Vehicle burglary suspect crashes escape vehicle on I-35 while fleeing scene, arrested
SAN ANTONIO - A man is in custody after police say a reported vehicle burglary near the intersection of Zarzamora and 35 ended with a wrecked suspect vehicle and a foot chase. Officers at the scene said the suspect vehicle was found “wrecked out on the access road of I-35,” and the suspect ran from that location. Polic
Vet Fest, Back to School, Parks Picnic & Parade: This Week in San Antonio
Find free San Antonio events happening July 23–30, including school-supply giveaways, Vet Fest, live music, family activities and more. The post Vet Fest, Back to School, Parks Picnic & Parade: This Week in San Antonio appeared first on saobserver .
Traffic alert: TxDOT plans major I-35 closures for Thursday night, weekend
The closures are being made as part of TxDOT's $3 billion I-35 NEX project, which is expanding the interstate from eight to 14 lanes along the Northeast Side.
Bexar County Groups to Unveil Jail Reform Plan After 91 Deaths and Rising Concerns
The Bexar County jail reform framework calls for medical care, diversion and accountability instead of more detention beds. The post Bexar County Groups to Unveil Jail Reform Plan After 91 Deaths and Rising Concerns appeared first on saobserver .
SAPD suspends ‘super intoxicated’ officer after incident at New Mexico ski resort
TAOS COUNTY, New Mexico – A San Antonio police officer served a 15-day suspension this summer after failing to report an encounter with law enforcement at a New Mexico ski resort. A witness described him as “super intoxicated.”. Officers were dispatched Jan. 6 to the base area of...
Bertha expected to weaken over San Antonio while Cotulla and Tilden see flooding
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. About half of the San Antonio area is expected to receive rain from Bertha as the storm weakens into a tropical depression over the region. The National Weather Service reports only...
Suspect convicted in deadly shooting case sentenced to 30 years in prison
SAN ANTONIO - A co-defendant in the February 2023 shooting death of Duniel Valladares Fernandez has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, closing out the prosecution of both men accused in the case, according to the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office. Adis Hernandez-Rivas was sentenced Thursday, July...
Flu outbreak ends after sickening hundreds and killing one at Lackland Air Force Base
The flu bug began spreading among Air Force basic training recruits in May. At the peak, 284 were sick and six were hospitalized. One airman died.
Taco Blvd Vanishes From Alamo Ranch as San Antonio Fans Scramble
Taco Blvd, the viral Rio Grande Valley-style taquería with a massive online following, has quietly pulled back its San Antonio footprint. Regulars have found the Alamo Ranch shop shuttered, while the Stone Oak/Blanco Road restaurant is marked as closed for remodeling. Online, the chain still touts a downtown Cantina an
Far West Side Warrant Raid Turns Deadly, Sheriff Salazar To Brief Media
One person was killed Wednesday during the execution of an arrest warrant on San Antonio's far West Side, authorities said, turning a planned operation into an active death investigation. Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar scheduled an on-scene briefing to lay out what happened. The news conference was expected to beg
