WEATHER ALERT
Moped driver hospitalized after crash with 18-wheeler on East Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Moped driver hospitalized after crash with 18-wheeler on East Side, SAPD saysA driver of a moped is in critical condition after a crash with an 18-wheeler on the East Side, according to San Antonio police.
East Side residents voice desires, concerns over Frost Bank Center’s future
Read full article: East Side residents voice desires, concerns over Frost Bank Center’s futureWorkforce housing, a Texas A&M graduate veterinary school and parking garages are among the proposed ideas residents and community leaders have shared for the future of the East Side.
Alamodome ready for Final Four, but how can venue remain viable for future tournaments
Read full article: Alamodome ready for Final Four, but how can venue remain viable for future tournamentsThe Men’s NCAA tournament begins this week, with the Final Four set to take place at the Alamodome in San Antonio. However, questions about the more than 30-year-old venue are arising about its viability for future similar events.
Multi-vehicle crash shuts down highway on East Side early Monday, SAPD says
Read full article: Multi-vehicle crash shuts down highway on East Side early Monday, SAPD saysA multi-vehicle crash involving five to six vehicles blocked traffic on the highway on the East Side early Monday morning, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
How residents, elected officials view the future of San Antonio’s two East Side entertainment venues
Read full article: How residents, elected officials view the future of San Antonio’s two East Side entertainment venuesWorkforce housing, a Texas A&M graduate veterinary school and parking garages are among the proposed ideas residents and community leaders have shared for the future of the East Side.
Live from the Southside expands coverage to west and east San Antonio
Read full article: Live from the Southside expands coverage to west and east San AntonioLive from the Southside Magazine, a leading voice in community storytelling and cultural celebration, proudly announces its expanded coverage to include the west and east sides of San Antonio.
Bexar County sheriff’s deputies discover approximately 20 combined kilograms of heroin, meth in East Side drug bust
Read full article: Bexar County sheriff’s deputies discover approximately 20 combined kilograms of heroin, meth in East Side drug bustThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies arrested a man and discovered approximately $500,000 worth of drugs on Thursday at an East Side home.
San Antonio voters split on Project Marvel, funding Spurs arena with venue tax
Read full article: San Antonio voters split on Project Marvel, funding Spurs arena with venue taxSan Antonio voters showed “tepid” support for a new sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio and for helping fund a new NBA arena with a tax aimed at visitors, according to a new poll.
San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh to spearhead ‘Project Marvel’ negotiations with Bexar County, Spurs
Read full article: San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh to spearhead ‘Project Marvel’ negotiations with Bexar County, SpursCity Manager Erik Walsh received the green light to initiate negotiations with Bexar County and the San Antonio Spurs for the billion-dollar “Project Marvel” sports and entertainment district.
San Antonio business leader Pat Frost discusses future of rodeo, Frost Bank Center amid Spurs’ Project Marvel plans
Read full article: San Antonio business leader Pat Frost discusses future of rodeo, Frost Bank Center amid Spurs’ Project Marvel plansPat Frost, one of San Antonio’s most prominent civic and business leaders, discusses the Spurs' potential plans to move out of the Frost Bank Center, which has raised many questions about the future of the arena and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo.
Funding plans for a $1.5B Spurs arena up for San Antonio City Council discussion
Read full article: Funding plans for a $1.5B Spurs arena up for San Antonio City Council discussionA new San Antonio Spurs arena could cost $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion, according to a city estimate, and there’s still no clear breakdown of how it will be paid for.
Tax election possible as Bexar County integrates Frost Bank Center into Spurs arena discussions
Read full article: Tax election possible as Bexar County integrates Frost Bank Center into Spurs arena discussionsA proposed memorandum of understanding between the Spurs, Bexar County and City of San Antonio includes the possibility of a November election on using a county venue tax and collaborating on developing the area around the team's current home.
CPS Energy ordered to pay $109 million for 2021 home explosion
Read full article: CPS Energy ordered to pay $109 million for 2021 home explosionA Bexar County jury found CPS Energy negligent on Monday for a 2021 explosion at an East Side home that injured two people, ordering the municipality to pay $109 in damages.
San Antonio church provided spiritual comfort for first woman on death row in Texas
Read full article: San Antonio church provided spiritual comfort for first woman on death row in TexasTexas's first female condemned killer received special permission to leave jail and be baptized at New Light Baptist Church in Denver Heights.
Bexar County venue tax could provide up to $448 million for a new Spurs arena; it likely won’t
Read full article: Bexar County venue tax could provide up to $448 million for a new Spurs arena; it likely won’tBexar 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 won’t get the tax’s full capacity as the county tries to maintain the team’s current home on the East Side.
East Side residents demand more investment, voice ideas for Frost Bank Center’s future
Read full article: East Side residents demand more investment, voice ideas for Frost Bank Center’s 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.
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 Center’s future during town hall meeting
Read full article: East Side residents share opinions for Frost Bank Center’s 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-old’s death, affidavit says
Read full article: Teen arrested, charged with murder in connection with 17-year-old’s 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 Antonio’s 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 Sheriff’s Office.
Incendio en el lado este destruye casa y daña cuatro pequeños negocios, dice SAFD
Read full article: Incendio en el lado este destruye casa y daña cuatro pequeños negocios, dice SAFDEl Departamento de Bomberos de San Antonio está investigando un incendio que provocó la pérdida total de una casa y dañó 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.
‘I don’t want to quit’: Longtime owner of Ma Harper’s Creole Kitchen faces struggles
Read full article: ‘I don’t want to quit’: Longtime owner of Ma Harper’s 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 city’s 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 Sheriff’s 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 councilman’s failed trick to block semi-truck dealership blows up both plans
Read full article: East Side councilman’s 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.
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 Sheriff’s 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 Antonio’s 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 city’s 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 Thursday’s 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.