SAFD: Vacant buildings go up in flames after grass fire spreads off Highway 281 on far north side

Fire officials said the large flames reached a couple of outbuildings, described as old barns, as well as a vacant home. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters were working to contain a grass fire on the far north side on New Year’s Eve that spread to several nearby structures, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. Crews … Read more

Push to improve housing affordability creates unusual political partners in Texas

Texas Republicans say a slate of laws passed this session will help lower housing costs. It’s music to the ears of liberal housing advocates. DALLAS — When Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed bill after bill aimed at improving housing affordability in 2025, he made into law policies that liberal housing advocates have wanted for years.   … Read more

Austin police mourn loss of K-9 ahead of planned retirement

“Thank you for your service, Jax,” APD said. “We’ll take it from here.” AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is mourning the loss of a K-9 that served alongside police officers for nearly a decade. Jax suffered a medical complication and died over the weekend. “Despite the efforts of dedicated and talented doctors, … Read more

‘We heard a flash bang’ | FBI arrests North Texas man in terrorism case

Federal authorities arrested a Texas man accused in court records of trying to provide bomb-making materials to people he believed were ISIS members. MIDLOTHIAN, Texas — Federal authorities arrested a 21-year-old Midlothian man days before Christmas in what court records describe as an FBI terrorism investigation involving alleged attempts to provide bomb-making materials to people … Read more