South San Antonio ISD says about 400 students didn't return this year, a drop officials link in part to immigration fears that will shave roughly $3 million from the district budget.

A high-speed chase in Zavala County on April 3 left a pickup wrecked and the driver arrested; U.S. Border Patrol found seven undocumented passengers, and sheriff’s photos show heavy damage.

Permit filings show Wingstop will fit out a 1,690‑sq‑ft space at 4211 E Loop 1604 N in Converse; construction is scheduled Aug.–Nov. 2026 and a winter opening is expected.

Robert J. Mueller rejected a plea in a high‑stakes Deeproot case and will stand trial on wire‑fraud charges tied to roughly $58M in investor money. The decision shifts long‑running SEC and bankruptcy fights onto a criminal docket.

Social-media rumors that the old Valley Morning Star building in Harlingen could become a migrant processing center drew residents to an April 1 city meeting and sharp denials from investors. Tensions now hinge on a pending sale and a federal pause on similar leases.

An 18‑year‑old was grazed in the neck in a predawn drive‑by near Hayden Drive and Old Pearsall Road; investigators recovered dozens of shell casings and have no suspect.

Mostly sunny and in the 70s today; storms become more likely Friday–Sunday.

Frisco-born Layne's Chicken Fingers is planning a Northwest Side San Antonio opening, converting an existing storefront as part of a statewide franchise push. The chain already has a Seguin project in the works.

Cloudy morning gives way to sunshine and a high near 74°F. Models show a more active late-week pattern with rain possible over the weekend.

Houston's Steak Spot opened a halal-steak food truck in Stone Oak, serving Zabiha-certified ribeyes, New York strips and fried-chicken sandwiches.

Cool, cloudy Easter Sunday in San Antonio with spotty showers and gusts up to 30 mph. Expect highs near 68°F and blustery pockets this afternoon.

The Brass Tap is courting franchisees for a multi‑unit return to San Antonio but hasn’t named sites or a timeline. Local watchers will look for permits and lease signs.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely Saturday with gusty winds and pockets of heavy rain. Easter Sunday turns cooler and soggy, so pack a backup plan.