A $1.7M Brownsville mansion tied to an alleged cartel kingpin has been forfeited and is headed to a government auction after a federal judge's order. The house was bought with proceeds prosecutors say came from cocaine trafficking.

A heavy blaze consumed an abandoned Sonic Drive-In at Southeast Military and Lorita drives on Thursday, forcing a defensive firefight as investigators worked the scene.

Forecasters say the highest chance of showers and a few strong storms in San Antonio arrives late Friday night, centered around a 10 p.m.–4 a.m. window.

Crews hoisted the top of a 2‑million‑gallon FM 1044 water tower the week of April 27. NBU expects the Dragon‑branded tank to be online by December.

Newk's Eatery is courting San Antonio for a multi‑unit push that could bring up to 10 restaurants to the city. The chain is actively seeking local multi‑unit franchise partners as it leverages recent franchising momentum.

A trailer home blaze on San Antonio’s East Side killed multiple dogs, the San Antonio Fire Department told KENS5. Investigators remained on scene.

San Antonio fiddler Belen Escobedo was named a 2026 NEA National Heritage Fellow and will perform at Paseo Por El Westside on May 9.

St. Luke’s is opening an 11,000‑sq‑ft emergency department next week with 10 rooms and improved ambulance access to speed stroke care.

City Council will consider $6.3M in consultant contracts for Project Marvel on Thursday, including Accenture as program manager and a MuniCap cost study.

A woman was stabbed from behind on San Antonio's West Side early Wednesday and is hospitalized in serious condition. Police say no arrests have been made.

Patchy fog this morning gives way to a hot, humid afternoon with highs near 91°F. A midweek front brings a chance of storms and cooler temperatures Thursday.

A Del Rio jury convicted Bobby Brandon Galvan after prosecutors said he straw‑purchased 24 AK‑style rifles that were funneled to La Nueva Familia Michoacana.

San Antonio canceled a Market Square Cinco de Mayo event scheduled for May 5; the city's notice gave no reason.