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Man sentenced to life in prison for murder and felony firearm offense, DA’s office says
Read full article: Man sentenced to life in prison for murder and felony firearm offense, DA’s office saysA man was sentenced to life in prison for murder after fatally shooting a man back in 2024, according to the District Attorney’s office.

Madison HS student injured in drive-by shooting near campus after road rage incident, officials say
Read full article: Madison HS student injured in drive-by shooting near campus after road rage incident, officials sayA 16-year-old male student at Madison High School was hospitalized after a road rage incident led to a drive-by shooting near the campus, according to officials.

Veteran family denied school voucher funding over tax form requirement
Read full article: Veteran family denied school voucher funding over tax form requirementTasha Barreda applied for school vouchers for her 13-year-old daughter, Emma, but was denied because she didn't provide the state with a tax form she doesn't complete because of her veteran status.

NTSB releases initial findings of investigation into 2 North Side house explosions
Read full article: NTSB releases initial findings of investigation into 2 North Side house explosionsThe National Transportation Safety Board released new details Thursday in its investigation into two North Side house explosions that erupted hours apart one month ago.

2 hospitalized after shooting outside restaurant on North Side, San Antonio police say
Read full article: 2 hospitalized after shooting outside restaurant on North Side, San Antonio police sayTwo men were shot and later hospitalized after a fight outside of a restaurant on the North Side escalated, according to San Antonio police.
Woman injured after crash involving suspected intoxicated driver on North Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Woman injured after crash involving suspected intoxicated driver on North Side, SAPD saysA driver was suspected of being intoxicated after a crash on the North Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Man accused of firing pellet gun at real estate business 5 times causes $40K+ in damages, SAPD says
Read full article: Man accused of firing pellet gun at real estate business 5 times causes $40K+ in damages, SAPD saysInvestigators arrested a San Antonio man they believe is responsible for shooting a pellet gun at a Northwest Side real estate firm on five different occasions.

Lightning strike believed to be cause of Northwest Side apartment complex fire, SAFD says
Read full article: Lightning strike believed to be cause of Northwest Side apartment complex fire, SAFD saysA lightning strike is believed to have sparked a fire at a Northwest Side apartment complex late Thursday night, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.

Bexar County deputy constable tases Marshall High School student accused of vandalizing vehicle, NISD says
Read full article: Bexar County deputy constable tases Marshall High School student accused of vandalizing vehicle, NISD saysA Bexar County Precinct 2 deputy constable tased a Marshall High School student accused of vandalizing a vehicle on school grounds, according to a Northside Independent School District spokesperson.

Pit bull ordered to be euthanized after attacking 80-year-old woman on Northwest Side, ACS says
Read full article: Pit bull ordered to be euthanized after attacking 80-year-old woman on Northwest Side, ACS saysA judge has ordered a pit bull to be euthanized after it attacked and bit an 80-year-old woman outside her Northwest Side home earlier this month, according to San Antonio Animal Care Services.

Mission Marquee Plaza keeps San Antonio movie tradition alive with free outdoor film series
Read full article: Mission Marquee Plaza keeps San Antonio movie tradition alive with free outdoor film seriesThe historic venue, once known as the Mission Drive-In Theater, is hosting its annual family film series complete with free admission, free parking, complimentary popcorn and live entertainment before each film.

Mother, son injured after being bitten by family dog on South Side, ACS says
Read full article: Mother, son injured after being bitten by family dog on South Side, ACS saysA mother and son sustained multiple injuries after they were bitten by their family dog on the South Side, according to Animal Care Services.

Submit your vote for the best taco spot on new ‘Southside Taco Trail’ campaign
Read full article: Submit your vote for the best taco spot on new ‘Southside Taco Trail’ campaignSan Antonio is the taco capital of the world, and a new campaign is now shining the spotlight on South Side taquerias and taco spots!
Mitchell Lake Audubon Center announces Anna Macnak as executive director
Read full article: Mitchell Lake Audubon Center announces Anna Macnak as executive directorThe Mitchell Lake Audubon Center has announced the appointment of Anna Macnak as its new Executive Director, marking a significant step forward for one of South San Antonio’s most important nature and community-centered spaces.

San Antonio business owner leads cleanup effort on SW Military Drive after Spurs playoff wins
Read full article: San Antonio business owner leads cleanup effort on SW Military Drive after Spurs playoff winsA San Antonio business owner is turning post-playoff celebration messes into a community movement, and he’s hoping others will join in.

