Guide to San Antonio’s Pride weekend
Pride unfurls this weekend, headlined by the official festival and parade plus a slate of fun offshoot events. The big picture: Pride events are rooted in the 1969 Stonewall Riots, also known as the Stonewall Uprising, in New York City. Zoom in: Pride San Antonio organizes Pride Bigger Than Texas,...
Man charged in connection with 2024 murder on East Side, affidavit says
A man has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with a 2024 murder on the East Side, according to an arrest warrant affidavit. Terry Alonzo Johnson, 57, was charged with murder. The affidavit obtained by KSAT details the events leading to the death of Demarion L. Smith, 18,...
‘This is a death trap’: East Side neighbors express concerns over dangerous intersection
SAN ANTONIO – Some first responders and far East Side neighbors have dubbed the intersection at Loop 1604 and Schuwirth Road “The Can Opener” for how often people need to be cut out of their cars after accidents. According to data from the Texas Department of Transportation,...
Victim in crash with HCSO deputy identified as San Antonio woman
Editor’s note: Northbound US 281 is reopening Thursday night, according to TxDOT. LINN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The victim in a two vehicle fatal crash with an Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office Deputy has been identified as a San Antonio woman. The fatal crash occurred at 4:22 p.m. at the El Rucio Road and U.S. 281...
University Hospital vies for ‘Most Beautiful Hospital’ title in national contest
SAN ANTONIO - University Hospital is in the running for being the most beautiful hospital in the nation and encourages the community to vote through July 25. Soliant Health, a healthcare and medical staffing company, is hosting its annual "Most Beautiful Hospitals" contest. Since 2009, the contest has recognized over...
Fugitive in Violent Bexar County Home Invasion Captured in Kentucky, Returned to Texas
A man wanted in connection with a violent 2023 home invasion in East Bexar County has been captured and returned to Texas to face charges. On April 13, 2023, at approximately 7:10 p.m., multiple armed suspects entered a residence and held several victims at gunpoint for over an hour. A 19-year-old male was assaulted...
San Antonio Has a Haunted Festival Where Ghost Tours Meet Tarot Readings and Midnight...
If your idea of a great weekend involves spooky stories, strange sightings, and ghost-hunting gadgets, then buckle up—San Antonio is calling. At San Antonio Paranormal Fest, held at the ever-enigmatic Victoria’s Black Swan Inn, you’re not just visiting a haunted house—you’re stepping into a supernatural hotspot with a reputation as one of Texas’s most haunted sites.
This Texas Ranch Lets You Crush Cars And Fire Tanks In A Real Military...
Ever wondered what it feels like to drive a real tank or fire a World War II cannon? At DriveTanks in Uvalde, Texas, you don’t have to imagine it—you can do it. This adrenaline-fueled destination offers one of the most unexpected (and delightfully over-the-top) experiences in the Lone Star State: a fully immersive military thrill ride in the middle of a 10,000-acre Texas ranch.
SAPD: Suspect at large after man shot 3 times on East Side
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The search is on for the man accused of shooting another man three times on the East Side. According to the San Antonio Police Department, two men were arguing near the intersection of Jenull Avenue and Monson Street when of them pulled a gun and started shooting.
San Antonio man sentenced to 30 years for Bexar County aggravated assault
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A San Antonio man convicted of an aggravated assault charge received an enhanced prison sentence due to his previous criminal history, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday. Apolinar Rivera Jr., 39, was sentenced Wednesday to 30 years in prison for aggravated...