Dept. of War awards $98M contract to San Antonio Shoemakers for ‘Mission 1’
The military-tested shoe is made in Texas, sold to civilians and increasingly embraced beyond basic training.
3-year-old critically injured in three-car crash on Southeast Side
SAN ANTONIO — A 3-year-old child was rushed to the hospital with possible life-threatening injuries following a three-car crash on the Southeast Side. The crash happened at the intersection of Pecan Valley Drive the Interstate 37 access road. Police believe one of the vehicles involved may have run a...
Bexar County Medical Examiner identifies man found dead in Woodlawn Lake after severe storms
SAN ANTONIO – A man found dead in Woodlawn Lake after severe storms hit the San Antonio area August 28 has been identified as 64-year-old Juan Rolando Chavez, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner. San Antonio police said Chavez’s body was pulled from the lake August 30 after...
San Antonio locals debate the city’s best chicken-fried steak options
Did your favorite chicken-fried steak get a shout out?
Take a ‘curious’ walking tour through the city’s East Side graveyards
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. We're still in September, and it's not yet the month for Halloween, but as you’re beginning to plan your cooler-weather activities, Curious Twins could be one stop. Curious Twins is...
Residents rescued from apartment building blaze as fire breaks out in first floor unit
Firefighters rescued residents from a first-floor apartment fire reported around 7:20 p.m. as crews arrived to find flames coming from the first floor, according to a battalion chief on scene. Around 7:20 p.m., first responders were called to a reported structure fire near the corner of Windsor Oaks and Walzem...
San Antonio woman gets over 13 years in federal prison for $595,000 fraud scheme
Monica Marie Padilla was sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison for embezzling more than $595,000 from three San Antonio businesses and their clients. Prosecutors revealed she spent the stolen funds on home remodeling, DoorDash orders, Disney merchandise, a California trip, and her daughter's cheerleading activit
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe plans 6 San Antonio locations
The Florida-based chain serves pancakes, waffles and omelets, plus avocado toast, breakfast bowls and low-ABV brunch cocktails.
Alamo City Scorched: Upper-90s Heat Bakes San Antonio as Storms Fizzle
Temperatures are forecast to be warm. A shower or thunderstorm could develop Monday afternoon or early evening. Any storm that forms could bring a brief heavy downpour and gusty wind, while most of the city stays dry. No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the area. Tuesday Shower...
Major Jones issues letter to Gov. Abbott calling for answer to state’s Medicaid backlog
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling on Texas Governor Greg Abbott to address a rising backlog in Medicaid applications. In the Monday letter, Jones told Abbott to let her know how the mayor's office could "be a resource as we serve our most vulnerable neighbors."
