Woman says octopus attacked her 6-year-old son at San Antonio Aquarium, calls for changes
SAN ANTONIO – A woman is calling for changes at the San Antonio Aquarium after she says an octopus attacked her son. In videos posted to TikTok that have gone viral, Britney Taryn describes the giant Pacific octopus attacking her 6-year-old son, Leo. Two of the videos surpassed 1 million views as of Wednesday.
Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office seeks help to identify man found in San Antonio...
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for public assistance to identify a man whose body was found in the San Antonio River last year. On Nov. 11, 2024, San Antonio police said a kayaker discovered the body in the 1900 block of Probandt Street. The body was in an advanced state of...
Tragedy at Woodlawn Lake: Man dies after being pulled from water by bystanders
SAN ANTONIO - A man died Wednesday morning after he was pulled from Woodlawn Lake Park. According to police, officers were dispatched to the park around 9 a.m. following reports that a man had jumped into the lake and appeared to be in distress. Witnesses told dispatchers the man was struggling to stay afloat before...
San Antonio police officer fired on allegations he called Black, women colleagues ‘diversity hires’
Disciplinary records also accuse the officer of complaining there were 'too many' women and Blacks being added to his team.
3 San Antonio hospitals climb chart among best in Texas, per U.S. News
Media giant U.S. News & World Report has released its 2025 rankings of the best hospitals in Texas, and they prove that San Antonio is in good hands. The Alamo City's esteemed Methodist Hospital was rated the 9th best hospital in Texas, marking a major improvement over its previous No. 18 ranking in 2024.
Pan-Asian Buffet in San Antonio to Permanently Close August 4
Lin’s International Buffet will permanently close its Shaenfield location on August 4, 2025. Known for serving a variety of Chinese shrimp dishes and Japanese appetizers, the family-owned chain has invited patrons to visit its Seafood and Sushi Buffet outlet located at 615 SW Loop 410. Highlights. Lin’s International...
San Antonio mom and daughter went to Hunt to help flood relief efforts and...
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. Nearly a month ago, the usually peaceful Guadalupe River swelled with rainwater and unleashed walls of water that tore through Hunt, Ingram and Kerrville. Since that holiday weekend, thousands have converged...
Bexar County Jail found noncompliant during state inspection –– again
The inspection came days after an inmate committed suicide at the jail, the eighth to die while in custody there this year.
No, Waffle House isn’t coming to San Antonio
A viral image on social media depicting San Antonio's first Waffle House is a fake, officials say.
New affordable housing for veterans offers support services and and accessibility
SAN ANTONIO — A new affordable housing project aimed at supporting local veterans has officially opened on the northwest side of San Antonio. The Valor Hill Apartments, located on Gus Eckert off Fredericksburg, has been transformed from an assisted-living facility into a veteran-focused community. The development...