Customers head to Fiesta-themed stores for last-minute items before ‘party with a purpose’ begins

SAN ANTONIO – Fiesta will be here before we know it, and that means people are scurrying to local stores for last-minute items. From flower crowns, confetti and papel picado to clothing and more, Amol’s on Fredericksburg Road is always a popular spot, and of course, there’s also the Fiesta Store near North Star Mall. … Read more

‘Miranda Casarez is not a monster’: Defense tells jury death of 4-year-old boy was not starvation-related

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner had ruled the cause of death starvation for a four-year-old boy, but another medical examiner had a different opinion. Benjamin Cervera died in August 2021, and his death was ruled starvation by Bexar County Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Kimberley Molina. Benjamin’s stepmother, Miranda Casarez, along with his … Read more

🎊 FIESTA FORECAST: Unseasonably warm start, with a weekend cool front and rain chances

A humid and warmer-than-average weather pattern will be the theme this week, all the way into the start of Fiesta activities on Thursday. A cool front may push through South Texas next weekend, sending cooler temperatures and slightly better rain chances into the forecast by the weekend. Here’s what to monitor: KEY POINTS Unseasonably warm … Read more

Erik Cantu, Emily Proulx file civil lawsuit against James Brennand, San Antonio over 2022 McDonald’s shooting

SAN ANTONIO – Erik Cantu, the teen who was shot by an SAPD officer outside a McDonald’s in 2022, has filed a civil lawsuit against former SAPD officer James Brennand and the City of San Antonio. Cantu and Emily Proulx, the passenger in Cantu’s car, are being represented by high-profile civil rights attorney Ben Crump, … Read more

Monkey bites 11-year-old boy during family gathering over weekend, ACS says

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Animal Care Services is investigating a case involving a monkey that bit an 11-year-old boy on Saturday. The owned Vervet monkey, a species with gray fur and dark faces that is typically medium- to large-sized, bit the child’s right ear during a family gathering, according to ACS. Recommended Videos Family … Read more