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‘A renewed spirit’: Fire Chief Valerie Frausto reflects on change in leadership

by Diego Medel January 25, 2026January 23, 2026

San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto reflects on her first full year leading SAFD, rebuilding morale and setting priorities for year two.

Q&A: Councilmember Sukh Kaur talks San Antonio public safety, enforcement and trust

by Diego Medel August 25, 2025August 25, 2025

Mayor Ron Nirenberg takes a selfie with Mathias Carlbaum, CEO and president of Navistar, during the company’s grand opening ceremony at its new truck factory on Wednesday.

Photos of the Week

San Antonio’s week in photos, March 21-27

by Scott Ball March 28, 2022March 27, 2022

Firefighters greet each other before setting off to aid California as it combats deadly wildfires.

San Antonio Firefighters Head to California to Combat Wildfires

by Jackie Wang November 12, 2018

The crowd writes notes to Scott Deem and places them next to his photograph in Alamo Plaza.

Remembering Firefighter Scott Deem One Year After Tragic Death

by Iris Dimmick and Bonnie Arbittier May 18, 2018January 31, 2020

First responders honor those that lost their lives on September 11 during the second annual San Antonio 110-9/11 Memorial Climb. Photo by Scott Ball.

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San Antonio Honors Fallen 9/11 First Responders

by Scott Ball September 11, 2014October 7, 2016