SAPD: Victim lured into an ambush then shot in a jealous rage

A jealous boyfriend was arrested, accused of posing as girlfriend in texts before shooting, according to an arrest warrant. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police say a north-side shooting last summer was not random — and new details in an arrest warrant describe what investigators believe was a planned setup involving social media messages, a … Read more

Chase involving DPS and Homeland Security ends in crash on southeast side, officials say

A high-speed chase on San Antonio’s southeast side ended in a crash as DPS assisted Homeland Security. The driver was arrested, while others faced minor injuries. SAN ANTONIO — A chase on the southeast side involving Texas DPS and the Department of Homeland Security ended in a crash Friday morning. The incident happenend off Pecan … Read more

Local restaurant’s comeback story to be featured on national streaming show

A San Antonio eatery, Backyard on Broadway, transforms from a struggling small venue into a thriving 600-seat destination, gaining a national spotlight. SAN ANTONIO — A local restauarant’s comeback story will be featured on a national streaming show featuring restaurants from across the country.  America’s Best Restaurant, a national media and restaurant marketing company will … Read more

Chef Jason Dady brings flavor-packed crawfish boils to SA with new pop-up at The Rock at La Cantera

CrawDady officially kicks off Saturday, Feb. 21, with a free-entry, free-parking celebration beginning at 1 p.m. SAN ANTONIO — Boil season is about to get a whole lot bolder in San Antonio. Texas native Chef Jason Dady is bringing a new seasonal crawfish pop-up, CrawDady, to The Rock at La Cantera, adding another flavor-packed concept … Read more

$2.7M deal advances plans for Guajolote Ranch development in northwest SA amid endangered species concerns

This agreement allows Lennar Homes to pay nearly $2.7 million to take 230 acres of the Guajolote Ranch property where endangered species live. SAN ANTONIO — Lennar Homes is still pushing its limits on what it can do to make Guajolote Ranch a reality on San Antonio’s northwest side. In an agreement obtained by KENS … Read more

SA Councilwoman Teri Castillo pushes for plan to divert mental health cases from Bexar County Jail

The city has decided to move $30,000 from SAPD’s budget for a feasibility study on having a diversion and recovery center in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Progress is happening with District 5 Councilwoman Teri Castillo’s plan to reduce criminalization for anyone experiencing a mental health emergency. Castillo developed a plan in October to create … Read more