Border Patrol agents recorded the fewest monthly migrant apprehensions since 2021 on southern border

Migrant apprehensions in Texas decreased by nearly one-third in June, the first month of a new order by President Joe Biden that widely limited asylum claims. TEXAS, USA — This story was first published on The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here.  The number of migrants apprehended by federal authorities after illegally crossing the … Read more

Shops at Rivercenter to be completely overhauled, replaced by new dining concept

The 21,000-square-foot food hall within the Shops at Rivercenter will be completely overhauled from its current form of a traditional mall food court. SAN ANTONIO — The restaurant group of well-known San Antonio chef Jason Dady will be part of a huge renovation of the Shops at Rivercenter food court. Jason Dady Restaurant Group and … Read more

Fiber optic company hits gas main causing explosion in Wilson County, city says

No injuries have been reported. SAN ANTONIO — Reports of a gas explosion in Wilson County has caused several neighborhood streets to close in Floresville, according to the city’s Facebook Page. According to the city, a fiber optic company hit a gas main in the area of H Street and 9th Street in Floresville around 1:35p.m. … Read more

SAPD: Man arrested after DNA match connects him to 1998 sexual assault of a minor

Police said 55-year-old Albert Quiroga was arrested without incident on Tuesday for the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl 26 years ago. SAN ANTONIO — SAPD Public Information Officer Washington Moscoso said 55-year-old Albert Quiroga was arrested Tuesday and now faces charges for the sexual assault of a 15-year-old girl that occurred 26 years ago. … Read more

SAPD: Man arrested after hours-long standoff on southwest side where woman was shot in head

Police said SWAT teams assisted with the scene. SAN ANTONIO — A man was taken into custody after a nearly 6-hour standoff at a southwest-home Tuesday.  The San Antonio police initially responded to the 600 block of Taft Boulevard, near Frio City Road, around 6:15 a.m. for reports of a shooting. Police said SWAT teams … Read more