Shoppers in San Antonio lined up for early Black Friday deals on Friday as major retailers launched promotions weeks ahead of the holiday, while the U.S. Postal Service prepared for a record volume of holiday mail.
Nearly six months after a July 4 flood affected parts of Kerr County, residents and business owners say recovery is moving slowly despite $100 million raised by the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country.
Three gorillas have arrived at the San Antonio Zoo ahead of the opening of its new Congo Falls exhibit in December, marking the first time the zoo will host gorillas in 35 years.
While some kids sell lemonade, 9-year-old Millie Benjamin is giving out something far sweeter: compliments.
Officials on Friday celebrated the completion of the Alamo Promenade, a revitalized walkway stretching from East Commerce Street to the Alamo chapel, as part of the ongoing $550 million Alamo Plan.
Texas Department of Public Safety troopers seized more than 400 ounces of methamphetamine during a traffic stop in Bexar County after a driver allegedly admitted to having drugs in the vehicle. The driver was taken into custody and the suspected meth was collected as evidence. DPS reported that the case remains under investigation and will be referred to prosecutors for potential drug-related charges under Texas law.
The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office in San Antonio, Texas, has hired 23 new prosecutors to address a felony case backlog of 3,735 cases as of this week. The new attorneys will staff multiple felony courts, review pending cases involving jailed and bonded defendants, coordinate with law enforcement for evidence, and prioritize violent crime prosecutions. The office will monitor how the added staff affects case resolution rates and court dockets in Bexar County.
Ron Nirenberg, who served eight years as mayor of San Antonio, is ramping up his campaign for Bexar County judge and emphasizing his City Hall experience as preparation for the county role. He cites his work on budgets, public safety, transportation, and regional coordination as central to his case to voters.
Federal authorities arrested about 140 people in a recent operation in San Antonio that targeted suspected criminal activity and immigration violations, according to attorneys working on related cases. An immigration attorney said the large-scale action resembles an earlier enforcement sweep at an Austin birthday party where his former client, who he said had no criminal ties, was detained along with other guests. Officials have not yet released a full public accounting of those arrested in San Antonio, and legal advocates are working to locate detainees and review their individual cases.
A 17-month-old boy in San Antonio, Texas, has been diagnosed with Farber disease, an ultra-rare and terminal genetic disorder. His family is raising funds to cover medical care, therapies, and related expenses as they navigate complex treatment needs. The case highlights the medical, financial, and emotional challenges faced by families dealing with rare genetic conditions and the critical role of community and public support in managing long-term care.