BREAKING NEWS
Bexar County venue tax could provide up to $448 million for a new Spurs arena; it likely wonāt
Read full article: Bexar County venue tax could provide up to $448 million for a new Spurs arena; it likely wonātBexar County Judge Peter Sakai has the green light to negotiate using a county tax to fund a new downtown San Antonio Spurs arena. However, based on Bexar County Commissioners' conversations, the NBA franchise likely wonāt get the taxās full capacity as the county tries to maintain the teamās current home on the East Side.
East Side residents demand more investment, voice ideas for Frost Bank Centerās future
Read full article: East Side residents demand more investment, voice ideas for Frost Bank Centerās futureMore than 350 people attended to discuss the future of the Frost Bank Center during town hall meetings held by a Bexar County commissioner over the past two Saturdays.
15-year-old girl hospitalized with gunshot wound after argument between family members, SAPD says
Read full article: 15-year-old girl hospitalized with gunshot wound after argument between family members, SAPD saysA 15-year-old girl was hospitalized after a shooting on the far East Side, according to San Antonio police.
FULL EPISODE: Denver Heights, the East Side community in center of San Antonioās future
Read full article: FULL EPISODE: Denver Heights, the East Side community in center of San Antonioās futureIn this episode of āKnow My Neighborhood,ā KSAT explores what makes Denver Heights in San Antonio unique.
Denver Heights residents share deep connection with several century-old churches
Read full article: Denver Heights residents share deep connection with several century-old churchesDenver Heights is home to at least 10 churches that are more than 100 years old. The churches have played more than a religious role in the lives of the neighborhood's generations.
Denver Heights holds its place in history as a hub of Black professionals, entrepreneurship
Read full article: Denver Heights holds its place in history as a hub of Black professionals, entrepreneurshipBeginning in the 1920s, Denver Heights was known as a predominantly African American neighborhood full of doctors, lawyers, teachers, lawmakers and other professionals.
East Side residents share opinions for Frost Bank Centerās future during town hall meeting
Read full article: East Side residents share opinions for Frost Bank Centerās future during town hall meetingBexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert hosted a town hall meeting on Saturday with other local and state leaders to get public opinion on the future of the Frost Bank Center.
Bexar County commissioner to host town hall meeting for Spurs arena tax, future of Frost Bank Center this Saturday
Read full article: Bexar County commissioner to host town hall meeting for Spurs arena tax, future of Frost Bank Center this SaturdayWith a potential Spurs arena planned for downtown, a Bexar County commissioner is hosting town hall meetings to gather public input.
Nonprofit lands $2 million grant to address East Side connectivity around three highways
Read full article: Nonprofit lands $2 million grant to address East Side connectivity around three highwaysSan Antonio Growth for the Eastside (SAGE) was awarded $2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation to address East Side connectivity, according to a USDOT news release.
Teen arrested, charged with murder in connection with 17-year-oldās death, affidavit says
Read full article: Teen arrested, charged with murder in connection with 17-year-oldās death, affidavit saysA teenager has been arrested and charged with murder in connection with the death of another teen in a shooting on the East Side, according to an arrest affidavit.
City crews brave cold, strong winds to install new artwork on San Antonio bridge
Read full article: City crews brave cold, strong winds to install new artwork on San Antonio bridgeUnder gray skies, crews with the City of San Antonioās Public Works Department struggled against strong winds on Friday morning to lift two colorful works of art into place.
16-year-old arrested in connection to fatal December shooting at east Bexar County party, BCSO says
Read full article: 16-year-old arrested in connection to fatal December shooting at east Bexar County party, BCSO saysA 16-year-old was arrested Monday in connection with an alleged fatal shooting early December that left a 15 year-old boy dead and a 17-year-old girl injured, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Incendio en el lado este destruye casa y daƱa cuatro pequeƱos negocios, dice SAFD
Read full article: Incendio en el lado este destruye casa y daƱa cuatro pequeƱos negocios, dice SAFDEl Departamento de Bomberos de San Antonio estĆ” investigando un incendio que provocĆ³ la pĆ©rdida total de una casa y daĆ±Ć³ un edificio con cuatro negocios en el lado este de la ciudad.
East Side fire destroys home, damages four small businesses, SAFD says
Read full article: East Side fire destroys home, damages four small businesses, SAFD saysThe San Antonio Fire Department is investigating a fire that led to the total loss of a home and damaged a building with four small businesses on the East Side.
āI donāt want to quitā: Longtime owner of Ma Harperās Creole Kitchen faces struggles
Read full article: āI donāt want to quitā: Longtime owner of Ma Harperās Creole Kitchen faces strugglesAnother local restaurant owner is stepping in to help Alice 'Ma" Harper, whose Ma Harper's Creole Kitchen is going through a rough patch financially.
