‘We’re not going anywhere’: Inside Bill Miller Bar-B-Q’s new headquarters built to double its Texas footprint

The 7-acre facility streamlines production, adds room for growth, and marks a milestone for one of San Antonio’s most iconic brands. SAN ANTONIO — It’s a San Antonio staple built on barbecue, family and faith in hard work. For more than 70 years, Bill Miller Bar-B-Q has served homemade brisket, pies and sweet tea with … Read more

‘It’s just soul crushing:’ Fentanyl deaths decline in Texas, but families and advocates say the fight isn’t over

“The tragedy that I had experienced, the depression and the anger that you feel, if you can make a difference, you need to make a difference,” one parent said. SAN ANTONIO — After recording the highest number of fentanyl-related deaths in 2023, Texas has seen a significant drop in fatalities — more than 40%, according … Read more

Texas mom becomes quadruple amputee — and a hero to her students

Despite undergoing more than a dozen surgeries, Krystina Pacheco returned to work as a school psychologist supporting students with disabilities. SAN ANTONIO — A Pleasanton woman who became a quadruple amputee after a life-threatening medical emergency has been honored with a national award for her resilience and dedication to her community. Krystina Pacheco was diagnosed … Read more

Inmate dies at hospital more than a week after arrest, BCSO says

Officials said 34-year-old inmate Victor Cadena was pronounced dead on Sunday morning. SAN ANTONIO — An inmate who was hospitalized following his arrest earlier this month has died, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Officials said 34-year-old Victor Cadena was pronounced dead at 8:34 a.m. on Sunday at University Hospital. According to BCSO, Cadena … Read more