Man accused of fatally stabbing Las Palapas founder to be psychologically evaluated, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of fatally stabbing Las Palapas founder Edward “Ron” Acosta is awaiting a psychological evaluation, Bexar County court records show. A judge in the 186th District Court ordered on June 2 that David Ruiz be given a sanity evaluation, records show. The evaluation is scheduled for June 18.
Second screwworm case confirmed in Texas about 100 miles from San Antonio
USDA officials detected Texas’ second case of the the New World Screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite that poses major threats to the state’s multibillion-dollar cattle industry.
Fire spreads between two homes: One resident injured, multiple pets found dead
SAN ANTONIO - Fire crews responded to a reported structure fire on the city's Northwest Side Saturday morning that damaged two homes and took the lives of multiple pets. The San Antonio Fire Department was called around 11 a.m. to the area of Woodtrail and Summer Place after reports of a structure fire.
Wagyu Factory buffet plans San Antonio opening and more popular stories
Editor's note: The top San Antonio news of the week is full of restaurant tidbits, from all-you-can-eat beef to Cibolo expansions. Read on for our most popular stories, then find the best weekend events right here. 1. All-you-can-eat Wagyu buffet makes Texas debut in San Antonio. Wagyu Factory, an offshoot...
Driver found critically shot at West Side intersection; police search for shooter
SAN ANTONIO — Police are searching for a gunman after a driver was found shot at a Far West Side intersection. The shooting happened around 3:48 p.m. Saturday at the intersection of Culebra Road near Roft Road. Police say they found a male driver who was shot in a...
Texas Residents Happily Drive For Miles To Get These Famous Apple Fritters From A...
Tucked away on Judson Road in San Antonio, Texas, Instant Donuts has quietly built a reputation that stretches far beyond its neighborhood. People from across the state — some even driving in from Dallas — make the trip just to get their hands on the shop’s legendary apple fritters and freshly made donuts.
Woman accused of dragging boyfriend behind her car, injuries lead to leg amputation
SAN ANTONIO — A woman is facing an aggravated robbery charge after she drove away with a man hanging onto her vehicle, causing injuries that later led to the amputation of his right leg. According to an arrest affidavit, officers responded on May 12 to a disturbance in the...
Body Found In San Antonio Highway Construction Zone Snarls I-10 Traffic
Morning traffic on San Antonio's far northwest side slowed under the weight of something far heavier than rush-hour frustration Friday: a body discovered in a construction zone near the I-10 and Loop 410 interchange, according to KENS5. The body was found in a work area next to the busy interchange,...
Second inmate death at Bexar County Jail in a week, detox possible contributing factor
SAN ANTONIO - An inmate housed in the Bexar County Jail died Saturday after being hospitalized earlier this week, marking the second inmate death in a week. According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, Reyes Antonio Chaires Jr., 44, was pronounced dead at 4:38 p.m. June 6 by a physician at University Hospital.
Home built in 1897 near the Alamodome saved from the wrecking ball but yet...
A historic San Antonio home listed for $650,000 just two blocks from the Alamodome has quite the story to tell. Designated an Individual Historical Landmark by the city of San Antonio, this century home has seen it all — high society, disrepair and neglect, a date with the wrecking ball, an 11th-hour rescue and a […]

















