Top two Kerr County emergency officials say they were asleep as July 4 floods struck

Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. The top two emergency management officials in Kerr County told lawmakers Thursday that they were asleep in the early morning hours of July 4 when floodwaters rose.

San Antonio musician and conjunto legend Flaco Jiménez has died at age 86

Iconic conjunto performer Flaco Jiménez, a six-time Grammy winner who helped expand the reach of his South Texas-born genre, has died at age 86. The accordion legend's family shared the news late Thursday night in a Facebook post, saying he'd passed away while surrounded by loved ones. The message a

Woop woop! Insane Clown Posse coming to San Antonio venue The Espee

Break out the Faygo. Insane Clown Posse is scheduled to play San Antonio Friday, Sept. 12 at outdoor venue The Espee. Tickets go on sale to the general public Friday, Aug. 1.

San Antonio police officer arrested on suspicion of driving drunk while on duty

San Antonio Police Officer Paul Fencik was arrested Thursday on suspicion that he drove while intoxicated on the job, according to department officials. Fencik, an 18-year force veteran, was taken into custody at the South Patrol Substation where he works, and has been placed on administrative duty,