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Chocolate, indoor plants, magic, local brewery, saloon with secret Ghostbusters speakeasy & gelato!

Northwest Bexar County residents living in the Davis Ranch community often use Beverly Hills Drive as a shortcut to FM 1560, but that’s no longer allowed.

Firefighters responded to a house fire in Helotes Monday afternoon and were able to quickly extinguish the flames.

Speedy weenie races are returning to Helotes this spring for the Fiesta Dachshund Dash.

A car theft attempt turned into a shootout Tuesday morning at a home in the San Antonio Ranch subdivision in northwest Bexar County, where a homeowner said he walked out to the suspects trying to take his car.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people accused of shooting at a homeowner during an attempted car burglary in Helotes.

Big Bounce America’s bounce house is bigger than ever and covers 16,000 square feet, according to the company’s website — that’s almost 2,500 square feet larger than the current Guinness World Record inflatable castle.

A home in Helotes appears to be destroyed following a fire early Monday morning.

Friends, family and music industry colleagues mourn the loss of Blayne Tucker, who died on Dec. 30 at age 42.

As Floore's turns eighty years old, Robert Earl Keen, Ray Benson, Charley Crockett and others reflect on music at the Hill Country venue.

Three women, none of them SAPD officers, were cited for misdemeanor disorderly conduct following the Oct. 8 melee inside Pete’s Place Spirits & More, located in the 14700 block of Old Bandera Rd.

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A couple has been arrested for charging Helotes residents for contract work but not showing up to finish the job.

People living in Grey Forest are concerned about plans for a new subdivision that could impact not only the Helotes creek, but also the Edwards Aquifer.

A teen says she was video-chatting with her boyfriend when the car he was riding in crashed. She was able to call for help and send police to his location.

Two articles about Northeast SA sports venue Toyota Field rounded out our list of top food-related stories.

It's unclear when the Helotes restaurant shut down, but its phone number has been disconnected and Google lists it as 'permanently closed.'

A family-friendly fall festival is coming to Helotes in October at Pedrotti’s Ranch.

Speedy weenies are returning to the San Antonio area to take their turn at the track.

The vehicle has not been found, the utility said.

Plans for a new development in Helotes have been granted approvals by the necessary agencies however, there’s a major backup. Residents in Helotes are not on-board and want the proposal dismissed.

A Helotes woman convicted of murder in the 2013 death of her husband is back in jail four years after she was released from prison.

San Antonio Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in a deadly hit and run in Helotes.

The city of Helotes is set to receive a $1 million food hall by April 2023, according to the San Antonio Business Journal.

A Helotes area man has been arrested after deputies say he used social media to lure a 15-year-old girl for sex on at least two separate occasions.

Roots Food Hall will feature a full-service bar and four separate mini-kitchens

The food hall will be part of a 24,500-square-foot development of restaurant and retail space.

See the suburbs and city parks have planned Fourth of July parades, races, food events, live music, and, of course, fireworks for the 2022 holiday.

A man was found dead not far from where the vehicle of a missing San Antonio man was located, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

A San Antonio-area man has been missing since Mother’s Day and his family is now speaking about his disappearance.

Update (9:45 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022): A car connected to the disappearance of a 69-year-old has been located, but the San Antonio-area man remains missing, authorities said Friday.

A couple from Helotes was arrested this week on a slew of charges relating to defrauding a company, lying on tax returns and committing export violations, according to federal authorities.

View a list of some of the events going on in San Antonio and the surrounding areas in April.

Matador Men’s Grooming is planning to open two new locations.

The disturbing trend continues.

Matias Jimenez of San Benito grew up working alongside his father, a master electrician. He also served as a sergeant and engineer in the U.S. Army for four years and is currently in the Army Reserve.

The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a 20-year-old man killed in a car crash in Helotes on Monday.

A man was killed in a one-vehicle crash Monday in Helotes.

A Helotes woman has filed a police report accusing a San Antonio-area contractor of theft, nearly a year after he accepted full payment for work without replacing pipes underneath her home.

A car crash in Helotes left three people with serious injuries and hundreds without electricity temporarily.

