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Amirah, left, and Arion Spears hold signs during a rally in June in San Antonio to express solidarity with the victims of the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde.

‘Where does that money come from?’: San Antonio leaders say more funds needed to secure schools

by Brooke Crum July 24, 2022July 26, 2022

As COVID-19 infections spike locally, attendees were required to wear masks during a rally for U.S. House candidate Jessica Cisneros at the Second Baptist Church on Friday.

Advice for at-risk readers: The COVID-19 undercount is real

by Robert Rivard May 22, 2022May 22, 2022

City adopts three year $3.7 million plan to increase police presence in 28 violent crime "hotspots" around the city in an effort to reduce crime.

San Antonio’s police contract will test public faith in stronger disciplinary measures

by Robert Rivard March 6, 2022March 6, 2022

SAPD Chief of Police William McManus says that the increase in homicides in 2021 is attributed to random "acts of violence," according to preliminary crime data.

San Antonio crime data show 23% increase in homicides in 2021, overall violent crime down 9%

by Iris Dimmick January 18, 2022January 18, 2022

San Antonio Police and the FBI are working around the clock to find Lina Sardar Khil, a 3-year-old girl who went missing on Dec. 20.

San Antonio police, FBI ramp up search for 3-year-old Afghan refugee girl

by Jackie Wang December 22, 2021December 22, 2021

According to research commiAccording to research commissioned by the city, San Antonio's West side has the most severe public safety needs. In a new pilot program, launching in the spring, four mental health professionals will work out of the Central Substation to join police on mental health calls. ssioned by the city, San Antonio's west side has the most severe public safety needs. In a new pilot program four mental health professionals will work out of the Central Substation to join police on mental health calls.

Role of police in planned emergency response team draws dissent

by Iris Dimmick November 16, 2021November 22, 2021

The SAPD Homicide Department investigates a scene at the homeless encampment underneath Highway 281 in March.

Homicides rose in San Antonio, U.S. in 2020; experts aren’t sure why

by Iris Dimmick September 29, 2021September 29, 2021

San Antonio police officer Pete Ovalle motions to a map outlining officers and their coverage areas during a neighborhood watch class on Wednesday.

Here’s how San Antonio is shifting its approach to crime prevention

by Iris Dimmick August 25, 2021August 25, 2021

San Antonio Police Department rolls out text notification system

by Jackie Wang August 3, 2021August 3, 2021