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San Antonio Braces for Weather Whiplash: Showers Today, Scorching Heat Ahead
San Antonio residents can expect a fluctuation in weather conditions over the next week, with chances of showers today, followed by a rise in temperature and mostly sunny days ahead. According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 30 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms today, mostly clearing up before the afternoon. The heat is set to intensify with temperatures climbing, hitting near the mid-90s and possibly reaching a high near 96 on Thursday with heat index values soaring up to 103.
Wheelchair-bound man dies after suffering second, third-degree burns in SA house fire
SAN ANTONIO — A wheelchair-bound man died after his east-side home caught on fire Tuesday. Around 11:30 a.m., SAFD responded to Winneway Drive and Christian Drive after receiving reports of a house fire. When fire personnel arrived, they said they found an elderly man inside the kitchen of the...
Blue skies reemerge in San Antonio after morning storms impact commuters
SAN ANTONIO — Morning storms that shut down more than a dozen Bexar County roads and resulted in widespread power outages have exited the area, giving way to blue skies ahead of another chance for storms Tuesday afternoon. San Antonio is in a Level 1 out of 5 risk...
Missing elderly woman found safe in San Antonio
SANTONIO, Texas — A 79-year-old woman who was reported missing in San Antonio has been found safe, authorities confirmed. The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a Silver Alert for Martha Anguiano De La Cruz, who was last seen at the 2900 Block of Fredericksburg Rd at 5:00 PM on June 9, 2024. De La Cruz, who has brown hair and brown eyes, stands 5 feet tall and weighs 108 pounds. She was last seen wearing a black shirt with white stripes, blue jeans, dark blue slip-on shoes with a Santa Fe design, and uses a cane.
Full closure of east and westbound lanes of I-10 at Loop 1604 interchange over the weekend
SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) has issued a traffic advisory for the upcoming weekend. The east and westbound Interstate 10 lanes at Loop 1604 will shut down Friday evening as construction continues on a yearslong expansion project. This will force those traveling along Interstate 10 through the interchange onto frontage roads before re-entering the highway, so drivers are encouraged to plan ahead.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai gives State of Business
BEXAR COUNTY – Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai is set to give a State of Business in Bexar County address during a fireside chat on Wednesday at the Grand Hyatt Hotel. The event, formerly The State of the County, is hosted by the North San Antonio Chamber and will be moderated by president Brett Finley. It will take place beginning at noon.
Pedestrian hit and killed by truck while trying to cross Loop 410 ramp at Highway 281, officials say
SAN ANTONIO — One pedestrian trying to cross the highway was hit and killed by a vehicle on the northeast side of San Antonio Monday afternoon, officials said. The incident took place at the off ramp from Loop 410 to Highway 281 around 12:30 p.m. Monday. San Antonio Police...
SAPD addresses audit findings on delayed processing of rape kits
SAN ANTONIO – When a sexual assault happens, and a survivor gets an exam, that evidence is passed through the San Antonio Police Department. In 2019, a state law was passed mandating law enforcement to process the evidence and get it to the lab within 30 days. The process...
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