A rollover crash on the far Northwest Side left three people injured and hundreds of people without power Tuesday morning.

The biggest bounce house in the world is heading back to San Antonio this November.

After just a month and a half on the market, a sprawling 2,778-acre ranch 15 miles northwest of San Antonio has sold.

KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage stops by O'Connor High School, where the Panthers are looking to reload with a young core and some key position changes for the upcoming 2021 football season.

A 20-year-old woman who is accused of causing a crash in Helotes earlier this year, killing a couple and injuring their four children, has been indicted.

There’s only one top prize left after a lucky Helotes resident claimed $2.5 million in the Instant Millionaire lottery scratch ticket game.

As he prepares to start at quarterback for the upcoming season, O'Connor senior John Locke is already excited for the future. He has verbally committed to play tight end at Colorado State University.

Geronimo Springs Ranch is on the market for $43 million and it comes complete with waterfalls, valleys, cave systems and exotic wildlife.

See the suburbs and city parks have planned Fourth of July parades, races, food events, live music, and, of course, fireworks for this year’s holiday.

Army veteran celebrates seven years as a successful entrepreneur.

Two friends from Helotes decided to run along every street in the town in an unusual challenge related to the coronavirus quarantine.

SafeWise recently ranked the safest cities in Texas and there’s good news and bad news for San Antonio-area residents.

With the population approaching 12,000, the city of Helotes is growing rapidly -- and changing when it comes to city government.

Preparations are underway for the 2021 Cornyval and PRCA Rodeo, Helotes’ biggest event, which will take place between April 29 and May 2.

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Police are searching for the driver of a pickup truck that struck and killed a pedestrian in Helotes. The truck appears to be a black Ram 2500 or 3500 with yellow clearance lights and Mopar brand headlights. "Those aren't your everyday lights," McGuire said. Sanchez worked at a pipe fitting company less than a mile from where he was killed. Anyone with information on the truck is asked to call Helotes police at 210-695-5933.

Google MapsThe Bexar County Sheriff's Office reopened the lanes of Texas 16 near Helotes after deputies closed it for several hours due to a fatal crash Friday morning. Deputies responded to the crash between a pickup truck and an 18-wheeler around 6:20 a.m. in the 22500 block of Texas 16. Upon arriving, deputies said the driver of the pickup truck was dead.

The property tax rate for 2020-21 is set at $0.346524 per $100 taxable value, compared to 2019-20’s $0.350000 rate. The budget includes an expected $242,464, or 6.04 percent, increase in property tax revenue, based on that rate, compared to last year. Property tax revenue expected to be raised from new property and added to the tax roll this year is about $134,000. Within that total, $3.2 million comes from property taxes (38 percent) and $3 million come from sales taxes (36 percent). Upon approval of the city budget, Schoolcraft thanked City Administrator Marian Mendoza and her staff for their work.

Man found dead in his home died of natural causes, Helotes police sayHelotes police are investigating after a man was found dead in his home late Sunday night. Helotes police are investigating after a man was found dead in his home late Sunday night. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Man found dead in his home died of natural causes, Helotes police say 1 / 1 Back to GalleryHelotes police said the a man who was found dead in his home late Sunday night died of a heart attack, the department confirmed Monday afternoon. Police were called to the home late Sunday night where they found 57-year-old Craig Manifold dead. During his career, he served as the joint surgeon for the Texas Air National Guard until his retirement last year.

Helotes police investigating after man found dead in his homeHelotes police are investigating after a man was found dead in his home late Sunday night. Helotes police are investigating after a man was found dead in his home late Sunday night. Photo: Google Maps Photo: Google Maps Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Helotes police investigating after man found dead in his home 1 / 1 Back to GalleryHelotes police are investigating after a man was found dead in his home late Sunday night, a spokeswoman for the department said. FIND OUT FIRST: Get San Antonio breaking news directly to your inboxA spokeswoman on Monday said it is an active investigation. Taylor Pettaway is a breaking news and general assignment reporter for MySA.com | taylor.pettaway@express-news.net | @TaylorPettaway

