Female inmate dies after cellmate assault at Bexar County Jail, sheriff says
SAN ANTONIO — A female inmate died after being attacked by her cellmate at the Bexar County Jail, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said on Saturday. On Feb. 7, a deputy who was conducting routine checks was approached by a 38-year-old female inmate about the incident. The deputy saw the victim "lying in a pool of...
More than 180,000 ballots cast in Bexar County during early voting
BEXAR COUNTY – Early voter turnout in Bexar County for the 2026 midterm primaries has nearly doubled compared to the last midterm primaries in 2022. More than 35,000 people cast their ballots Friday during the final day of early voting, according to the Bexar County Elections Department, bringing the unofficial early...
Man ‘disregarded’ red light at 75 mph and slammed into pregnant woman’s car, causing...
A 30-year-old man, Alexander Diaz Mendoza, is facing charges after allegedly causing the death of a pregnant woman’s unborn child in a drunk driving crash in San Antonio, Texas. Mendoza is accused of running a red light while under the influence of alcohol, leading to the woman going into...
Worker injured after transformer explosion at construction site in west-side San Antonio, police say
SAN ANTONIO — An investigation is underway into an explosion at a far west-side construction site Friday night that injured a worker, according to San Antonio police. The incident was reported at 10:19 p.m. in the 3900 block of Wiseman Boulevard, near U.S. Highway 151 and Loop 1604. Police...
The last time a San Antonio mayor faced a censure vote was 1970. Here’s...
SAN ANTONIO — Whether or not it ends up passing, Friday's City Council scheduled vote to potentially censure Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones will represent a remarkably rare moment in San Antonio history. Not since July 1970 has a sitting mayor of the Alamo City faced such a reprimand from council colleagues.
Driver killed in multi-vehicle crash near I-10/Camp Bullis identified
SAN ANTONIO —The driver who was killed after a major crash near Camp Bullis on Thursday has been identified by the medical examiner. The victim was identified as Patrick McPhaul, 42, by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office. The crash happened around 10:21 a.m. off Interstate 10 West...
Affidavit: Woman arrested in connection with stabbing during custody exchange at YMCA on East...
SAN ANTONIO – A woman was arrested in connection with a stabbing during a child custody exchange at a YMCA on the East Side, according to an arrest affidavit. Melanie Gomez, 31, is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, Bexar County records show. Officers responded to the...
As spring nears, storm chances are rising for South Texas next week. Here’s when.
February was especially dry in San Antonio, with just 0.44 inch of rain recorded, but storm chances are rising for the upcoming week.
People Drive From All Over Texas To Hunt For Priceless Treasures At This Enormous...
The parking lot at Bussey’s Flea Market in Schertz tells a story through license plates from Houston, Dallas, Austin, Corpus Christi, and towns you’d need a detailed Texas map to locate. This isn’t just a neighborhood shopping spot; it’s a regional destination that draws treasure hunters from across...
Self-proclaimed ‘Dopest lawyer in town’ arrested again, accused of assaulting pregnant fiancée
The self-proclaimed "Dopest lawyer in town" is accused of assaulting his pregnant fiancée during a lengthy argument.
