‘I feel like it traumatized my kids’ | Family of eight escapes east-side house fire; mother says they are ‘beyond blessed’

The family says when the fire started a 5 year-old boy hid in one of the back rooms, but they went back inside and found him and were able to bring him out safely. A San Antonio mother says she feels “beyond blessed” after she, her husband, their six children and two dogs escaped a … Read more

Where to find rodeo-themed cocktails and pop-ups in San Antonio

Businesses are rolling out pop-ups, from specialty cocktails to cowboy-chic decor. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo takes over the Alamo City every year, and locals are dressing up to get in the spirit. Downtown hotel bars and businesses are rolling out pop-ups, from specialty cocktails to cowboy-chic decor. Here’s where … Read more

At 13, San Antonio barrel racer Brooklyn Burrell rides for representation and results

Brooklyn earned second place in junior barrels at the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo. A competition known for highlighting the legacy of Black cowboys and cowgirls. SAN ANTONIO — At just 13 years old, Brooklyn Burrell is proving that talent has no age limit — and no lane. The San Antonio teen is a barrel racer … Read more