Methodist Hospital Metropolitan in San Antonio welcomed the city's first babies of 2026, with Snaya San Martin Esuijarosa born at 12:00 a.m. and Kali Amor Bautista at 12:03 a.m. on New Year's Day.

Two teenagers were arrested in Amarillo for the New Year's Day shooting death of a 15-year-old girl; one faces manslaughter, the other evidence tampering.

San Antonio to experience sunny weather, with some fluctuations in temperature and a mild chance of showers midweek, according to the National Weather Service.

San Antonio police broke up a social-media car meet on NW Loop 410, arresting 11 people and impounding 15 vehicles. Investigators recovered a stolen car and say the probe is ongoing.

Live Oak staple Biff Buzby's Burgers closed Dec. 31 after 25 years. Owners blamed rising costs and low attendance; a Jan. 2–4 liquidation will sell furniture and equipment.

A fight at the Stout House on Potranco Road ended in gunfire early Thursday; a man was shot in his truck and later died. Police say suspects remain at large.

SAFD crews knocked down a West Side house fire after callers said children might be trapped. Everyone inside escaped and no injuries were reported.

The San Antonio Fire Department swiftly contained a New Year's Eve grass fire near U.S. Highway 281 in Bexar County, preventing damage to nearby apartments. No injuries were reported.

San Antonio mourns the loss of radio legend Jud Ashmore, who died at 101. His career, marked by a warm personality, extended from military service to a beloved presence on the city's airwaves.

San Antonio officials renewed warnings after a holiday spike in reported gunfire and urged residents to call 210‑207‑7273 to report shots.

A San Antonio home was severely damaged by a fire caused by fireworks, with no injuries reported. Firefighters contained the blaze and stressed the dangers of private fireworks use.

The Spurs beat the Knicks 134-132, with Victor Wembanyama's double-double and Julian Champagnie's 36 points. Wembanyama injured but returned; Spurs now 24-9. Jalen Brunson scored 29 for Knicks.

A San Antonio military dentist, Eric Tong, was arrested on charges, including aggravated sexual assault and unlawful restraint, after his girlfriend reported abuse.