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Inside SAPD’s 911 call center: The voices saving lives before help arrives

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:22:11 GMT

This 911 call center never sleeps, fielding about 4,000 calls every day. In 2025 alone, the lines have lit up 2.1 million times.

2026 Tejano Conjunto Festival will feature special tribute to Flaco Jimenez. See the full lineup here

Tue, 03 Mar 2026 00:18:18 GMT

A kaleidoscope of local bands and student musician groups will once again gets attendees dancing in west San Antonio when the festival returns this May.

Police identify 2 killed in Austin mass shooting, say it's too early to determine motive of the shooter

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 23:32:01 GMT

Three patients remain in critical condition, and one person is expected to be taken off life support, Police Chief Lisa Davis said.

BCSO looking for missing 17 year-old girl last seen near Historic Market Square

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:37:24 GMT

She has a tattoo of a Marigold flower with roman numerals on left arm.

71 Texas lawmakers call on Congress to pause immigration after the Sixth Street massacre

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 22:35:11 GMT

The state legislators delivered a letter to the Democratic and Republican leaders of Congress as the FBI investigates the shooting spree as potential terrorism.

Surveillance video shows 3 suspects stealing mail at west-side apartment, BCSO investigating

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:37:47 GMT

BCSO posted photos and an aerial video of the crime.

Battling election stress disorder with election day hours away

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:53:20 GMT

Experts say seven out of every 10 people claim to have the condition

Spare tire smuggling operation: Three arrested after San Antonio chase, crash

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:44:48 GMT

A spare tire disguising a cross-border drug operation led to a chase and crash in San Antonio, according to federal documents.

$80,000 in stolen construction materials recovered in Bexar County theft bust

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:41:30 GMT

Bexar County deputies say they dismantled a theft ring targeting construction sites, recovering an estimated $80,000 in stolen materials.

Women's History Month and International Women's Day events in the San Antonio area

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:31:20 GMT

San Antonio’s Women’s History Month events spotlight Latina and Indigenous filmmakers and celebrate women artists in March.

Man arrested after allegedly pointing gun at father near San Antonio Zoo

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 16:19:14 GMT

Police say a 27-year-old man was arrested after allegedly confronting a father with a firearm during a family dispute near the San Antonio Zoo.

SAPD: Parents run over by daughter’s boyfriend in stolen vehicle on west side

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:30:01 GMT

Two parents in their 50s were hospitalized early Monday after police say the suspect ran them over while stealing a vehicle on the city’s west side.

CBP apprehends five people unlawfully in U.S. during 24-hour operation in Hidalgo

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:20:09 GMT

Customs and Border Protection officers in Hidalgo arrested five people found to be unlawfully present in the U.S. during 4 separate enforcement actions in 24-hours.

🤠 The Alamo and Whataburger team up for Texas-sized Independence Day surprise

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:43:17 GMT

The Alamo and Whataburger are celebrating 190 years of Texas independence with limited-edition t-shirts priced at $18.36 for one day only.

Fest of Tails returns to McAllister Park with kites, costumes & canine cuteness

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:36:52 GMT

Grab the leash and your lucky green gear — Fest of Tails is back at McAllister Park with dog adoptions, kite flying, food trucks and a costume contest.☘️💚

Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 14:20:07 GMT

One day out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.

Crews work to bring down hot air balloon after it crashes into communication tower in East Texas

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:59:49 GMT

The incident, which left two people trapped in the basket until they were rescued by first responders, has now entered a slow and technical recovery phase.

Joint Base San Antonio implements 100% ID checks at all gates

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:44:47 GMT

Joint Base San Antonio has increased security measures, including 100% ID checks at all gates and suspension of the Trusted Traveler program.

Female inmate dies after fight with cellmate at jail, BCSO says

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:35:46 GMT

The Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office ruled that Tammy Hovland died of blunt force trauma and strangulation injuries.

One dead in major crash on US Highway 87 in Fredericksburg

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:27:55 GMT

Emergency crews are on scene of a fatal crash on US Highway 87 North in Fredericksburg. Traffic is reduced as authorities work the area.

Suspect identified, warrant issued in McQueeney shooting; deputies say he’s armed and dangerous

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:23:15 GMT

Chissell remains at large and should be considered armed and dangerous.

