A federal judge handed Austyn Hartnett a 40-year sentence after prosecutors tied the disappearances of Jeremy Sanchez and Aaron Espinosa to a drug deal that turned deadly. Investigators used vehicle tracking and phone records to locate the victims on San Antonio’s south side.

CBP officers at South Texas ports detained three men wanted on sex‑related felony warrants over three days after biometric matches, then turned them over to local authorities.

A driver was killed Wednesday morning on eastbound Loop 1604 near the Judson Road exit on San Antonio’s North Side; authorities say the investigation is ongoing.

A new Sanuki-style udon and tempura bar has opened on Babcock Road, offering made-to-order bowls and piece-priced tempura in a bright, fast-casual dining room. Early reviews say the menu is affordable and the tempura is made to order.

SAFFE officers recovered a stolen vehicle and a firearm near North Star Mall; two juveniles were arrested and a third suspect remains at large. The probe is ongoing.

A San Benito man was arrested after deputies say $64,000 in counterfeit cash was found hidden in a Jeep's exhaust during a westbound I‑10 traffic stop in Fayette County.

A 97‑year‑old downtown landmark will reopen Feb. 17 as Old City Hall Restaurant & Bar, a 200‑seat concept from Wiggins Hospitality; reservations open Feb. 9.

More than 30 Texas contractors made the Navy’s expanded TITUS vendor list, opening the door to bids on massive federal task orders. The change raises both business prospects and oversight concerns.

ERCOT's new 'batch' interconnection plan could put about 8.2 GW of approved data‑center load back under review, forcing clearer timelines and staged commitments.

A woman was shot in the leg Wednesday at an apartment off Loop 410 near Bandera Road. Police detained a family member and homicide detectives responded.

TEA named Levi Fuller to a new inspector-general role to centralize educator-misconduct enforcement and coordinate sanctions statewide.

Court records show a San Antonio bingo-hall employee's indecency charge was dismissed on Jan. 13, 2026 after a key witness was listed as missing.

A Houston Chronicle analysis found several Texas agencies along I‑35 reporting contraband on up to 75% of searches while arrests remained rare.