Take a ‘curious’ walking tour through the city’s East Side graveyards
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. We're still in September, and it's not yet the month for Halloween, but as you’re beginning to plan your cooler-weather activities, Curious Twins could be one stop. Curious Twins is...
Residents rescued from apartment building blaze as fire breaks out in first floor unit
Firefighters rescued residents from a first-floor apartment fire reported around 7:20 p.m. as crews arrived to find flames coming from the first floor, according to a battalion chief on scene. Around 7:20 p.m., first responders were called to a reported structure fire near the corner of Windsor Oaks and Walzem...
San Antonio woman gets over 13 years in federal prison for $595,000 fraud scheme
Monica Marie Padilla was sentenced to over 13 years in federal prison for embezzling more than $595,000 from three San Antonio businesses and their clients. Prosecutors revealed she spent the stolen funds on home remodeling, DoorDash orders, Disney merchandise, a California trip, and her daughter's cheerleading activit
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe plans 6 San Antonio locations
The Florida-based chain serves pancakes, waffles and omelets, plus avocado toast, breakfast bowls and low-ABV brunch cocktails.
Alamo City Scorched: Upper-90s Heat Bakes San Antonio as Storms Fizzle
Temperatures are forecast to be warm. A shower or thunderstorm could develop Monday afternoon or early evening. Any storm that forms could bring a brief heavy downpour and gusty wind, while most of the city stays dry. No watches, warnings or advisories are in effect for the area. Tuesday Shower...
Major Jones issues letter to Gov. Abbott calling for answer to state’s Medicaid backlog
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling on Texas Governor Greg Abbott to address a rising backlog in Medicaid applications. In the Monday letter, Jones told Abbott to let her know how the mayor's office could "be a resource as we serve our most vulnerable neighbors."
Police: Man critical from accidental shot after taking gun from teen who died in...
The man, 38, was in critical condition Sunday. Police said he accidentally shot himself while taking a gun from a teen who died in an apparent suicide.
Shark Tank-backed ice cream chain swirls into San Antonio
A Shark Tank-approved ice cream franchise is investing in San Antonio. Crispy Cones will open its first area location in the Northwoods shopping center at 18130 San Pedro Ave. on the North Side. Crispy Cone’s signature is a hand-rolled pastry shell that is grilled rotisserie-style, dusted in cinnamon sugar or...
TxDOT plans to add more roundabouts to intersections in San Antonio
Inside and outside the loop, San Antonio drivers could soon be going in circles. More roundabouts are coming to the city as the Texas Department of Transportation plans to introduce more “innovative intersections” in San Antonio District roadways. While many are probably familiar with the roundabout at McCullough...
Police: Missing 15-year-old found dead after shooting himself; stepfather wounded
Why was Jesse Balderrama reported missing before the incident?. A 15-year-old boy died after shooting himself inside his family’s North Side home, and his stepfather was seriously injured when he tried to move the gun away, police said. San Antonio police identified the teen as Jesse Balderrama. Police said...
