SAPD shoots shotgun-wielding teen while responding to northwest-side disturbance, McManus says

Police said that as officers were going up the stairs at an apartment complex, the suspect reportedly came out and pointed a shotgun at them. SAN ANTONIO — Police responded to reports of a shooting on the northwest side that involved an SAPD officer. The officers involved initially responded to a disturbance call involving a … Read more

Texas Panhandle fires: Record winter heat and dry air helped worsen historic flames

Texas has a wildfire season in winter, but climate change is extending it, scientists say. TEXAS, USA — This story was originally published by the Texas Tribune, and can be viewed here.  Meteorologists at the National Weather Service office in Amarillo saw signs of possible danger in the Panhandle days before the first fire sparked. … Read more

Southside ISD sidewalk project set to get underway following student safety concerns

Superintendent Rolando Ramirez cited TxDOT, saying there’s still remains the possibility of having sidewalks built along U.S. Highway 281 South. SAN ANTONIO — Southside Independent School District is slated to have sidewalks installed along Martinez Losoya Road, outside the main complex, in an effort to increase student safety.  “The intersection is 281 and Martinez Losoya … Read more

Bexar County authorities find 12 migrants being smuggled inside 18-wheeler, officials say

Two teenage boys were among the migrants in the trailer, officials said. SAN ANTONIO — Twelve migrants were detained and three suspects taken into custody after deputies pulled over a tractor-trailer in east Bexar County on Thursday night.  Sheriff Javier Salazar said his agency received information that an 18-wheeler “with human cargo aboard” was about … Read more