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San Antonio ranks as Texas’ most dangerous big city, but it’s the nation’s 28th-safest overall

The new study looked at violent crime rates, overdose deaths, excessive drinking and more.

by Michael Karlis September 22, 2025

The new study looked at violent crime rates, overdose deaths, excessive drinking and more.

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San Antonio is safest major city in Texas, study says

However, San Antonio ranked poorly for safety compared to other U.S. cities.

by Michael Karlis October 7, 2024June 22, 2025

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Texas officials order closure of San Antonio massage parlor over human-trafficking concerns

State officials ordered San Massage Spa in Castle Hills to shut down for six months.

by Sanford Nowlin July 25, 2024July 17, 2025

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San Antonio plans to tackle violence with a public health approach. Here’s what that looks like.

Houston and Austin already use similar methods. San Antonio will aim to reduce gun-related violence, sexual assaults and other crimes against people.

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune January 17, 2024August 2, 2024

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Car Wash Thieves, Beto O’Rourke: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Strangely, our most-read story involved a carwash owner venting on TikTok about a burglary at his business.

by San Antonio Current Staff July 15, 2022August 3, 2023

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San Antonio man whose carwash was robbed tries to quell Internet accusations against wrong woman

The business owner’s TikTok video led some to falsely accuse a local dancer.

by Michael Karlis July 15, 2022May 2, 2025

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Owner of San Antonio car wash offering $5 washes to thank public for help identifying alleged thieves

‘If you enjoy dancing in the bar and your name is a month, we’re on to ya,’ the owner said in a TikTok video. ‘I’d make yourself present.’

by Michael Karlis July 14, 2022June 13, 2025

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Busing Migrants, Texas GOP vs. Pot Legalization: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Our most-clicked story involves the steep bill Gov. Greg Abbott has so far handed Texas taxpayers for his election-year stunt of busing migrants to Washington, D.C.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 24, 2022August 17, 2023

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Lifeless body pulled from San Antonio’s River Walk

The unidentified male was pronounced dead at the scene after firefighters couldn’t find any vital signs.

by Michael Karlis June 20, 2022September 17, 2024

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San Antonio crime

San Antonio ranks as Texas’ most dangerous big city, but it’s the nation’s 28th-safest overall

San Antonio is safest major city in Texas, study says

Texas officials order closure of San Antonio massage parlor over human-trafficking concerns

San Antonio plans to tackle violence with a public health approach. Here’s what that looks like.

Lifeless body pulled from San Antonio’s River Walk

‘Kid Death’ Reporting: Veteran San Antonio police reporter launches Texas true crime podcast

San Antonio is 5th-worst city in the U.S. for package thefts, according to new study

Three dead, two wounded following early Sunday shooting at East San Antonio sports bar

Suspect Identified In Deadly Ventura Shooting

Mother Finds Video of Man Raping 7-Year-Old Daughter On His Tablet

Man Killed, Other Injured, After Being Shot at a Stop Sign in San Antonio