A 12-year-old McAllen student was hospitalized after vaping a device that tested 50% benzylpiperazine; another student has been detained and investigators are involved.

A Houston man received a 27‑year federal sentence after prosecutors said he coordinated an event that led to the sexual abuse of a toddler, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.

Hawaiian Bros Island Grill is opening a standalone Austin Highway restaurant near Terrell Heights; permit records show construction targeted to finish May 1, 2026.

Two people were detained after a man was shot twice in downtown San Antonio; the victim was taken to a hospital and is expected to be OK as police investigate.

A DPS traffic stop in Starr County last Sunday led to a federal human‑smuggling arrest and five people referred to Border Patrol. Troopers noted colored wristbands linked to cartel tagging.

IBC Bank filed plans to convert a downtown office tower into a $164M JW Marriott on the River Walk, a 301‑room adaptive reuse set to start construction in mid‑2026. The move comes as local hotel metrics sag.

A man who ran into a gas station with a deep forehead wound was hospitalized after an apparent machete attack on San Antonio’s Northwest Side. Police recovered a rusty machete and are searching for a suspect.

Heightened inspections and lane closures left some drivers waiting up to five hours to cross into Brownsville.

Local experts warn 'ghost tapping' — hidden card readers that can trigger contactless charges from inches away — has surfaced around crowded San Antonio events. Tips include RFID sleeves, mobile wallets and quick reporting.

Sheriff Javier Salazar held a live briefing after an undercover sting targeting online solicitation of a minor; deputies asked the public to share tips with detectives.

Three people were sentenced in a Laredo human-smuggling case tied to a migrant’s death. Prosecutors say the network used stash houses and coordinated ledgers.

Einstein Bros. Bagels is planning a 1,927-square-foot Far West Side shop in San Antonio, with construction slated for June 2026. The location would join five other local storefronts.

The Western District of Texas reposted a DHS Know2Protect example showing how Kendall Carter used fake profiles to prey on teens — he’s now serving 30 years.