San Antonio West Side home goes up in flames as fire shoots through the roof. Crews quickly contain it, but a family is displaced. Investigators point to a possible electrical issue with a window AC unit.
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Canyon Lake boaters are back on the water as Comal County reopens Ramps 1, 2, 6, 7, plus Ramp 18 at Canyon Park and Ramp 3 at Comal Park after flood cleanup. More ramps remain closed as debris removal continues.
South Central Texas stays hot and mostly dry, but flood danger lingers. Frio River at Tilden is rising toward major flood stage near 27.9 feet, and Nueces at Cotulla could crest near 23 feet Friday.
Estimated value between $150,000 and $250,000 before bidding closed Monday.
A 19-year-old Army private from North Texas is among two U.S. soldiers killed in an Iranian strike on a military air base in Jordan, according to the Pentagon.A
Uvalde County homeowners along the Leona River are facing massive flood cleanup: hundreds of homes water-damaged, dozens unsafe. Many lacked flood insurance and saw claims denied, even outside floodplains.
Boerne residents are cleaning up after heavy rain flooded homes. One family says water rose 6 inches in 3 minutes, destroying most belongings. Neighbors got out safely and now face mold, dumpsters, and rebuilding.
San Antonio West Side home goes up in flames as fire shoots through the roof. Crews quickly contain it, but a family is displaced. Investigators point to a possible electrical issue with a window AC unit.
San Antonio ISD trustees confirmed Dr. Adrian Bustillos as the next superintendent after a 21-day wait. The Aldine ISD transformation leader starts in August, promoting innovative schools and belonging.
A taxpayer's questions about a city construction project have prompted City Hall to review whether crews can be used more efficiently.
Suspect in a deadly San Antonio street racing crash that killed a 17-year-old girl gets bond cut from $100K to $50K. Release comes with strict rules: house arrest, no driving, random drug tests, no guns.
One man dead, one hospitalized, and one in custody after disturbance ends in gunfire
Tropical Storm Bertha forms in the Gulf near Florida’s Panhandle with 40 mph winds and may strengthen. Heavy rain, storm surge flooding and gusty winds possible from Florida to Louisiana as it drifts west.
Tropical system poised to become Bertha is crawling across the Gulf as steering currents weaken. Forecasters warn slow motion can mean training rain, flash flooding, and bigger track shifts, especially for South Texas.
SA Animal Care Services and SAPD are investigating up to three dogs found dead in a parked downtown car after an odor report. Heat exposure is suspected pending necropsy; animal-cruelty charges are being reviewed.
After years of historic drought that dropped Canyon Lake so low that boats were not allowed on it, last week’s rainfall sent water levels surging and quickly re
A man was taken to the hospital after he was stabbed around 5 p.m. near 108 N. Rosillo St. on San Antonio’s West Side, according to preliminary information from the San Antonio Fire Department.The fire department said it
Deputies responded to IH-35 S after reports of dogs left behind. They found 18 dogs allegedly abandoned for 3 weeks after the owner left the state. A seizure warrant is being executed as neglect is investigated.
SAPD says a bicycle stop at the 800 block of Hammond at 2:18 a.m. led to an officer-involved shooting after the suspect allegedly pointed a gun. Andrew Davila Jr., 52, died. Four officers on admin duty; probes ongoing.
A JustServe/America250 truck with up to 40,000 pounds of Church-donated food arrives at the San Antonio Food Bank July 22. More than 150 volunteers join the service project as the nation marks 250 years.
A rotund raccoon nicknamed "Jimothy" has become an unlikely local celebrity after videos of the animal roaming Seattle's Ballard neighborhood went viral.
Cause of death for Bexar County Jail inmate revealed as Sickle Cell Anemia
DOJ says it seized 1,000+ domains illegally streaming FIFA World Cup 2026 matches in Operation Offsides, citing copyright violations and malware risks. Probe led by ICE HSI with FIFA and major media partners.
Catholic Charities San Antonio ramps up flood relief with rapid response deliveries and a mobile shower truck. Crews are expanding along Highway 90 and urgently need supplies, Amazon wishlist support, and donations.
The Salvation Army is ramping up flood relief across the Texas Hill Country, adding mobile feeding units and new partners. Mercy Chefs and SBTC are boosting meal output as 59 counties join the disaster declaration.
San Antonio police say 5 suspects were arrested after allegedly assaulting and robbing two Knicks fans on E. Houston St. following a Spurs game, leaving both victims, ages 40 to 65, seriously injured.
A 450-pound sea turtle is recovering after being rescued off the Lower Florida Keys with help from the U.S. Coast Guard and wildlife conservation workers.
Bexar County deputies arrested 62-year-old Oscar Alberto Ibana after they say he threatened a woman with a sword outside her Benton City Road home and tried to drag her toward his vehicle before fleeing.
TxDOT brings its “Be Safe. Drive Smart.” anti-speeding campaign to New Braunfels Tuesday at Buc-ee’s, with an interactive exhibit. Texas logged 150,000+ speed-related crashes in 2025, killing 1,247.
Four-dollar gas is back: AAA says the national average hit $4.00 Monday as renewed U.S.-Iran strikes stoke wider conflict fears. Diesel rose to $5.11, raising inflation worries after Brent briefly topped $90.
Rain is over in South Central Texas, but rivers are still surging. Frio and Nueces are forecast to hit major flood stage Wednesday, threatening homes and livestock, while the San Antonio River nears Goliad.
SAPD released bodycam video of a June 16 North Side SWAT warrant attempt that erupted into a shootout after suspect Roman Pena allegedly opened fire. Pena and an officer were hit; multiple investigations are underway.
People living along Lake Travis are keeping a close eye on the forecast after Tropical Depression Two formed in the Gulf.It is still too early to know whether
Charles Byrd's murder trial has been postponed until Sept. 10. He is accused of killing his wife, Angela Byrd, concealing her body and triggering a massive manhunt across Bexar County.
Texas flood cleanup begins as Gov. Greg Abbott visits Kerrville with an update. He signed an emergency disaster declaration for 28 counties, unlocking federal aid. State deployed 2,700 personnel and made 270 rescues.
A driver suffered minor injuries after crashing into a parked car and rolling his SUV around 2:30 a.m. Monday on Fairhaven Street near Medical Drive, police said.
Wrestling is one of the oldest combat sports in the world.Later this week the Pan American Championships, an international wrestling competition, will take plac
Floodwaters tore loose hundreds of federally funded Rio Grande border buoys, drifting past Eagle Pass and briefly closing international bridges. Rep. Cuellar called it “embarrassing,” saying contractors ignored warnings.
EAGLE PASS, Texas — U.S. Customs and Border Patrol is responding to the border buoys breaking away in rushing floodwaters from the historic Rio Grande flooding
“Everything is destroyed — my bed, my furniture, everything,” Vasquez said.
Northside ISD named longtime leader and Holmes High alum Jessica Palomares interim superintendent effective Aug. 1, 2026, as Dr. John Craft retires as superintendent emeritus and the board starts its search.
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