighters were called to the Astra Apartments on the 11800 block of West Avenue not far from Blanco Road just before 6 a.m. … Read more

‘Jail shouldn’t be a death sentence’: Ten inmates have died at the Bexar County Jail this year

A grieving mother is now planning a peaceful protest. People are encouraged to show their support at the Castillo Funeral Home on Saturday. SAN ANTONIO — Jail should not be a death sentence, a grieving San Antonio mother says. So far this year, ten Bexar County Jail inmates have died. Most of those people suffered … Read more

New charges filed in connection with fatal dog attack that killed 1-year-old boy

The dogs’ fate will be decided next week. SAN ANTONIO — The latest affidavit for an arrest warrant connected to a dog attack that killed a one-year-old baby goes into great detail about not only the boy’s injuries, but the conditions inside the northeast Bexar County home where the violent ambush took place. The document … Read more

Red Cross in San Antonio stresses urgent need for volunteers as Hurricane Milton looms over Florida

Two training sessions are scheduled this week for those interested in a fast-track course to become a volunteer and be deployed to Florida. SAN ANTONIO — With Hurricane Milton on the verge of invading Florida, the American Red Cross of Central & South Texas is calling on the community to step up and volunteer.  The … Read more

San Antonio ISD to add ‘peace rooms’ to middle and high schools across districts

One principal admits there was an adjustment period, though he now calls it necessary for students inundated with modern technology. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio ISD plans to add peace rooms to 25 different middle and high schools beginning in January. The room, meant for all students, has an ambience that can only be described … Read more

Frio County remembers Sheriff Michael Morse

Frio County Sheriff Michael Morse dedicated 35 years of his life serving his community. SAN ANTONIO — Frio County Sheriff Michael Morse is described as more than a public servant. His dear friend Medina County Sheriff Brown says he had a calling to protect and serve. “We’re closer than brothers, I mean, we have been … Read more