Alamo Heights News
Four people were killed after a crash on U.S. Highway 181 in Karnes County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.The crash happened around 8 a.m. Thursday on U.S. Highway 181 near Hobson Road. DPS said a 2004 Jeep Grand Cherokee was traveling northbound on U.S. High...
Qualifying for the Austrian Grand Prix ended in controversy as Mercedes' George Russell was credited with pole position despite a yellow flag for a dramatic crash by Max Verstappen on Saturday.Russell sped through the final two corners seconds after Verstappen went spinning off t...
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is many things.Murky. Peaceful. Stinky. The backdrop for protests, vigils, celebrations and stunning sunrise photos. Beset by gnats and algae. Scenery for a run. A key part of the capital's carefully designed monumental core. The location of a...
Chinese authorities on Saturday said a small plane that crashed into a building in Beijing the day before had killed the pilot and injured 13 others.The authorities of the Chaoyang district, a vibrant business area, said a two-seat light sport aircraft collided with a high-rise b...
Hot, dry and windy conditions are fueling a fast-moving wildfire in Utah, forcing the governor to declare an emergency and restrict fireworks as critical weather across the West gives way to mounting concerns that anything could cause a spark. Firefighters are facing more challen...
After years of drought conditions, Texans will have more fireworks options to choose from this Fourth of July thanks to one major factor: rain.Months of above average rainfall have significantly improved drought conditions across the region, allowing fireworks retailers to once a...
Matthew Martin, a former San Antonio Police officer, was facing 39 counts of possession of child pornography and a charge for stalking before all charges were dropped. Ben Sifuentes Jr. represented Martin as an attorney and told KSAT this case should have never been filed.Accordi...
Authorities are responding to a shooting involving a San Marcos police officer, according to the city’s emergency services.In a Facebook post at 9:10 p.m. Friday, San Marcos Emergency Services said the shooting happened in the 3000 block of State Highway 123.The post said there i...
A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children was convicted Friday on state child abuse charges after girls were found in an unventilated trailer he was hauling through Arizona.Someone alerted authorities about...
Del Rio police officers took three women into custody and charged them with murder after a 32-year-old woman was stabbed to death Thursday. The Del Rio Police Department announced the arrests of Kitty Mia Diaz, 21; Amaya Cookie Diaz, 19; and Kyandra Renee Faz, 21 in a Friday soci...
Alamo Heights police say even one case is unusual. Recently, though, they’ve received reports of at least four burglaries at businesses in their city. Someone broke into Clippers Barber Shop on June 15 by pushing in a glass pane at the bottom of the front door, according to Julia...
The San Antonio Police Department released body camera video Friday of a May 29 pursuit that ended with an officer shooting a suspect who police said produced a firearm.The 41-second video showed footage from SAPD officer Matthew Kory, 24, during the pursuit in the 3100 block of ...
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective serv...
A dog injured in an apparent crash early Tuesday morning on U.S. Highway 281 near Bitters Road on the North Side is recovering after a veterinarian stopped to help and called authorities, according to a local clinic. Dr. Austin Coull, a primary care veterinarian at Thrive Pet Hea...
The District of Columbia has reached a settlement agreement for an undisclosed amount of money with a resident who claims police illegally detained him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s theme song from “Star Wars” on his phone — an act of pro...
A federal judge declared a mistrial Friday in the arson case against the man accused of sparking the deady 2025 Palisades Fire in Los Angeles after the jury said it could not agree on a verdict. Prosecutors said they will try again.Jurors said a day prior they had come to a stand...
A 51-year-old San Antonio man was killed in a rollover crash Thursday morning, according to Seguin police officers.Authorities said officers were dispatched on a vehicle collision call just before 6 a.m. in the 1300 block of Interstate 10 eastbound. Upon arrival, officers found a...
The former civilian coordinator for Comal County Crime Stoppers was arrested Monday and is accused of misusing charitable funds, according to the nonprofit. Spring Branch resident Jakob Willmann, 41, was taken into custody on warrants for theft by a public servant and abuse of of...
Utah's governor restricted setting off fireworks and declared a state of emergency Friday ahead of the July fireworks season as the nation's largest wildfire grew much bigger. The National Weather Service issued a rare extreme weather warning as dry, windy conditions provided fue...
AC Milan named Massimo Calvelli as chief executive officer on Friday in a bid to “bring a winning culture” back to the club.The 51-year-old Calvelli replaces Giorgio Furlani, who was fired by U.S. owner, RedBird Capital Partners, last month as it cleaned house after what it deeme...
