A San Antonio woman was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison Thursday after taking an immigrant hostage in exchange for a $6,000 ransom, according to a Department of Justice. Jailene Reyes, 28, pleaded guilty on one count of conspiracy to commit hostage taking back in January, the department s...
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A new interactive exhibit is bringing the cosmos to downtown San Antonio. Smithsonian Starstruck: An Immersive Experience opened Thursday, July 2, at the Shops at Rivercenter, offering a virtual-reality journey through space designed to bring scientific discovery to the public. The new exhibit, d...
Inside the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago, visitors will see the names of two San Antonio veterans recognized for their service and activism in the movement to end military policies that barred gay service members from serving openly.Obama Presidential Center features 2 San Antonio veterans...
A year after Kerrville’s Fourth of July floods, ISD Superintendent Dr. Brent Ringo says the message has shifted but support is still needed. Grief resources include the 24/7 Hill Country Crisis Hotline: 877-466-0660.
A year after Kerrville’s Fourth of July floods, ISD Superintendent Dr. Brent Ringo says the message has shifted but support is still needed. Grief resources include the 24/7 Hill Country Crisis Hotline: 877-466-0660.
A San Antonio woman was sentenced to 40 years in federal prison Thursday after taking an immigrant hostage in exchange for a $6,000 ransom, according to a Department of Justice. Jailene Reyes, 28, pleaded guilty on one count of conspiracy to commit hostage taking back in January, the department s...
A growing network of radios, sirens and weather alerts are being put in place along the Guadalupe River to give residents and visitors more time to react during future emergencies.Local organizers said the next step is making sure people know how to use those tools.Multiple groups, individuals an...
If your weekend plans include time on the water, safety officials say a life jacket should be at the top of your packing list, along with water and sunscreen. It is also required by law to have properly fitted, Coast Guard-approved life jackets on a boat. Children under 13 years old must wear a l...
Texas DPS seeks help finding missing Henderson man Robert Gomez, 55, last seen July 1 at 3:30 p.m. on South Main Street. White, 5'9, 165 lbs, tattoos; ABC Auto hat, blue BodyArmor shirt. Call 911.
Texas DPS seeks help finding missing Henderson man Robert Gomez, 55, last seen July 1 at 3:30 p.m. on South Main Street. White, 5'9, 165 lbs, tattoos; ABC Auto hat, blue BodyArmor shirt. Call 911.
The federal government is putting $1,000 into investment accounts for 1.4 million American children — and it starts this Saturday.Officially called “530A Accounts” and widely known as “Trump Accounts,” the program launches July 4 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, signed in 2025. Think of it l...
Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain kick into higher gear across the United States on Friday as celebrations are balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country bakes under extreme heat.President Donald Trump will travel to South D...
Today @ 10:30 a.m., The Grill Sergeant shares tips to take your BBQ to the next level & non-explosive fireworks for the holiday weekend.The Grill Sergeant’s (also known as Chef Andrew Rog) Youtube videos has gained him a huge following & it caught our attention too, so we signed up for BBQ boot c...
Fire breaks out at abandoned building
Fire breaks out at abandoned building
A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth. Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link spacecraft from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific. The Pegasus rocket blasted off from the belly of a modified a...
Downtown San Antonio gears up for a packed July 4 weekend: Market Square’s 3-day celebration, inaugural Stars & Stripes 5K, parade on Houston Street, food and music at Hemisfair, plus a new 9 p.m. fireworks show.
Downtown San Antonio gears up for a packed July 4 weekend: Market Square’s 3-day celebration, inaugural Stars & Stripes 5K, parade on Houston Street, food and music at Hemisfair, plus a new 9 p.m. fireworks show.
Nearly a year after deadly Guadalupe River Hill Country floods, volunteers still help. A K-9 handler and a volunteer who reunited families with lost belongings recall the devastation ahead of July 4.
Nearly a year after deadly Guadalupe River Hill Country floods, volunteers still help. A K-9 handler and a volunteer who reunited families with lost belongings recall the devastation ahead of July 4.
In legislative hearings after last year’s July 4 floods, the state’s emergency management chief made some recommendations to state lawmakers. They included empowering the agency to vet volunteers who show up after disasters and establishing clearer guidelines for local officials to decide whether...
