San Antonio firefighters quickly tackle kitchen blaze at northwest-side food mart

SAFD said the fire sparked in the Amerigo’s Mart kitchen and caused damage to the vent hood, a wall and possibly some kitchen equipment. SAN ANTONIO — A grease fire broke out Wednesday night in the kitchen of a northwest-side food mart, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. Firefighters responded around 10:11 p.m. to … Read more

SAPD: Man found dead after shooting at southeast-side apartment complex

Investigators are searching for evidence that will lead them to find the person who pulled the trigger. SAN ANTONIO — A man is dead after San Antonio police said gunfire erupted at a southeast-side apartment complex on Wednesday night. Detectives are left with a mystery, searching for the person who pulled the trigger. Right now, … Read more

‘To some, she was like a second mother’ | Harlandale High School gym renamed after beloved coach

Sylvia Cardenas spent 33 years with Harlandale ISD, including 28 seasons as the head volleyball coach. SAN ANTONIO — A pep rally like no other was held at Harlandale High School on Wednesday. The community got together to honor a beloved coach, mentor and Harlandale graduate. The school gymnasium now proudly bears the name of … Read more

‘We just need help’ | Residents at east-side senior living voicing their concerns over conditions they claim are dangerous

More than a dozen tenants at Wheatley Park Senior Living gathered Wednesday to voice concerns about a faulty air conditioning system and an unsecured door. SAN ANTONIO — Multiple residents on the east side say they’re living in hazardous conditions at a senior living complex. More than a dozen tenants at Wheatley Park Senior Living, … Read more

Edgewood trustee claims harassment, releases police report and provocative late-night text

The Texas Education Agency is reviewing misconduct claims by Trustee Michael Valdez against fellow Edgewood ISD board members. SAN ANTONIO — Fresh allegations are intensifying a months-long feud inside the Edgewood Independent School District Board of Trustees. Two weeks after the board issued a second round of sanctions against him, Trustee Michael Valdez emailed Texas education … Read more

River Walk’s first-ever food hall coming to downtown San Antonio. Here’s a first look.

The next chapter is being written for Assembly Hall, the La Villita community hub built in 1958. SAN ANTONIO — All the orange barrels aren’t just for show: Downtown San Antonio is in the midst of a major makeover.  From new hotels and the opening of Civic Park to a reimagined Alamo grounds and forthcoming Project … Read more

Traffic stop in east Bexar County leads to discovery of 6 kilograms of meth; suspect arrested

The estimated street value of the meth allegedly found in Ramiro Torres-Huato’s truck is estimated to be about $200,000. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A traffic stop for an expired registration led to the discovery of six kilograms of meth in east Bexar County, BCSO says. On Monday at around 1:30 p.m., a traffic stop was … Read more