An Iconic Texans Boots Are Headed For The Smithsonian
Big Tex's boots in the Smithsonian? Is this truly for an exhibit to celebrate state fairs and their history in the USA or is this some kind of payback for Texas getting the space shuttle Discovery away from the Smithsonian?
San Antonio Gears Up for Grand Fiestas Patrias 2025 Celebrations Honoring Hispanic Heritage
The City of San Antonio is pulling out all the stops for the 2025 Fiestas Patrias celebrations. The Department of Arts & Culture, alongside the Diez y Seis de Septiembre Commission, is dishing out a calendar crammed with over 35 events to commemorate Mexico's independence and toast to the city's rich Hispanic...
Man says he was bit by large black dog not on a leash, police...
SAN ANTONIO — A man told police he was bit by a large black dog that was not on a leash Saturday afternoon. The incident happened around 5 p.m. in the 7200 block of Briar Place near SW Military Drive on the south side of town. When officers arrived...
Assistant City Manager Lori Houston, who led charge on Project Marvel, announces departure
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. Assistant City Manager Lori Houston has announced she is leaving her position. The 47-year-old has been with the city for 23 years. She is credited for being a key figure in the creation of Project Marvel,...
‘They loved that baby’: Neighbor says parents distraught after death of 15-month-old in hot...
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A southwest Bexar County husband and wife are facing criminal charges after their 15-month-old daughter died in a hot car. Shevetta and Aaron Combs, both 27, were arrested Thursday night on a charge of injury to a child. This was several hours after their 15-month-old...
Store employee jumps on hood of getaway car after suspect allegedly steals beer from...
SAN ANTONIO — A store clerk was injured when police say he jumped on the hood of a vehicle that was driving away from the store after the suspects inside it attempted to steal beer from the location in a "grab-and-go." Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of...
Labor leader statue widely criticized at its 1982 San Antonio unveiling
A monument honoring labor union advocate Samuel Gompers was lambasted for being out of proportion and not suited for its allotted space.
Chicago-style pizza chain serves up first San Antonio-area restaurant
The Woodlands-based Crust Pizza Co. is taking its own slice of San Antonio’s fast-casual market with the opening of its first area pizzeria at 813 Cibolo Valley #170 in Cibolo. The rapidly growing chain, known for its Chicago-style pies, will debut the restaurant on September 3. The franchise has...
SAPD: Teen arrested after allegedly pulling knife on another teen during meetup to sell...
SAN ANTONIO — An 18-year-old is facing charges of aggravated assault after police say he allegedly pulled a knife on another teen during a meetup to sell a pair of watches on the southwest side of town Saturday. Police were called out to the 7700 block of South Zarzamora...
San Antonio Thrift Store Accused of Cameras in Fitting Rooms
Outrage has erupted in Texas as shoppers question if their privacy was violated while trying on clothes at a San Antonio thrift store.