COPS/Metro Alliance says Proposition B and Project Marvel numbers ‘don’t make sense’
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. COPS/Metro Alliance held a press conference on Friday to shed light on what they say is the real cost of Prop B. Organizers say the proposed $1.3 billion Spurs arena downtown...
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones on Prop B
San Antonio mayor, Gina Ortiz Jones, has taken a cautious, watchdog and hardline stance toward Project Marvel, the sweeping proposal for a downtown sports and entertainment district centered on a new Spurs arena, and is urging more public scrutiny before committing taxpayer funds. Project Marvel’s arena piece is...
Driver in critical condition after vehicle crash near Bandera Shopping Center
SAN ANTONIO – A driver was rushed to the hospital with life-threatening injuries after a two vehicle crash on the Northwest Side. Police were called out just before 3 p.m. Saturday to 918 Bandera Road near the Bandera Shopping Center. Police on scene said a silver sedan was heading...
This is San Fernando Cathedral, The Oldest Church In Texas
Imagine the stories these walls could tell, especially with ties to the Alamo and a history that stretches back to 1750.
Pride festival changes venue, cancels drag show after lawmaker’s pressure
Riverside Pride moved its event from the Comal County Fairgrounds to a New Braunfels church after drawing online ire and legal threats.
Heart-Stopping Rescue In San Antonio As Cat Is Found Stranded High Above A Highway...
Cats are natural climbers, often seeking high spots to explore their surroundings. However, their love for heights can sometimes lead to unexpected adventures, as it did for one fearless feline in San Antonio, Texas. One day, local Animal Care Services (ACS) received a call about a cat stuck on a...
Carjacking suspect at large after shooting friend and stealing vehicle
SAN ANTONIO — A man was shot and his vehicle stolen by his friend during an early morning carjacking on the city’s Northeast Side. The incident occurred early Saturday morning around 12:23 a.m. on the 13700 block of Lookout Road, near the Live Oak area. According to SAPD, officers headed towards the listed location...
Firefighters swiftly control townhome blaze, all residents safe
SAN ANTONIO - All residents were safely evacuated after a fire at a townhome early Saturday morning. The fire occurred around 1:05 a.m. near Starcrest Drive and Nacogdoches Road. According to the San Antonio fire department, the fire was on the first floor when it began spreading upstairs. Firefighters were...
10-year-old Lacoste Elementary student in custody, accused of online threat
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — An area student is in custody for allegedly threatening to shoot up their elementary school. KENS 5 reports the threat was reported Wednesday night, when a parent called the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office to report that a student at LaCoste Elementary School had made threatening remarks in...
Modern Mexican beauty brand moves headquarters from NY to San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO — Like many Latinos, Sandra Velasquez, grew up with nopales. "I'm from San Diego, California, originally, my parents are Mexican," Founder of Nopalera, Sandra Velasquez said. "Here in San Antonio, there's nopales everywhere. You know, we eat it so we know it as a food source, but it's also incredible to...