Medical examiner identifies man, woman found dead in tent on East Side
Read full article: Medical examiner identifies man, woman found dead in tent on East SideThe Bexar County Medical Examiner has identified a man and woman who were found dead along with two dogs inside a tent on Saturday on the cityās East Side.
Thanksgiving Day murders add to already violent year in San Antonio
Read full article: Thanksgiving Day murders add to already violent year in San AntonioA shooting Thanksgiving morning that left two men dead and two wounded is among the latest deadly violence in the city. Already, there have been 121 homicides this year.
Suspect in quadruple shooting on Thanksgiving identified, charged with capital murder, records show
Read full article: Suspect in quadruple shooting on Thanksgiving identified, charged with capital murder, records showTwo people are dead, and another is injured after a shooting on the East Side, according to San Antonio police.
Ethics complaint against councilman moves ahead, as does semi-truck dealership plan he tried to stop through trickery
Read full article: Ethics complaint against councilman moves ahead, as does semi-truck dealership plan he tried to stop through trickeryAn outside attorney has forwarded a complaint against McKee-Rodriguez to the Ethics Review Board. Meanwhile, the District 2 Councilman has reluctantly approved the same project he was accused of unethically trying to derail.
Four separate car crashes shuts down I-10 in East Bexar County
Read full article: Four separate car crashes shuts down I-10 in East Bexar CountyAuthorities are investigating the cause of multiple crashes on Interstate 10 towards the East Side of Bexar County, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Several people arrested in Northeast Side motel standoff, SAPD says
Read full article: Several people arrested in Northeast Side motel standoff, SAPD saysSan Antonio police have arrested several people in connection with an active standoff at a far Northeast Side motel, a department spokesperson said in a press conference.
East Side councilmanās failed trick to block semi-truck dealership blows up both plans
Read full article: East Side councilmanās failed trick to block semi-truck dealership blows up both plansCouncilman Jalen McKee-Rodriguez pushed to annex the property near I-10 and Loop 1604 into the city limits without the zoning Doggett Freightliner was seeking and effectively killed its plans.
Argument over trash can placement leads to Southeast Side stabbing, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Argument over trash can placement leads to Southeast Side stabbing, San Antonio police sayAn argument over the placement of a trash can between neighbors led to a stabbing in a Southeast Side neighborhood, according to San Antonio police.
Roaming dogs attempted to rip pet cat apart in Denver Heights
Read full article: Roaming dogs attempted to rip pet cat apart in Denver HeightsTwo roaming dogs in the Denver Heights neighborhood nearly ripped a cat apart. The catās owner, Aaron Salinas, said she survived, but he still has questions.
Man arrested in connection with woman found dead along San Antonio park trail
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with woman found dead along San Antonio park trailA 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of Stacey Dramiga, whose body was discovered Monday in an East Side park.
Medical examiner identifies 21-year-old man shot, killed in front of East Side sports bar
Read full article: Medical examiner identifies 21-year-old man shot, killed in front of East Side sports barThe Bexar County Medical Examiner has identified the 21-year-old man killed in front of a sports bar on the East Side of San Antonio over the weekend.
Woman takes serious safety measures while walking, after body found off Salado Creek Greenway
Read full article: Woman takes serious safety measures while walking, after body found off Salado Creek GreenwayIt was a widespread yet targeted search for evidence Tuesday, the day after a woman was found killed off an Eastside walking trail. Tuesday, the medical examiner has tentatively confirmed the woman was a 63-year-old white woman.
Neighbors fed up with trouble near East Side bar where 2 were shot dead
Read full article: Neighbors fed up with trouble near East Side bar where 2 were shot deadTwo people, including a 14-year-old boy, were shot outside a bar on Rigsby Avenue Sunday night. Neighbors say it's just the latest trouble associated with the business, and they want something to be done about it.
Foul play suspected after body found on East Side trail believed to be missing woman
Read full article: Foul play suspected after body found on East Side trail believed to be missing womanA homicide investigation has been launched after a body believed to be that of a missing woman was found Monday on the East Side.
BCSO searching for missing 63-year-old woman last seen heading to walking trail
Read full article: BCSO searching for missing 63-year-old woman last seen heading to walking trailThe Bexar County Sheriffās Office has issued a CLEAR Alert for a missing 63-year-old woman who was last seen leaving for an East Side walking trail.
Two men dead after shooting in front of East Side sports bar, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Two men dead after shooting in front of East Side sports bar, San Antonio police sayTwo men are dead, and one man is hospitalized after a shooting in front of a sports bar on the East Side, according to San Antonio police.
Man stabbed after attempting to stop alleged assault of sister, SAPD says
Read full article: Man stabbed after attempting to stop alleged assault of sister, SAPD saysA man was taken to the hospital with multiple stab wounds after attempting to stop an alleged assault under Interstate 35, according to San Antonio police.
