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At least seven people arrested in multi-agency raid on West Side
Read full article: At least seven people arrested in multi-agency raid on West SideMultiple law enforcement agencies worked together to execute a search warrant at two homes on the cityās West Side on Tuesday morning that resulted in seven arrests.
Mother of 4-year-old boy missing for more than three months
Read full article: Mother of 4-year-old boy missing for more than three monthsThe mother of a 4-year-old boy has been missing for more than three months. Now, the missing womanās mother and little boyās grandmother believe she may have been killed.
Human remains found by property owners while cutting grass in field, BCSO says
Read full article: Human remains found by property owners while cutting grass in field, BCSO saysHuman remains were found in a field on the West Side of San Antonio by the owners of the property while they were cutting grass, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Suspect in custody after man stabbed in chest on West Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Suspect in custody after man stabbed in chest on West Side, SAPD saysA 40-year-old man is in custody after stabbing another man in the chest on the West Side early Wednesday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Suspect armed with knife threatens family member, attempts to light West Side home on fire, police say
Read full article: Suspect armed with knife threatens family member, attempts to light West Side home on fire, police sayA suspect barricaded himself inside a West Side home, threatened a family member with a knife and attempted to set the home on fire, San Antonio police said.
Big Mamaās Safe House hopes to create safe space for domestic violence survivors
Read full article: Big Mamaās Safe House hopes to create safe space for domestic violence survivorsRosemary Williams says you canāt go too far on the West Side of San Antonio without finding someone who would be willing to help you.
Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting at West Side apartment complex, affidavit says
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with deadly shooting at West Side apartment complex, affidavit saysThe Bexar County Sheriffās Office arrested a man in connection with a fatal shooting at a far West Side apartment complex earlier this year, according to an arrest affidavit.
Caught on camera: Witness video shows moments a Bexar County deputy shot, killed a man on West Side
Read full article: Caught on camera: Witness video shows moments a Bexar County deputy shot, killed a man on West SideA newly obtained video from a KSAT viewer shows the moments when a Bexar County deputy fatally shot a man following a high-speed chase on the West Side.
Witness video shows moment suspected gang member shot, killed by BCSO deputy after chase on West Side
Read full article: Witness video shows moment suspected gang member shot, killed by BCSO deputy after chase on West SideA high-speed chase involving a wanted felon and suspected gang member ended in a crash and fatal shooting on the West Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Deputy shoots, kills suspected gang member after high-speed chase, crash on West Side, BCSO says
Read full article: Deputy shoots, kills suspected gang member after high-speed chase, crash on West Side, BCSO saysA high-speed chase involving a wanted felon and suspected gang member ended in a crash and fatal shooting on the West Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Homeowner alerted by security system shoots at two suspected vehicle burglars, SAPD says
Read full article: Homeowner alerted by security system shoots at two suspected vehicle burglars, SAPD saysTwo suspected burglars in an apartment garage were shot by a homeowner who was tipped by a security system, according to San Antonio police.
Man crossing street in wheelchair injured by hit-and-run driver, SAPD says
Read full article: Man crossing street in wheelchair injured by hit-and-run driver, SAPD saysThe man, believed to be in his 50s, was attempting to cross the street when he was hit by a truck that did not stop to render aid, police said.
West Side resident assaulted with baseball bat, rushed to hospital, SAPD says
Read full article: West Side resident assaulted with baseball bat, rushed to hospital, SAPD saysThe San Antonio Police Department said it is searching for suspects in connection with a burglary and assault of a West Side resident with a baseball bat.
San Antonio police searching for driver in fatal hit-and-run on West Side
Read full article: San Antonio police searching for driver in fatal hit-and-run on West SideSan Antonio police are seeking the publicās help to locate the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 27-year-old man earlier this month.
Man told police his wife drank three pints of beer before deadly hit-and-run, affidavit says
Read full article: Man told police his wife drank three pints of beer before deadly hit-and-run, affidavit saysNearly four months after a man was hit and killed on a West Side street, San Antonio police arrested the woman who they believe was behind the wheel.
Hispanic Heritage Month: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center hosts performances of āRio Bravoā
Read full article: Hispanic Heritage Month: Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center hosts performances of āRio BravoāCelebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Centerās āRio Bravoā performance that features twenty folklorico dancers and ten mariachi musicians showcasing the history of South Texas Tejano roots.
Deadly hit-and-run crash is 2nd recent tragedy for local family
Read full article: Deadly hit-and-run crash is 2nd recent tragedy for local familyThe family of a man who died earlier this month as the result of a hit-and-run crash on San Antonioās West Side is dealing with its second tragedy in three months.
Man accused of shooting neighbor, 7-year-old child during party at West Side home
Read full article: Man accused of shooting neighbor, 7-year-old child during party at West Side homeSan Antonio police arrested a man accused of shooting a 7-year-old girl and her father during a boxing watch party at a West Side home.
