Grandmother of Uvalde gunman released from San Antonio hospital a month after he shot her

A 10-year-old girl wounded at Robb Elementary School is still being treated at University Hospital, but her condition has been upgraded to ‘good.’

by Michael Karlis June 29, 2022December 20, 2024

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Three suspects in federal custody after 51 migrants found dead in tractor trailer in San Antonio

One is the suspected driver of the truck, while the two others were picked up on weapons charges.

by Sanford Nowlin June 29, 2022August 17, 2023

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Mexican president says smuggling, poverty and ‘lack of control’ led to San Antonio migrant deaths

He attributed the tragedy to ‘poverty and desperation of our Central American brother and of Mexicans.’

Michael KarlisJune 28, 2022August 17, 2023

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Activists blame San Antonio tractor-trailer tragedy on broken U.S. immigration system

Immigrant-rights groups accused GOP lawmakers of weaponizing immigration policy and called on both parties to fix the nation’s flawed system.

by Michael Karlis June 28, 2022August 3, 2023

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1 in 5 customers of San Antonio’s CPS Energy is more than 30 days behind on their utility bills

The $159 million cash deficit could lead to a credit downgrade for the utility, trustee John Steen warned.

by Michael Karlis June 28, 2022November 1, 2023

The 40 MW Alamo is one of several solar farms in the San Antonio area already providing power to CPS Energy.

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Despite its high carbon emissions, Texas ranked among the states most receptive to green technology

The study comes as Texas lawmakers look to punish companies for ‘boycotting’ the state’s oil industry.

by Michael Karlis June 27, 2022November 5, 2024

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Bexar County sheriff says he won’t pursue charges against San Antonio women seeking abortions

‘My job is chasing predators, rapists and human traffickers, not someone exercising a right,’ he said.

by Sanford Nowlin June 27, 2022March 25, 2025

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Hundreds take to San Antonio’s streets Friday to protest Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Friday’s peaceful protest was one of hundreds planned across the country in coming days.

by Michael Karlis June 25, 2022December 30, 2024

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Texas progressives, abortion providers respond to Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade

Abortion-rights advocates said women across the U.S. will now face the reality that Texans have been living with since the passage of the state’s so-called ‘heartbeat bill.’

by Michael Karlis June 24, 2022October 14, 2024

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Bexar County OKs $5.6 million in overtime for sheriff’s deputies as they deal with overcrowded jail

Sheriff Salazar expects deputy overtime pay to go several million dollars over budget this fiscal year due to staff shortages.

by Michael Karlis June 23, 2022August 3, 2023

Fireworks-related blazes resulted in significant fire damage over the New Year's holiday, according to the county.

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Bexar County bans certain fireworks as drought bakes San Antonio

Only bottle rockets and rockets with fins are banned under the new order.

by Michael Karlis June 22, 2022April 8, 2025

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San Antonio’s Juneteenth Coalition warns new state voting law leading to rise in mail-in-ballot rejections

During the March primary, more than 12% of the state’s mail-in ballots were thrown out due to new restrictions imposed by the bill.

by Sanford Nowlin June 20, 2022August 17, 2023

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Police Shooting Case, Boerne Hit-and-Run: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

High-profile attorney Lee Merritt is now representing the family of a San Antonio 13-year-old shot by a police officer.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 17, 2022June 12, 2025

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Family will seek murder charge against San Antonio cop who shot 13-year-old boy, attorney says

High-profile attorney Lee Merritt also said body-cam footage contradicts the police account of the incident.

by Michael Karlis June 14, 2022April 16, 2025

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Lawyer for 13-year-old fatally shot by San Antonio cop says body-cam shows the killing was unjustified

High-profile civil rights attorney Lee Merritt said the officer involved in the shooting also fatally shot another suspect during his two years on the force.

by Michael Karlis June 13, 2022April 20, 2024