City of San Antonio opens submissions for 10th Annual MLK Youth Art Contest
Read full article: City of San Antonio opens submissions for 10th Annual MLK Youth Art ContestThe City of San Antonioās Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission has officially opened submissions for the 10th annual Citywide Student Art Contest.
Lanes of Loop 410 on East Side reopen after morning crash; driver taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries
Read full article: Lanes of Loop 410 on East Side reopen after morning crash; driver taken to hospital with life-threatening injuriesThe northbound lanes of Loop 410 on the East Side near the Interstate 10 interchange are open after a morning crash prompted the closures for several hours.
Person not wearing helmet while riding stolen ATV crashes, sent to hospital in critical condition
Read full article: Person not wearing helmet while riding stolen ATV crashes, sent to hospital in critical conditionSan Antonio police said a person riding a stolen ATV crashed into a vehicle and was rushed to a local hospital in critical condition.
Questions remain after fire at East Side motel; no injuries reported, SAFD says
Read full article: Questions remain after fire at East Side motel; no injuries reported, SAFD saysSan Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire late Wednesday night at a motel on the cityās East Side.
Funding to support East Side, downtown connectivity study inked on City Council agenda
Read full article: Funding to support East Side, downtown connectivity study inked on City Council agendaPlanning efforts to address East Side and downtown connectivity could get a boost in funding support later this week, according to the agenda for Thursdayās San Antonio City Council meeting.
Woman credits neighbors for helping stop attacker amid East Side standoff
Read full article: Woman credits neighbors for helping stop attacker amid East Side standoffA standoff between a suspect and San Antonio police started because the suspect assaulted a woman at an East Side apartment complex on Monday.
Going beyond the badge: East Side SAFFE officers help family with no AC
Read full article: Going beyond the badge: East Side SAFFE officers help family with no ACTwo San Antonio Police East Side SAFFE officers went beyond the badge to help a grandmother and her two granddaughters who were living in a home without AC.
Bystanders threw rocks at armed man who chased woman before he barricaded in East Side apartment, police say
Read full article: Bystanders threw rocks at armed man who chased woman before he barricaded in East Side apartment, police sayAn hours-long standoff on the East Side began early Monday morning after an armed man got into two separate disputes outside his apartment.
6 children ejected after driver loses control of vehicle when tire blows out on I-35, police say
Read full article: 6 children ejected after driver loses control of vehicle when tire blows out on I-35, police saySix children are hospitalized after being ejected from a vehicle on Interstate 35, according to San Antonio police.
Teens going back to school after earning, learning from local restaurant owner
Read full article: Teens going back to school after earning, learning from local restaurant ownerHubert Brown acted as a mentor to 26 young people who worked in his East side restaurant this summer. Even during the year, he hires youth from the community to run the barbecue business.
16-year-old shot 3 times in apartment parking lot just east of downtown, police say
Read full article: 16-year-old shot 3 times in apartment parking lot just east of downtown, police sayA 16-year-old boy was shot three times in an apartment parking lot just east of downtown late Wednesday night, according to San Antonio police.
Local restaurant owner has no plans to slow down, even at age 95
Read full article: Local restaurant owner has no plans to slow down, even at age 95Alice "Ma" Harper, owner of the Creole Kitchen that bears her name, says working is what keeps her going. She recently was honored for her 33 years in business.
Teenager trying to sell jewelry shot in leg during robbery on East Side, police say
Read full article: Teenager trying to sell jewelry shot in leg during robbery on East Side, police saySan Antonio police are searching for a suspect following a shooting and robbery on the cityās East Side late Monday night.
Bimbo Bakeries layoff is San Antonioās second largest this year
Read full article: Bimbo Bakeries layoff is San Antonioās second largest this yearThe pending shutdown of Bimbo Bakeriesā East Side location this fall will result in the layoff of an estimated 138 people - the second most of any layoff in Bexar County so far this year.
Nonprofit resource hub Big Mamaās Safe House expands into West Side community
Read full article: Nonprofit resource hub Big Mamaās Safe House expands into West Side communityBennie Price started Big Mama's Safe House on the East Side in 2021 and it's turned into a big help for his community. He's now being asked to start a similar resource hub on the West Side.
City of San Antonio to host cemetery stewardship seminar this Saturday
Read full article: City of San Antonio to host cemetery stewardship seminar this SaturdayEver wondered how to get involved with cemetery conservation? The City of San Antonio is hosting a seminar this Saturday to help people understand how to get involved.
Police find evidence of 2 different weapons on scene of manās deadly shooting
Read full article: Police find evidence of 2 different weapons on scene of manās deadly shootingSan Antonio police are still looking for the person or people who gunned down a man in broad daylight Sunday in the middle of a residential neighborhood.
East Side home damaged by late-night fire; cause still under investigation, SAFD says
Read full article: East Side home damaged by late-night fire; cause still under investigation, SAFD saysSan Antonio fire investigators are trying to determine the cause of a fire at a home on the cityās East Side late Thursday night.