Governor Abbott appoints eight members to the Texas Medical Board, including Luisa del Rosal and Dr. George De Loach, to regulate medical practices in the state.

A cyclist suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a vehicle in San Antonio; the driver, who had a green light, is not facing charges.

The Young Adult program at Haven for Hope in San Antonio celebrated its first anniversary, having assisted nearly 200 young adults facing homelessness, and helped 38 secure permanent housing.

An elderly homeless woman was critically injured when hit by a car while crossing a street in San Antonio; the driver, uncharged, had stopped to help.

The Leon Valley Crime Control and Prevention Board met on August 19, 2024, to review minutes, hear citizen comments, and discuss the 2024-25 fiscal budget led by Police Chief Gonzalez.

A man was arrested in San Antonio for firing shots into a neighbor's home and causing a standoff with police and SWAT teams; no injuries were reported.

Mosquitoes with West Nile virus found in San Antonio; health officials respond with inspections and pest control measures, prioritizing prevention and public awareness.

A Bexar County deputy suffered a medical emergency during a traffic stop and was hospitalized in critical condition. One person was detained, another fled; no foul play is suspected.

San Antonio is experiencing a heatwave with temperatures expected to surpass 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and the National Weather Service advises residents to take precautions against the heat.

Former law enforcement officers Gregory Hunter and Bernadine Moore join TxDOT's Traffic Safety Section to focus on accident prevention strategies and manage safety programs and grants.

Comfort ISD starts the 2024-2025 school year, reminding the public to safeguard student pedestrians and highlighting the role of their School Resource Officers in ensuring student safety.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton disputes the State Fair of Texas's ban on firearms, asserting it violates state law regarding LTC holders on government property. He's given Dallas a 15-day ultimatum to amend the policy or face legal action.

About 1,000 red drum fish washed ashore at Calaveras Lake due to low oxygen levels, with authorities expect natural decomposition without cleanup plans.