Cyclist hospitalized after VIA bus allegedly side-swipes him
SAN ANTONIO - A VIA bus driver is being sought after allegedly side-swiping a bicyclist on Saturday night, causing him to be hospitalized. The incident occurred around 10 p.m. near the intersection of Fredericksburg Road and Quentin Drive. According to the San Antonio Police Department, the bicyclist was traveling...
Helping San Antonio’s seniors age with dignity: Local nonprofit hosts first 5K Walk
SAN ANTONIO — Under a soft morning sky, 150 runners set out through Southside Lions Park, their footsteps echoing a shared mission — to help San Antonio’s seniors age with dignity. King’s Compassion, a local nonprofit that serves older adults struggling to afford groceries and essentials, hosted...
‘We’re just heartbroken’: Mother and daughter reflect on devastating apartment fire
SAN ANTONIO – Investigators are working to figure out how a fire began that destroyed an entire apartment building on the Northwest Side. The fire started around 3 p.m. Friday in the 5100 block of USAA Boulevard. Sixteen apartment units were impacted; of those, nine of the units were being rented at the time. The...
Olla Express Café provides free breakfast to San Antonio families amid ongoing government shutdown
SAN ANTONIO – This week, Olla Express Café in downtown San Antonio provided free breakfast to those in need amid the ongoing government shutdown. The meals are available to anyone who needs breakfast and are funded entirely through community donations. “We are receiving donations little by little, so...
Trial delays lead to turmoil for family of 80-year-old carjacking victim
SAN ANTONIO – Nearly three years after 80-year-old Larry Brister was attacked, carjacked, and later died from his injuries, his family says they’re still waiting for justice — and for answers. In February 2023, Brister went out for a quick dinner run when, according to San Antonio...
Homeowner allegedly shoots aggressive friend after argument in home
SAN ANTONIO - A homeowner allegedly shot their friend after he became aggressive in their home on Saturday night. The shooting occurred around 11:10 p.m. near Spring Beck and Spring Corner. According to the San Antonio Police Department, the homeowner had a few friends over when one man had a...
Man dies after East Side crash involving racing driver on Interstate 10, officials say
SAN ANTONIO – A man hit by a driver who was racing on the East Side has died, officials said on Sunday. The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the man as Robert Espinoza, 33. His cause and manner of death have not been determined. The crash happened...
MISSING: Man last seen at mother’s house on Thursday night
SAN ANTONIO - The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating 53-year-old Elmer DeJesus, who was reported missing after he was last seen by his mother late Thursday night. DeJesus was last seen around 11 p.m. on November 7 at his home in...
Shooting at East Side convenience store leaves one injured, suspects at large
SAN ANTONIO — Authorities are responding to a reported shooting at a convenience store on the East Side. Police responded to the shooting around 3:45 p.m. at the intersection of Binz Engleman Road and Candlemeadow Drive. According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO), deputies responded to multiple calls...
A mother’s legacy lives on at this 50-year-old tamale spot in San Antonio
On carrying on after losing its matriarch, Brenda Téllez said she thinks her mom "would be very proud that we're not giving up, because that's not what mom would do. Mom would find a different way."
