U.S. Customs agents at Hidalgo Port of Entry seized over $738,000 worth of cocaine from a Mitsubishi SUV during a routine inspection at the Hidalgo International Bridge.

Ken Paxton secured a restraining order against Malcolm Tanner to stop an alleged scheme offering "free" homes in Loving County, Texas, for political influence. Tanner's actions were deemed illegal and deceptive by Paxton's office.

The 17th Annual Diwali San Antonio Festival of Lights is scheduled for November 1, 2025, at Hemisfair, offering traditional Indian dance, food, and crafts in a vibrant celebration.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton urges citizens to wear purple on October 16 to raise awareness for domestic violence, as part of Domestic Violence Awareness Month activities.

Samuel Aquim Charon is charged with the capital murder of Stacey Dramiga, whose body was found near Salado Creek trail. DNA linked Charon to the crime, with the evidence being a culmination of months-long forensic work.

Governor Abbott of Texas announced a loan to support the construction of a 460 MW natural gas power facility in Fairfield, aiming to power the ERCOT grid by 2026.

Governor Greg Abbott reappoints fourteen members to the Texas Health Services Authority Board to streamline health information exchange, with terms ending in 2027.

Texas Governor Abbott honored fentanyl victims at a walk and emphasized ongoing anti-fentanyl efforts, including the "One Pill Kills" campaign and access to Naloxone, with notable success in reducing deaths.

Firefighters found a body and an extinguished fire in a San Antonio apartment, prompting an investigation for the cause of both the fire and the death.

A man was killed, and a woman was injured in a shooting on San Antonio's East Side; the shooter fled and remains at large, with SAPD investigating the incident.

Ricardo Michael Haymon, 40, was charged with murder after shooting Ricardo Contreras over an ex-girlfriend at Quick Stuff gas station, leaving Contreras dead from multiple gunshot wounds.

Texas AG Ken Paxton secured an agreement with Austin Diagnostic Clinic to ensure parents have full access to their children's health records, aligning with state law.

San Antonio's forecast predicts a week of sunny days with highs around 91-92 degrees and clear nights with lows in the mid-60s, along with gentle winds.