Historic Scenic Loop Road drawing more congestion, drivers as development explodes near Grey Forest
The location, landscape and wildlife are what draws newcomers to the area. But with growth comes new issues, including a long line of construction crews waiting outside neighborhoods every morning to start their work.
Scenic Loop: A neighborhood that plays a big role in water quality for the rest of San Antonio
The neighborhoods that comprise the Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance are focused on water and it's at the heart of their battle against developers. Many homes in the neighborhood are part of the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program.
WATCH: San Antonio construction worker pulled from collapsed trench in dramatic rescue
SAN ANTONIO – Emergency crews pulled a man who was trapped in a deep trench on the Northwest Side after about two hours of efforting on Tuesday. The man, a construction worker, fell into the trench while his crew was excavating near Galm Road and Swayback Ranch. He was waist-deep in dirt, officials said after the dramatic rescue. After San Antonio Fire Department crews were able to pull the man out of the hole, he was immediately transported to the hospital an Airlife helicopter. About five to 10 San Antonio Fire Department members lowered themselves into the trench to strap the man to a stretcher.
Man shot 3 times in chest at NW Bexar County apartments
SAN ANTONIO – A man is in critical condition after being shot in the chest three times at a Northwest Bexar County apartment complex. Bexar County sheriff’s deputies were called to the Alamo Ranch Apartments, located in the 11500 block of Alamo Ranch Parkway, shortly after 11 p.m. Monday. He had been shot three times in his chest, deputies said. They said the man was in critical condition when he was taken to a hospital by ambulance. Detectives later confirmed that the man who was shot did live at the apartment complex where they found him.