SAWS lifts water boil notice for HelotesThe boil notice for the Helotes area has been lifted, after a worker hit a wait main on Friday. The boil notice for the Helotes area has been lifted, after a worker hit a wait main on Friday. Photo: San Antonio Water System Photo: San Antonio Water System Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close SAWS lifts water boil notice for Helotes 1 / 1 Back to GalleryThe boil notice for the Helotes area was lifted Monday morning after a worker hit a wait main on Friday, according to San Antonio Water System. Officials said the non-SAWS contractor hit the 20-inch water main near the 11400 block of Lago Vista causing a loss of pressure to customers in the area and prompting the notice. SAWS crews worked to repair the line throughout the weekend, but on Sunday workers found an additional water main break near the initial damaged one.

My formative years were spent in and around the once quiet historic farming community of Helotes. Thankfully, Helotes staples such as John T. Floores Country Store and El Chaparral Mexican Restaurant remain as historic links connecting the past to the present. It is this sense of community that has kept me planted in Helotes even after graduating from Texas Tech University in 1998. Stephanie Marquez / Rivard ReportOver the years, my husband and I have owned a couple of homes in the area; however, today, we live in a home we rent in the hills of Helotes. Stephanie Marquez / Rivard Report permalink Stephanie Marquez / Rivard Report permalinkAs for me, I willfully endure the grind of morning and evening rush hour commutes to find solace in the hills.

Retiring U.S. Rep. Will Hurd (R-Helotes) is endorsing a candidate to succeed him in his battleground district. I care deeply about the hard-working men and women of the 23rd District and want to make sure their next Representative has their values and will fight for them in Congress, Hurd said in statement. This is why I am pleased to endorse 20-year Navy Veteran, loyal husband and proud father of five children, Tony Gonzales, to be my successor in Congress.Hurd has previously complimented Gonzales but stopped short of endorsing him. In backing Gonzales, who is Mexican American, Hurd nodded to one of his political priorities now that he is not running for reelection: helping create a more diverse Texas GOP. If the Republican Party does not look like Texas and resonate with all Texans, there wont be a Republican Party in Texas, said Hurd, the only black Republican in the House.

Instagram / @hurdonthehillU.S. Rep. Will Hurd, R-Helotes, said Thursday he's weighing a 2024 presidential campaign.Earlier this year, Hurd shocked Washington by announcing he's leaving the U.S. House in 2020 . When asked byCEO Evan Smith if he'd run for president, Hurd said he's considering it. "I will think about it. "Hurd's voting record was largely conservative , but he struck a moderate tone and displayed a willingness to work across the aisle. Texas is purple.

SAN ANTONIO - A man awaiting trial after being charged with counterfeiting was arrested again Thursday after Helotes police accused him of cashing a $10,000 check that did not belong to him. Jon Rivera, 40, was charged with forgery of a check, Bexar County Jail records showed. The resident told police that the check had been cashed, however, into a Navy Federal Credit Union bank account. After obtaining surveillance images of the suspect cashing the check, police talked to the owners of the account. Rivera's criminal history includes theft, forgery and identity theft, according to the affidavit.

SAN ANTONIO - A large fire ripped through a far Northwest Side home late Friday night. Grey Forest and Leon Springs firefighters responded and extinguished the fire. Helotes, Leon Springs, Boerne and Bexar County fire departments assisted in their efforts. The home was a total loss and the initial damage assessment is $900,000, Bexar County officials said. The Bexar County Fire marshals office is investigating.

SAN ANTONIO - A makeshift memorial has appeared off FM 1560 near Helotes where a 3-year-old boy was killed as a result of a head-on crash last Saturday. Candles and balloons have been placed for Peyton Cawley, who died after being hospitalized in critical condition for several days. The driver who Bexar County Sheriff's Office deputies say caused the fatal wreck, 17-year-old Juan Pablo Ochoa, also died. Deputies said Ochoa was speeding while heading south on 1560 when he veered into oncoming traffic and hit a car carrying a family of four head-on. His passenger was taken to an area hospital in an unknown condition.