Construction worker dies near The Rim after falling from scaffolding, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – One construction worker is dead after falling from scaffolding Thursday afternoon near The Rim, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. The man fell after suffering a heart attack around 4:30 p.m. in the 5700 block of Rim Pass, a department spokesperson said. Medics attempted to...
State moves forward with grants to help counties install sirens after deadly floods
Georgetown resident Skylar Smith surveys flooding damage on the South Fork San Gabriel River in Georgetown on July 7. (Community Impact staff) Central Texas counties could begin receiving up to $1.25 million each in state funding for flood warning sirens in the coming weeks and months, officials announced Dec. 16.
San Antonio ISD expands meal program for families still reeling from SNAP losses
SAN ANTONIO — It was bumper to bumper traffic at San Antonio Independent School District’s Alamo Stadium parking lot, and it wasn’t for a high school playoff game. The traffic was made up of families attending the district's food distribution. Cars lined up at 10 a.m. for...
Teen charged with manslaughter to stay in detention after violating release terms
SAN ANTONIO - A 13-year-old accused of fatally shooting his 8-year-old brother will remain in juvenile detention after a judge ruled he violated the conditions of his release. According to the 436th Juvenile District Court, the teen is charged with manslaughter in connection with the July 25, 2025, death of...
Vanita Leo Lands on Rolling Stone’s List of the 50 Best Latin and Spanish-Language...
San Antonio’s own Vanita Leo is closing out 2025 with a major milestone, earning a spot on Rolling Stone’s list of The 50 Best Latin and Spanish-Language Songs of 2025. Her standout single “La Cumbia Wepa” charted at No. 35, placing the rising Tejana among some of the most influential voices in Latin music today.
Texas schools explore virtual education following new state law
A new state law is designed to help school districts lay the groundwork for virtual and hybrid education. Several Texas schools are already jumping on board, including San Antonio's Northside I.S.D. San Antonio mom Juliana Arias is thinking about what type of school to send her kid to. "Things I...
San Antonio Sees 13% Decline in Crime Driven by Drop in Property Offenses
San Antonio is closing out the year with fewer police reports on the books. Through the end of November, the city logged about 13% fewer reported crimes than during the same stretch last year, according to figures presented to the City Council's Public Safety Committee. Police officials said the biggest improvement...
City of San Antonio honors Tuskegee Airmen with street dedication in Denver Heights
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is officially honoring a group of heroes who changed American history. On Thursday, city leaders approved a measure designating Iowa Street in Denver Heights as Tuskegee Airmen Memorial Way. The tribute honors African American pilots who broke barriers during World War II. At a...
Study names San Antonio one of dirtiest U.S. cities
San Antonio, you nasty. Or at least that’s what the eggheads think. A new study has named San Antonio one of 10 dirties cities, a list Texas cities dominated overall. The report, released by trench-drain company SwiftDrain, analyzed American cities based on criteria such as air quality, water safety and waste...
CPS Energy reports $10M surge in past-due balances amid federal shutdown
By the end of October, a total of 190,000 accounts were either on a payment plan, at risk of disconnection or in collections, up nearly 10% since July, the utility says.