Beijing’s tallest building showed signs of damage on Friday as images and videos shared on social media appeared to show debris from a small aircraft near the skyscraper.While the images were consistent with the location, it was not possible to independently confirm their authent...
Carlos Mendoza was fired as manager of the underperforming New York Mets on Friday and replaced by Andy Green.New York is 34-47 following a six-game losing streak, 15 games behind NL East-leading Atlanta and 9 1/2 games back of the NL’s last wild-card berth.Mets owner Steve Cohen...
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates on Friday sounded an incoming missile alert for Dubai but shortly afterward told the public to “disregard the previous warning,” an indication that it was likely triggered by mistake.The brief text message from the UAE’s Interior Ministry, ...
The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office released the identities of two people killed in a crash Thursday morning near downtown. First responders were dispatched to the crash around 2:30 a.m. on the Interstate 35 southbound upper level near the Finesilver Curve. Upon arrival, i...
This weekend's Diamond League track and field meeting in Paris will go ahead as planned despite the historic heat wave gripping the country and stretching emergency services, organizers said on Friday.Hours after Paris police authorities said they wanted the event canceled, the F...
Russian air defenses intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones in a major nighttime attack on 12 Russian regions as well as the Russia-held Crimean peninsula, the Black Sea and the Azov Sea, Russia’s Defense Ministry said Friday.It appeared to be one of the biggest drone attacks on Russia...
A developer and a gun club on the Northwest Side have called a legal ceasefire that also permanently ends outdoor gunfire at the club, which has owned its land for over 70 years.SA Given to Fly, a limited partnership with ties to Mosaic Land Development, owns roughly 40 acres of ...
A woman was arrested in connection with the robbery of two New York Knicks fans after the NBA Championship, according to an affidavit.Abcdee Rodriguez,30, faces two charges for aggravated robbery, Bexar County court records show.The affidavit says, Rodriguez and three other suspe...
The parents of former All-Pro NFL running back Doug Martin say excessive force by police and delayed medical care led to his death last year, according to a wrongful death lawsuit against the city of Oakland, California, several police officers and an ambulance company.In the law...
A Bexar County court dismissed all charges against a former San Antonio police officer who was indicted on counts of possession of child pornography and stalking, a court coordinator confirmed to KSAT.Charges against Matthew Martin, 44, were dismissed Monday due to “insufficient ...
As San Antonio prepares for a difficult budget cycle, council members questioned which violence prevention programs are delivering results after violent crime declined citywide.Data shows San Antonio’s violence prevention programs work. But in a tight budget year, anything could ...
U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-San Antonio, is calling for the release and reunification of another San Antonio youth detained by federal officials as part of the Trump administration’s sweeping anti-immigrant crackdown. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested 13-y...
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said two people were taken into custody Wednesday night after a suspected road rage incident led to a vehicle pursuit. Sheriff’s deputies said they received a disturbance call involving a gun around 6 p.m. in the 7000 block of FM 78. A mother and...
A 60-year-old man was hit by a vehicle and killed while he walked along an East Side access road Wednesday night, according to San Antonio police. Officers were dispatched to the incident just after 9:30 p.m. in the 500 block of the East Loop 410 access road near Tex-Con Road. Up...
They've died from artillery fire, aircraft crashes, gunfire, disease — even by execution — in conflict zones and elsewhere around the world.Over the 180-year history of The Associated Press, 38 journalists have fallen on the job while working for the independent not-for-profit ne...
San Antonio police said it is investigating a deadly wrong-way crash Thursday morning near the Interstate 35-Interstate 37 interchange. First responders were dispatched to the scene at approximately 2:30 a.m. on the Interstate 35 southbound upper level near the Finesilver Curve. ...
San Antonio police said a man was hit and killed by a train late Wednesday night on the South Side. The incident happened around 10:25 p.m. in the 300 block of East Lachapelle, which is located near Lone Star Boulevard. Officers said the man, who’s around 30 years old, was sittin...
Powerful back-to-back earthquakes struck Venezuela on Wednesday evening, collapsing buildings and sending panicked residents into the streets as communities across the South American country sustained damage.Acting President Delcy Rodríguez declared a state of emergency in an add...
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.Arnold is accused of being the “primary conspirator” before three men in their late teens were held at gunpoint, battered ...
A chain-reaction crash that involved at least seven cars along Northwest Loop 410 earlier this month is prompting concerns from drivers. They told KSAT they’re worried about the lack of proper lighting along the highway and how that can create dangerous driving conditions.KSAT ha...
