‘To remember and celebrate the life of a most reliable friend’ | McKinney Police K9 honored with funeral

Azi, a 2-year-old Belgian Malinois, died attempting to apprehend a suspect on March 13. MCKINNEY, Texas — A funeral for a fallen police officer took place Tuesday in the parking lot of the McKinney Police and Fire Departments, an honor reserved for a lost colleague and friend, even if that trusted co-worker was a 2-year-old … Read more

Residents jump from windows and balconies to escape northeast-side apartment fire

Police said a 34-year-old man is in custody, accused of starting the fire. SAN ANTONIO — When the Solana Apartments on Eisenhauer Road caught fire Monday night around 10:30 p.m., San Antonio firefighters from Station 24 on Austin Highway were just over one mile away. As they rolled up on the scene, they immediately asked … Read more

SAPD officer issued 15-day suspension for detainee mistreatment, records reveal

Officer Michael McCaffety is suspended until April 6 for verbally abusing a suspect, agency records show. SAN ANTONIO — An officer with the San Antonio Police Department received a 15-day suspension for a 2024  incident centered on the mistreatment of a detainee, disciplinary records show. According to agency documents, SAPD Officer Michael E. McCaffety was … Read more

Bodycam footage review leads to suspension for SAPD officer. Here’s what happened.

Officer Michael McCaffety is suspended until April 6 for verbally abusing a suspect, agency records show. SAN ANTONIO — An officer with the San Antonio Police Department received a 15-day suspension for a 2024  incident centered on the mistreatment of a detainee, disciplinary records show. According to agency documents, SAPD Officer Michael E. McCaffety was … Read more

South Alamo Street temporarily paved for Final Four weekend

San Antonio pauses South Alamo construction to accommodate Final Four, but businesses face losses due to prolonged disruptions. SAN ANTONIO — On South Alamo Street between Market Street and E Cesar Chavez Boulevard has been undergoing construction for the last few years.  While businesses were told it’d be done in time for the Final Four, that … Read more

‘Everything’s destroyed’ | Atascosa County family focused on rebuilding after Duke Fire destroys home

The Duke Fire leveled six homes in Bexar and Atascosa counties. Jessica Guerra and family are hoping the public can help them raise money for a new mobile home. SAN ANTONIO — There are days when Jessica Guerra believes she’s still trapped in the middle of a dream. But every time she wakes up in … Read more