New $23M affordable housing project to bring nearly 90 senior units to west side in San Antonio

A historic senior housing site is getting a major makeover, with new units and renovations planned for nearly 90 low-income seniors. SAN ANTONIO — A major affordable housing project is getting underway on San Antonio’s west-side, bringing new life to a longtime senior community. Groundbreaking is set for Thursday at Alta Vista Jaime P. Martinez, … Read more

Firefighters battle hours-long blaze west of Uvalde before finally knocking it down

After nearly six hours of fighting flames, crews were able to put out a structure fire west of Uvalde with no injuries reported. UVALDE, Texas — Firefighters spent hours battling a large blaze west of Uvalde before finally bringing it under control. According to the Uvalde Fire Department, crews responded to a structure fire along … Read more

San Antonio seeks $1M grant to improve safety on General McMullen after critical crash

After a 74-year-old woman was critically injured crossing General McMullen, the city is now pushing for $1 million in safety upgrades. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio is looking to make a dangerous stretch of road safer after a serious crash left an elderly woman critically injured. City leaders have applied for a … Read more

2 Southwest ISD buses involved in crash on far southwest side, authorities say

No injuries were reported. Nine students were aboard one bus. SAN ANTONIO — Two buses from Southwest Independent School District were involved in a crash Wednesday afternoon on the far southwest side, officials said.  According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, the school buses crashed in the area of Macdona Lacoste Road and Loop 1604.  … Read more