An Indiana man was charged Wednesday on accusations he stalked WNBA player Sophie Cunningham and sent her threatening and explicit messages on social media.Kevin Singh, 48, faces felony charges for stalking and intimidation, as well as a misdemeanor harassment charge. He was arre...
San Antonio police said it is investigating a body found inside a burned vehicle earlier this week. The body was discovered Monday near the intersection of Gross Lane and Mechler Road, which is located just north of the Medina River in southwest Bexar County.An SAPD spokesperson ...
New court records reveal that a man accused of killing his estranged wife, shooting a San Antonio police officer and dying by suicide faced additional felony domestic violence charges in the months leading up to June 19’s deadly confrontation.The records show Albert Nixon Richter...
A West Side woman, who allegedly intended to shoot a downtown bouncer, instead fired and struck an unrelated person nearby, according to an arrest warrant. Ariel Marie Valdez, 21, faces an aggravated assault charge, a first-degree felony, Bexar County court records show. San Anto...
When law enforcement officers respond to active shooter situations, major crashes, natural disasters or other emergencies, having the right medical equipment can mean the difference between life and death.This is the mission behind COPS Direct, a nonprofit organization that provi...
The leader of a secretive South Korean church was arrested on suspicion of election influence Wednesday as authorities widened an investigation into allegations that he illegally recruited thousands of followers into the conservative People Power Party. The Shincheonji Church has...
San Antonio police said two men have been detained following an attempted robbery that turned deadly Tuesday night. According to an SAPD preliminary report, officers were dispatched on a shooting call just before 6:30 p.m. in the 9100 block of Excellence Drive, which is located n...
A man was sentenced Tuesday to more than three decades in prison after he intentionally setting his mother’s house on fire in 2024, according to the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office. Judge Christine Del Prado, who presides over Bexar County’s 227th Criminal Distri...
A suspect accused of shooting a San Antonio police officer on the North Side last week while being served a warrant has been identified. According to court records, Ryan Pena, 35, is charged with aggravated assault of a public servant and prohibited weapons. The shooting happened...
A chief of staff to former New York City Mayor Eric Adams and several other people have been arrested as part of an investigation into an alleged bribery scheme involving a city contract, according to a person familiar with the matter.Frank Carone, along with his brother and two ...
A father-son trip to San Antonio for the NBA Finals turned violent when the two New York Knicks fans said they were attacked outside their downtown hotel.Investigators are asking for the public’s help in identifying the men involved in the alleged assault. The attack happened dur...
A third woman has been arrested in connection with the alleged assault and robbery of New York Knicks fans in San Antonio after Game 5 of the NBA Finals, according to an arrest affidavit. Cassidy Carmargo Barrera, 21, was taken into custody on June 17, Bexar County court records ...
Just off Interstate 35 in Dilley sits a sprawling training complex designed to prepare first responders for some of the most challenging situations they may face in the field.Known as The Ranch, the nearly 300-acre facility provides hands-on training for police officers, SWAT tea...
A judge on Tuesday barred the federal government from making arrests at immigration courts, ordering an end to a practice that took hold shortly after President Donald Trump took office last year.The Trump administration's reversal of long-standing policy against arrests at immig...
Olympic gold medalist skier Bode Miller has pleaded not guilty to a pair of misdemeanor drug charges after he was arrested on a charge of possessing psilocybin mushrooms.Miller was arrested June 6 in eastern Idaho, according to court records, and pleaded not guilty to possession ...
More than two years after a wrong-way crash claimed the life of 26-year-old Yulissa Valero, the man accused of causing the collision is now on trial in Bexar County.Testimony began Tuesday in the murder trial of Christopher Navarro, who prosecutors allege was driving the wrong wa...
An investigation is underway after a male’s body was found along Interstate 35 in Schertz, according to the Schertz Police Department. Just before 2 p.m. Tuesday, officers responded to a report of a deceased person along the southbound service road in the 25300 block of I-35 Nort...
A motorcycle described as “distinctive” turned out to be one big clue when it came to tracking down a suspect who allegedly rammed a Bexar County sheriff’s deputy’s car during a high-speed chase last week.Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar announced the arrest of Cyrus Eckman, 2...
Emergency restrictions are now expected to hit in September 2027, so the coastal city still faces a challenging future.
Bexar County is headed into its worst budget year since the 2008 financial crash, but leaders say they'd rather make cuts than adjust their tax rate.UTSA poll: Facing budget cliff, Bexar County residents are split on raising taxes was first posted on June 23, 2026 at 2:30 pm.&cop...