Child, man shot after argument between West Side neighbors bubbled up during boxing watch party, police say
Read full article: Child, man shot after argument between West Side neighbors bubbled up during boxing watch party, police sayA boxing watch party at a West Side home was the setting for a confrontation that ended in a shooting that sent a man and a 7-year-old girl to the hospital.
MACRI announces first Mexican-American Civil Rights Museum in US
Read full article: MACRI announces first Mexican-American Civil Rights Museum in USThe Mexican American Civil Rights Institute (MACRI) hosted a press conference on Friday to announce a āsignificant milestoneā in its steps to creating the nationās first Mexican-American Civil Rights Museum in San Antonio.
12-year-old NISD student arrested after making shooting threats, BCSO says
Read full article: 12-year-old NISD student arrested after making shooting threats, BCSO saysA 12-year-old student in the Northside Independent School District was arrested on Tuesday for making a threat to shoot another student, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Inner city youth ministry in urgent need of volunteers
Read full article: Inner city youth ministry in urgent need of volunteersHannah Zertuche is deeply committed to helping one of the poorest communities in San Antonio thrive. The community has always been generous with supplies and funds, which continue to support the youth programs, but the greatest need is that of time.
Owner of Pollos Asados āEl Gordoā indicted on cocaine trafficking charges, affidavit says
Read full article: Owner of Pollos Asados āEl Gordoā indicted on cocaine trafficking charges, affidavit saysThe co-owner of Pollos Asados āEl Gordoā is facing drug-related charges after he was caught arranging cocaine deliveries with an FBI agent posing as a buyer, according to an indictment.
Bicyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by vehicle, SAPD says
Read full article: Bicyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by vehicle, SAPD saysA bicyclist was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a vehicle crashed into him on the West Side, according to San Antonio police.
Argument between couples leads to man stabbed, rushed to hospital in critical condition, SAPD says
Read full article: Argument between couples leads to man stabbed, rushed to hospital in critical condition, SAPD saysSan Antonio police said a man was stabbed and taken to the hospital in critical condition after an argument between two couples turned physical.
SAPD announces 10 arrests in connection with āstreet takeoverā groups spread out across West Side, Bexar County
Read full article: SAPD announces 10 arrests in connection with āstreet takeoverā groups spread out across West Side, Bexar CountySan Antonio police said its officers disbanded several attempted street takeovers on Saturday night.
Grieving family hopes Crime Stoppers reward leads to arrest in sonās murder
Read full article: Grieving family hopes Crime Stoppers reward leads to arrest in sonās murderWeeks have passed with no answers in the shooting and killing of a West side man. Now, his family worries that his case might have gone cold.
Charges dismissed against woman indicted in 2023 road rage shooting on far West Side
Read full article: Charges dismissed against woman indicted in 2023 road rage shooting on far West SideA woman charged in connection with a fatal road rage shooting on the far West Side in May 2023 had her charges dismissed.
āDownright uglyā: City and neighbors push for an end to illegal dumping in San Antonio
Read full article: āDownright uglyā: City and neighbors push for an end to illegal dumping in San AntonioThe City of San Antonio's Solid Waste Management Department said it is cleaning up streets and is also pushing for surveillance and education, as well.
Woman hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times just west of downtown, police say
Read full article: Woman hospitalized after being stabbed multiple times just west of downtown, police saySan Antonio police are investigating after a woman was found stabbed just west of downtown late Tuesday night.
3 SAPD officers injured when burglary suspect crashes into patrol cars, other vehicles during pursuit
Read full article: 3 SAPD officers injured when burglary suspect crashes into patrol cars, other vehicles during pursuitJose Luis Valdez, 29, is charged with evading arrest with a vehicle, criminal mischief and aggravated assault against a public servant.
4 people injured, 3 hospitalized after altercation at home on West Side, police say
Read full article: 4 people injured, 3 hospitalized after altercation at home on West Side, police sayFour people were injured, three hospitalized, after a fight at a home on the cityās West Side late Sunday night, according to San Antonio police.
Man suspected of driving while intoxicated, faces assault charge after multi-vehicle crash
Read full article: Man suspected of driving while intoxicated, faces assault charge after multi-vehicle crashSan Antonio police said it has arrested a driver accused of running a red light and crashing into another vehicle while intoxicated.
Local senior still hurting after alleged attack by āhigh-fiveā robbery suspects
Read full article: Local senior still hurting after alleged attack by āhigh-fiveā robbery suspectsJose Santos Hernandez, 86, was left with cuts and bruises from the July 16 attack in his West side home. San Antonio police have released photos of two suspects in that case, hoping anyone who knows them will come forward.
Nonprofit resource hub Big Mamaās Safe House expands into West Side community
Read full article: Nonprofit resource hub Big Mamaās Safe House expands into West Side communityBennie Price started Big Mama's Safe House on the East Side in 2021 and it's turned into a big help for his community. He's now being asked to start a similar resource hub on the West Side.