Seguin police warn of parking lot donation scam targeting shoppers

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 13:06:52 GMT

Seguin police are warning residents about a scam in local business parking lots where suspects allegedly alter electronic donation amounts to steal larger sums.

Guadalupe County deputies taser man 10 times during violent arrest in Seguin

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:58:23 GMT

A 27-year-old man is in jail after deputies say they used a Taser multiple times to subdue him during a violent struggle in Seguin. He’s now facing new charges.

CALL KENS: Veteran warns others about public.com account issue

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 12:46:15 GMT

Air Force Veteran Angel Morales lost more than $13,000 after someone got into his public.com account. Public.com did not provide compensation.

Large law enforcement presence at residence in Pflugerville tied to mass shooting suspect

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 05:46:53 GMT

The suspect has been identified as Ndiaga Diagne.

'It put a hole plumb through my heart': Tennessee mother seeks answers after daughter fatally shot on San Antonio’s east side

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:25:32 GMT

Crime Stoppers is offering up to a $5,000 reward for information leading to an arrest in the murder case of 40-year-old Jacqueline Sisco

UTSA offering support to campus following Sixth Street shooting in Austin

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:21:52 GMT

Here in San Antonio, UTSA is providing a list of support and wellbeing resources as the tragic event is affecting many students and families in the UT system.

Guadalupe County Sheriff's Office investigating shooting on McQueeney Road

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 04:01:57 GMT

Officials say that a Hispanic male wearing all black fled the scene and is possibly armed.

UT president confirms student among those killed in Austin mass shooting

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 00:32:43 GMT

Two people were killed and at least 14 others were injured in the shooting that took place early Sunday morning in Downtown Austin.

Eight years without answers: A San Antonio family’s fight for justice in Christopher Polk’s murder

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 23:50:10 GMT

If you have any information on this case – you’re encouraged to call Crime Stoppers at 210-224-7867.

Lawmakers react to the mass shooting on 6th Street in Austin

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 18:47:51 GMT

Several Texas and national lawmakers are weighing in on the mass shooting in Austin that claimed the lives of two victims and injured 14 others.

Kerrville Pets Alive! urgently needs pet food donations to keep pantry open

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 17:11:31 GMT

After a surge in need following July’s devastating flood, Kerrville Pets Alive! says its free pet food pantry is running low and is asking the community to help.

Shop for a Cause | San Antonio Pets Alive! opens ‘Second Chance’ Thrift Store to help shelter pets

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:56:55 GMT

Bargain hunting just got even better. A new thrift store on the west side is now open and every purchase helps save homeless dogs and cats in San Antonio.

SAPD: Wrong-way driver arrested after crash on I-35

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 16:47:55 GMT

San Antonio police arrested a 44-year-old woman early Sunday after she was found intoxicated following a wrong-way crash on IH-35. No major injuries were reported.

Free Hungr-Busters? DQ celebrates Texas Independence Day in Lone Star style

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 15:04:32 GMT

DQ restaurants across Texas are giving away free Hungr-Busters on March 2 to celebrate Texas Independence Day.

FBI investigating 'potential nexus to terrorism' in 6th Street shooting that left two dead, 14 injured | Shooter also killed

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:27:25 GMT

The Austin Police Department says 3 people are dead, including the suspect, and 14 were injured after a shooting just before 2 a.m. The FBI is also involved.

Dempsy saved her 10 babies — now this brave mama is waiting for someone to save her | Forgotten Friends

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:09:08 GMT

This gentle, toy-loving mama is ready for a forever family of her own. Click to read her heartwarming story and see why she just might be your perfect match. 💛

Fiery rollover crash shuts down Northeast Loop 410 access road early Sunday

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:01:48 GMT

Emergency crews responded to a rollover crash early Sunday on the northeast side where a vehicle was found fully engulfed in flames.

Houston Cinco de Mayo parade canceled over ICE fears

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 12:43:22 GMT

The parade was set to take place on May 2, the Saturday before Cinco de Mayo. LULAC said the 2027 parade is still on.

'We don’t call it a war' | Bexar County leader, Iranian family react as U.S.-Iran conflict intensifies

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 04:56:02 GMT

“War is an ugly thing right, and we would rather not be at war, but this is needed.”