SAFD: Overnight fire causes significant damage to southwest-side home, being investigated as arson

Authorities say burglar bars and other obstacles made it a challenge for crews to completely extinguish the fire. SAN ANTONIO — An overnight fire has caused at least moderate damage to a southwest-side home, and authorities are investigating it as arson. Crews were called to the 5600 block of Seacomber Place at about 9:52 p.m. … Read more

Multi-vehicle accident leaves one dead Friday afternoon, SAPD says

A 20-year-old passenger was taken to hospital where she was later pronounced dead. SAN ANTONIO — Editor’s note: The above video is from earlier coverage of the story. A major crash involving four vehicles on the northeast side leaves several people injured and one person dead Friday afternoon.  Emergency crews responded to the multi-vehicle crash … Read more

‘I was crying, shaking’: Same group of men accused of stealing gaming machines from several SA bars

Bar employees said the group appears to have a key that opens the machines to access the cash. SAN ANTONIO — A group of suspected criminals is targeting bars across San Antonio, employees say. But the group isn’t going to sing karaoke or buy a drink. Bar employees believe the same people are after gaming … Read more

San Antonio man accused of offering $500K to purchase family’s baby for organs

Jose Teran Jr. allegedly said he purchases babies for their organs, according to arrest warrant. SAN ANTONIO — A series of text messages left a San Antonio family fearing for their lives.  According to an arrest affidavit, Jose Teran Jr. offered half a million dollars to purchase the family’s baby. The strange twist of events … Read more

‘Really strong girl’ | 20-year-old survives horrific crash after good Samaritan pulls her out of totaled vehicle

Doctors told her it is a miracle she is alive. SAN ANTONIO — Emma Bond survived the unimaginable. The 20-year-old was hit by a wrong-way driver and was pulled out of her truck by a good Samaritan. Emma’s mother Shara Bond said the last few weeks have been tough. “She is a really strong girl,” … Read more