Announced in May, the move by TPR and the San Antonio Report to share resources and capabilities and improve efficiencies launched July 1.TPR and San Antonio Report join forces to make largest nonprofit newsroom San Antonio has ever seen was first posted on July 3, 2026 at 5:00 am.©2021 "San...
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTSTEMPS GRADUALLY GETTING HOTTER: Upper-90s possible next week 4TH OF JULY: Quiet, but hot RAIN: A stray shower is possible, Sunday & Monday looking less-promising FORECASTHOLIDAY WEEKENDWhether your celebrating in San Antonio or hitting the road today, you’ll find quiet weather ...
Interpol on Friday identified a 39-year-old woman from Ukraine as the main suspect in a bombing in Monaco that reportedly targeted a Ukrainian tycoon with links to Russia. The police organization named Anastasiia Berezovska, who remains at large, in a Red Notice posted on its website seeking her ...
People who need to take a chill pill in this Texas heat have plenty of rivers, lakes and other swimming holes to choose from.Luckily, San Antonio is surrounded by places to take a dip when the weather is hot. Below, we’ve listed some well-known and under-the-radar spots for swimming in this area....
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Saturday officially marks the Fourth of July, but some city offices will be closed Friday in observance of the Independence Day holiday. Most municipal offices will be closed, but police, EMS and fire personnel will remain on duty. If you’re trying to catch a break from the heat, select outdoor c...
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese on Friday condemned senators who blocked changes to a world-first social media ban for children, saying tech giants would use the delay to destroy incriminating documents that could be used as evidence against them.The government this week introduced to ...
Thursday night friends and family gathered at El Pollo Loco honoring the life of 17-year-old Moncerrat Martinez Maldanado. The teen was hit and killed by a susp
Thursday night friends and family gathered at El Pollo Loco honoring the life of 17-year-old Moncerrat Martinez Maldanado. The teen was hit and killed by a susp
The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend. It is capitalizing on the unpopularity of a government that’s trying to reform the sluggish economy, and eyeing promising prospects of power in an eastern region this fall. Yet the anti-migration nat...
Speaking in a hushed voice, Rosa López recalled how she had to sidestep the rows of bodies lying under a harsh sun as she helped her daughter search for her missing husband. Even her years working as a nurse did not prepare her for the sight of the dozens of dead wrapped in sheets or blankets.“We...
Thousands of visitors have flocked to Cesar Mora's farm in central California this week to gather free nectarines.He's giving his harvest away rather than watching it rot as he's locked in a legal battle with a company that claims exclusive rights over the variety of white nectarine he grows. He'...
Train enthusiasts will celebrate the 100th anniversary of a historic Swiss railway this weekend as vintage steam locomotives ferry tourists through the stunning Alpine scenery as part of the celebration.The Furka Pass, at an altitude of 2,431 meters (7,976 feet), is among Switzerland's highest Al...
World shares were mixed Friday after the Dow Jones Industrial Average set another record, as some key AI related stocks rose while others extended losses. The future for the S&P 500 gained 0.3% while that for the Dow slipped 0.2%. U.S. markets will be closed Friday for the Independence Day holida...
Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where he was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and property damage in his wake. He is also a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal.In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-old mammal hauled ...
Despite severe fuel shortages across Russia, President Vladimir Putin appears unbothered by Ukraine’s increasing attacks on his country’s oil refineries.He has shrugged off the setback for one of the world’s leading oil-producing nations as “not critical,” dismissed ceasefire proposals and insist...
In the 109th minute of a wild, pulsating, nerve-shredding World Cup match for the ages, referee Espen Eskås finally called time. Portugal advanced to the round of 16 after a 2-1 win against Croatia at Toronto Stadium on Thursday. That doesn't even begin to tell the story of the most dramatic of c...
After a long road trip and fresh off the USL’s league-wide mental health break, where each team gets a week off, San Antonio FC is back at home against Monterey Bay on July 4. SAFC sits second in the Western Conference standings (6-6-2) heading into the second half of the season. The team has bee...
President Donald Trump reshaped this year’s U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists to replace them. Now the question is whether he’ll put his money where his mouth is.With four months to go until November’s elections, it's still unclear how much MAGA Inc....
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