Lanes reopen after major crash at Loop 410 on West Side, TxDOT says
SAN ANTONIO – Multiple lanes at Loop 410 near State Highway 151 on the West Side have reopened following a car crash, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT). The crash happened around 4 p.m. Tuesday at the interchange, TxDOT said. The San Antonio Fire Department said a...
Texas-based Francesca’s shuttering all San Antonio stores
After a decade of falling fortunes, Houston-based women’s clothing chain Francesca’s is clearing out all its racks. The once-mighty retailer is closing all of its nationwide stores, including three locations in San Antonio. Although the company has not made any official pronouncement, Women’s Wear Daily reports that...
San Antonio Historic Sites Beyond The Alamo
The history of San Antonio is richer than what many people realize. The Alamo is often considered the main landmark. Still, the city has been a fusion of Mexican customs, German settlement, Spanish colonial era, and the Wild West for nearly 300 years, which is a blend of cultures. These vestiges tell an elaborate...
Judge pushes Brad Simpson murder trial date due to ‘waves of evidence’
SAN ANTONIO - An Olmos Park man accused of murder in connection with his wife’s disappearance was back in court today for a pre-trial hearing, where the judge granted prosecutors a 60-day continuance. Brad Simpson is accused of killing his wife, Suzanne Simpson, in October 2024 and disposing of...
The Texas Thrift Store Is So Massive, Shoppers Lose Track of Time Hunting Deals
Tucked away at 6776 Ingram Rd in San Antonio, Texas Thrift Ingram isn’t just a store. It’s a sprawling treasure hunt that swallows hours whole and spits out shoppers blinking at the clock wondering where the afternoon went. Sprawling across a cavernous space packed floor to ceiling with...
SAPD: Woman arrested, accused of stealing mail from over 50 addresses
SAN ANTONIO – A woman arrested is accused of stealing mail from over 50 addresses, according to San Antonio police. Charlotte Renee Smith, 33, was taken into custody for mail theft ID info => 50 addresses, Bexar County jail records show. SAPD officers had responded to a theft call...
Chick-fil-A to Test Sweet-and-Savory Chicken & Waffle Sandwich
Chick-fil-A is gearing up to test a limited-time menu item that blends sweet and savory flavors: the Chicken & Waffle sandwich. Fans of the fast-food chain may soon see this Southern-inspired favorite on select menus. Taste Test Begins in December. Food news account bestfastfoodfranchise reported that Chick-fil-A...
McAllister Park Smash-and-Grab Spree Has Northeast Side Fuming
What was supposed to be a laid-back weekend at McAllister Park on San Antonio’s Northeast side turned tense after park-goers say they discovered multiple vehicles with smashed windows in broad daylight. Shards of glass littered the parking lots, and visitors left rattled are now pushing the city and police for more...
Hipster chain Urban Outfitters to close only San Antonio store
Early 2000s indie sleaze fashions may be returning to runways, but the store that brought hipster style to the masses is exiting San Antonio. After a 16-year run, Urban Outfitters will close its Shops at La Cantera outpost on Thursday, January 22. Fans of the brand were given little explanation...
Eight candidates to face off in Bexar County district attorney debate
SAN ANTONIO — Voters will soon get a closer look at who wants to become Bexar County’s next district attorney. The Greater San Antonio Chamber and the San Antonio Report will host a debate featuring all eight candidates in the Democratic primary race. Organizers say the forum will give business leaders and the public...
