Active SWAT situation closes part of Fredericksburg Road near Medical Center
An active police situation has closed a portion of Fredericksburg Road near the Medical Center on Thursday morning.
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Overnight fire damages home in Northwest Bexar County; no reported injuries
SAN ANTONIO – The residents of a Northwest Bexar County home were able to avoid injury after a house fire spread overnight, according to the Bexar County Fire Department. The fire was called in just before midnight at a home in the 8300 block of Dotted Palm, not far from Shaenfield Road and Loop 1604. … Read more
Families urge people partying during Fiesta to have a safe, sober ride home
SAN ANTONIO – Natalie Garza said every day has been hard to bear since the death of her sister, Yulissa. “Really hard,” Garza said. “She had a big heart. She would help everybody.” Yulissa Valero was hit and killed by a drunk driver three months ago. Her family hopes sharing her story will stop people … Read more
Funeral headstone business owner arrested again, accused of felony theft
The owner of Angelic Monuments was arrested again, this time on new charges, according to court records.
Spurs discussed potential new arena home with state attorney general’s office, report says
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Spurs’ parent company said it started formal conversations on a potential move from its current East Side home to a location in the downtown area, according to a report. Spurs Sports & Entertainment confirmed its intention of exploring a move downtown in a letter sent Monday to the Texas … Read more
Family says city DART raid of North Side pet shop was excessive
SAN ANTONIO – The owners of a North San Antonio pet shop claim the city was unjustified in flooding the property earlier this year with investigators from various city agencies while executing an administrative search warrant. The Jan. 30 enforcement action at Forever Pets Inc., located in the 1000 block of Basse Road, has contributed … Read more
Transportation department addresses bike network plan updates, future implementation strategies
SAN ANTONIO – For San Antonio’s alternative transit advocates and recreational riders alike, the city’s Bike Network Plan (BNP) updates are continuing in the new year. In a Tuesday briefing to the city’s Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, the team behind updating the BNP provided updates and expectations for the third phase of their project. Recommended … Read more