New law could help people get mental health treatment quicker
TEXAS — State health data shows 1 in 5 Texans experience a mental health condition each year, with some posing a major risk to themselves or others. Advocates say a new law that takes effect on Sept. 1 will allow a safe intervention before things escalate into a crisis.
4 charged, 18 others detained in illegal gambling operation in southeast Bexar County, BCSO...
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Four suspects were charged in connection with an illegal gambling operation after deputies conducted a raid and detained 18 other people, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. The gambling bust happened after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Royal Room 777 in the 2300 block...
Young woman missing since early Wednesday morning after argument with boyfriend
SAN ANTONIO - A young woman who left her friend's home after an argument with her boyfriend has been missing since early Wednesday morning. According to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office, Shayla Spencer, 19, was last seen at her friend's house near Culebra Road and Loop 1604 around 2 a.m. on Wednesday.
VIA Park and Ride in Stone Oak costs over $25M, but services only a...
SAN ANTONIO – The newness of the VIA Park & Ride facility in Stone Oak has faded, as well as commuter Zachary Morse’s hope that it will one day fill up with commuters. “I don’t think that it was a very good idea,” Morse said. VIA...
SAPD: Three suspects rob cash machine on south side
SAN ANTONIO — Police say three suspects in a dark-colored vehicle robbed an ATM Wednesday morning. This was a surprise attack and not their first crime - the same suspects are wanted for different robberies. It happened at Pleasanton Road and Southwest Military Drive on the south side of...
Texas program doubles produce budgets for SNAP recipients
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. The Double Up Food Bucks program allows Texans on federal food assistance to double their budget for fresh fruits and vegetables up to a $60 value daily. Gracie Lopez is a...
Texas man gets prison; feds say he was buying guns for drug cartel
Edgar Raul Moreno pleaded guilty to making a false statement during the purchase of a firearm. Officials say he was working for the Sinaloa cartel.
Longtime San Antonio restaurant completely nails massive combo platter
From an enchilada to a puffy taco to a chicken flauta, this plate has it all!
Fired officer has ‘violent temper,’ unable to do job, says police chief
SAN ANTONIO — Former San Antonio Police Department officer Matthew Belver went before an independent arbitrator Monday seeking to be reinstated to the Department. Belver's attorney, Karl Brehm, argued Belver's actions actions did not warrant dismissal. Belver was fired in January of 2023 following a heated incident...
Victim of alleged father and son murder-suicide identified, police continue investigating
SAN ANTONIO - The victim of an alleged murder-suicide that took place over the weekend has been identified by authorities. On Monday, the Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office identified 31-year-old Carlos Mora as being one of the two people found dead at the corner of Dewitt Avenue and Blue Wing Road.
