Eagle Pass assistant fire chief recalls ‘controlled chaos’ during casino shooting response

Rodolfo Cardona professionally knew Marcus Antley, one of the victims from the casino shooting. Antley was a retired agent with U.S. Customs and Border Protection. EAGLE PASS, Texas — While a community continues to grapple with the deadly casino shooting, first responders with the Eagle Pass Fire Department are reflecting on the chaos from that … Read more

How is the federal shutdown impacting military families in San Antonio?

San Antonio leaders addressed local impacts of the federal government shutdown, emphasizing continued operation of city services and support for military families. SAN ANTONIO — With tens of thousands of military members and federal civil servants at work here in San Antonio, the mayor and city manager held a joint briefing Wednesday afternoon to talk … Read more

Community First celebrates 30 years of service, honors organizations making change in SA community

The 30 Over 30 initiative, a local spin on Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list, pays tribute to established leaders and organizations with decades of service in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Community First Health Plans recognized 30 local organizations and individuals on Wednesday morning for their longstanding service to the San Antonio area, honoring those … Read more

Medical examiner’s office releases tattoo photo, description in effort to identify woman pulled from Buffalo Bayou

The victim was found on September 25, becoming the sixth body pulled from a Houston bayou in 10 days. HOUSTON — The Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences is asking for the public’s help to identify the body of a young Black woman pulled from Buffalo Bayou last Thursday around 11:30 p.m. They released a … Read more

Fox tests positive for rabies in north Bexar County, no humans exposed, health dept. says

A fox tested positive for rabies in north Bexar County, raising a call to vaccinate pets. SAN ANTONIO — A fox, exhibiting abnormal behavior, tested positive for rabies in north Bexar County Tuesday, according to a press release from the county health department.  Officials said a homeowner reported a fox acting strange on his property, … Read more

Gun found in student backpack at East Central High School, district says

Officials recovered an unloaded gun from a student’s backpack at East Central High School, prompting a brief “Hold Alert.” SAN ANTONIO — A gun was discovered in a student’s backpack at an East Central ISD campus Wednesday morning, according to a letter from district officials.  The letter was sent to parents explaining that East Central … Read more