Teen Accused of Killing Brother Denied Release Despite Good Behavior in Detention
A 13-year-old accused of fatally shooting his 8-year-old brother, Daniel Casares, will remain in detention, a Bexar County juvenile court judge ruled Thursday, KSAT reported. Police said the shooting on July 25 was accidental while the teen was handling a gun. Despite officials noting good behavior in detention and...
Officer returns fire after domestic dispute turns to shooting on South Side
SAN ANTONIO — A suspect was hospitalized after police say an officer returned fire in a domestic dispute turned shooting on the city's South Side. Law enforcement responded to the scene near Interstate 35 and Southwest Military Drive. According to San Antonio Police Chief William McManus, the incident began...
San Antonio Explained: Why are tamales a Christmastime tradition?
Whether it’s making tamales with family or standing in line to buy dozens at a favorite spot, tamales are a beloved holiday tradition across San Antonio.
Barnes & Noble to open new store at Huebner Oaks as part of national...
The retail giant is planning a 20,000-square-foot store on San Antonio's Northwest Side.
Family and community gather to revive cold case of missing girl Lina Khil
SAN ANTONIO - Family members, friends, and neighbors gathered today to breathe new life into the cold case of Lina Khil, a 3-year-old girl who disappeared four years ago from her family's northwest side apartment. A small group assembled near the area where Lina went missing. Family members expressed that...
Gibson Costume Shop, a 100-year-old San Antonio staple, to begin liquidation sales in January
SAN ANTONIO – Gibson Costume Shop in San Antonio will begin liquidation sales during the first week of January as it prepares to close its doors. The 100-year-old store is among three costume shops in San Antonio planning to shut down, a decision announced in October. Gibson’s manager said...
San Antonio restaurants serving on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day
From Italian and Asian to Jewish-Chinese specialties, there's no reason to cook if you'd rather eat out. The post San Antonio restaurants serving on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day appeared first on San Antonio Current .
Woman hospitalized after front door ‘forced open’ by shooter, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A woman was shot after her front door was forced open by an unknown shooting suspect, the San Antonio Police Department said. The shooting happened after 7:30 p.m. Friday in the 14700 block of Nacogdoches Road on the Northeast Side. The 19-year-old victim answered the door...
Donation will allow low-income San Antonio students to see Congo Falls exhibit
Thousands of low-income students at San Antonio Independent School District campuses will be able to visit the San Antonio Zoo’s new Congo Falls exhibit thanks to a local family’s donation. The family of the late Carlos Alvarez — the beer magnates who first imported Corona into the U.S. — made a $1 million donation...
New program will help struggling renters in unincorporated Bexar County
Bexar County Commissioners said the pilot venture would help residents who have fallen behind on rent and are at risk of being evicted.