SeaWorld San Antonio eyes huge 2025 expansion
Read full article: SeaWorld San Antonio eyes huge 2025 expansionUnited Parks & Resorts is pursuing the development of a new area at SeaWorld San Antonio that will span nearly 150,000 square feet and tout its animal rescue efforts, according to an initial filing with the State of Texas.
Shooting aboard VIA bus on West Side leaves 1 wounded, another in custody, SAPD says
Read full article: Shooting aboard VIA bus on West Side leaves 1 wounded, another in custody, SAPD saysAn argument on board a VIA bus between an uncle and nephew escalated to gunfire Monday afternoon, according to San Antonio police.
Man shot, killed during altercation at home on far West Side, police say
Read full article: Man shot, killed during altercation at home on far West Side, police sayA man in his 40s was shot and killed during an altercation at a far West Side home early Saturday morning, according to San Antonio police.
What to know about new construction and expansion of State Highway 151 in West San Antonio
Read full article: What to know about new construction and expansion of State Highway 151 in West San AntonioTxDOT is closing both directions of SH-151 overnight for the next few days for some major construction. Traffic will be diverted to the access roads.
Man shot multiple times during altercation outside West Side apartment complex, police say
Read full article: Man shot multiple times during altercation outside West Side apartment complex, police sayA man in his 20s was shot multiple times during an altercation outside a West Side apartment complex late Monday night, according to San Antonio police.
Millions in federal funds will be used to make Culebra Road safer
Read full article: Millions in federal funds will be used to make Culebra Road saferCulebra Road has been described as one of the most dangerous roads in San Antonio. Now, the city will receive help from the U.S. government to improve a stretch of Culebra Road on the West Side.
Vehicle rolls over into embankment after front tire comes off, police say
Read full article: Vehicle rolls over into embankment after front tire comes off, police sayA 33-year-old male driver was taken to an area hospital following a rollover crash on the far West Side early Monday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Itās summer, do you know what your kids are reading?
Read full article: Itās summer, do you know what your kids are reading?The summer slide is blamed for elementary age kids experiencing a 20 percent loss of their reading gains. A West Side summer camp is focused on literacy to combat that loss.
SAPD says man who feared for wifeās safety shot, killed would-be intruder
Read full article: SAPD says man who feared for wifeās safety shot, killed would-be intruderSan Antonio police said a suspect was shot and killed at a West Side home after the victim asked him to leave his property multiple times.
Attempted robbery on West Side leads to 12 detained, 2 arrested, SAPD says
Read full article: Attempted robbery on West Side leads to 12 detained, 2 arrested, SAPD saysTwelve people were detained, and two were arrested after police were led to an apartment following an attempted robbery on the West Side, according to San Antonio police.
Family and friends remember Roy āRoRoā Alderete after he was pinned, killed under vehicle during shooting incident
Read full article: Family and friends remember Roy āRoRoā Alderete after he was pinned, killed under vehicle during shooting incidentRoy "RoRo" Alderete was killed after a driver and passenger were shot and killed, crashed their car in a ditch and RoRo was pinned underneath.
SAPD says man fled after he stabbed his brother-in-law multiple times while drinking
Read full article: SAPD says man fled after he stabbed his brother-in-law multiple times while drinkingSan Antonio police said it is searching for a man accused of stabbing his brother-in-law with a knife multiple times.
San Antonio church deemed a āhabitual noise violatorā has its speakers confiscated by city
Read full article: San Antonio church deemed a āhabitual noise violatorā has its speakers confiscated by cityNeighbors in a West Side neighborhood have complained about the sound of church bells coming from the speakers of the Infant Jesus of Prague Church.
Drivers on far West Side have another road closure to deal with this weekend
Read full article: Drivers on far West Side have another road closure to deal with this weekendMain lanes of northbound Loop 1604 between Highway 151 and Shaenfield Road will be closed for bridge deck work from 9 p.m. Friday through 5 p.m. Saturday
Medical Examiner identifies 3 people killed in shooting, crash on West Side
Read full article: Medical Examiner identifies 3 people killed in shooting, crash on West SideThe Bexar County Medical Examinerās Office on Friday released the names of three people killed in a shooting that ended in a crash on the West Side.
Pavilion at Rosedale Park to be renamed in honor of late San Antonio boxer
Read full article: Pavilion at Rosedale Park to be renamed in honor of late San Antonio boxerSan Antonio City City Council on Thursday unanimously approved the renaming of Rosedale Parkās Pavilion 2 to honor the late San Antonio boxer Robert āPikinā Quiroga.
Second homeowner finds damage from fire that destroyed neighboring West Side home
Read full article: Second homeowner finds damage from fire that destroyed neighboring West Side homeThe fire that destroyed her neighbor's home also melted the siding on Karen Parchem's home. Her neighbor also lost as many as four pets in the fire.
3 pets killed, fourth unaccounted for after fire causes $150K in damage to West Side home, SAFD says
Read full article: 3 pets killed, fourth unaccounted for after fire causes $150K in damage to West Side home, SAFD saysThree pets were killed and a fourth is unaccounted for following a garage fire at a home on the cityās far West Side early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.