Why a new $2B Toyota assembly line in San Antonio isn’t a done deal yet
Read full article: Why a new $2B Toyota assembly line in San Antonio isn’t a done deal yetA $2 billion project could bring 2,000 new jobs to the Toyota plant on the South Side. But it’s not guaranteed, and Toyota has indicated it is looking for financial help to make the plan happen.
Driver arrested for intoxication assault after West Side crash, SAPD says
Read full article: Driver arrested for intoxication assault after West Side crash, SAPD saysA driver was arrested for intoxication assault after a crash on the West Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

Sheriff: West Side gaming room was issuing illegal payouts to customers
Read full article: Sheriff: West Side gaming room was issuing illegal payouts to customersBexar County investigators arrested two workers at Silver City, a gaming room on the West Side, and cited five customers. They say the business was an illegal gambling operation.
2 women arrested, 5 cited in connection with West Side gambling bust, BCSO says
Read full article: 2 women arrested, 5 cited in connection with West Side gambling bust, BCSO saysTwo women were arrested and five others were cited after Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a gambling bust on Thursday afternoon.

DPS arrest outside West Side library brings ICE response, confusion to early voters
Read full article: DPS arrest outside West Side library brings ICE response, confusion to early votersA traffic stop brought multiple law enforcement agencies, including ICE officers, to a West Side library parking lot on Wednesday morning.

What we know about Marlene Vidal, the South Texas mother charged with capital murder of her 2 children
Read full article: What we know about Marlene Vidal, the South Texas mother charged with capital murder of her 2 childrenThe case of an Edinburg mother accused of setting a vehicle on fire with her two children inside continues to develop hundreds of miles away in San Antonio. Here's what we know.

H-E-B eyes its East Side facility for expansion project worth $700 million
Read full article: H-E-B eyes its East Side facility for expansion project worth $700 millionSan Antonio-based grocer H-E-B said its East Side facility may be the site of an expansion project that could create more than 1,000 new full-time jobs.
Affidavit: Man fatally shoots uncle at East Side home, dumps body in backyard recycling bin
Read full article: Affidavit: Man fatally shoots uncle at East Side home, dumps body in backyard recycling binA man arrested on Sunday is accused of killing his uncle and dumping his body in a recycling bin in the backyard of an East Side home, according to an arrest affidavit.
SAPD officer injured in crash while responding to call on East Side, police say
Read full article: SAPD officer injured in crash while responding to call on East Side, police sayA San Antonio police officer was injured after being involved in a crash while responding to a call, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
San Antonio man accused of choking his child’s mother to death, police say
Read full article: San Antonio man accused of choking his child’s mother to death, police sayA 24-year-old man was arrested and charged with murder after he allegedly choked a woman to death, according to a San Antonio Police Department report.
I-35 entrance ramp on East Side to close this weekend for construction, TxDOT says
Read full article: I-35 entrance ramp on East Side to close this weekend for construction, TxDOT saysThe Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) said an Interstate 35 entrance ramp on the East Side will close this weekend due to construction.
Man stabbed, punched while receiving early morning haircut on East Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Man stabbed, punched while receiving early morning haircut on East Side, SAPD saysSan Antonio police said a 28-year-old man was stabbed and punched repeatedly while receiving a haircut early Tuesday morning.

Woman found dead at Northeast Side apartment complex; Suspect detained, SAPD says
Read full article: Woman found dead at Northeast Side apartment complex; Suspect detained, SAPD saysOfficers detained a suspect after a 24-year-old woman was found dead at a Northeast Side apartment complex, according to San Antonio police.

Tobin Park visitors call for better lighting after woman reports possible sexual assault
Read full article: Tobin Park visitors call for better lighting after woman reports possible sexual assaultSan Antonio police are investigating a possible sexual assault at Tobin Park. Visitors calling for better lighting along trailhead.
Man struck, killed by second vehicle after single-vehicle crash on Interstate 35, police say
Read full article: Man struck, killed by second vehicle after single-vehicle crash on Interstate 35, police saySan Antonio police said a 27-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle after his own single-vehicle crash early Friday morning.
2 in custody, accused of assaulting Texas state trooper in New Braunfels, authorities say
Read full article: 2 in custody, accused of assaulting Texas state trooper in New Braunfels, authorities sayTwo males who fled after allegedly assaulting a Texas state trooper in New Braunfels have been taken into custody, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office.
New Braunfels man faces 74 charges after illegally killing white-tailed bucks, TPWD says
Read full article: New Braunfels man faces 74 charges after illegally killing white-tailed bucks, TPWD saysTexas Game Wardens have filed 74 charges against a New Braunfels man accused of illegally killing at least 13 white-tailed bucks in Bexar, Comal and Hays counties, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD).
Fugitive wanted for attempted murder in Denver arrested near New Braunfels, FBI says
Read full article: Fugitive wanted for attempted murder in Denver arrested near New Braunfels, FBI saysA fugitive wanted for attempted murder and other charges was arrested after a “multi-county manhunt” in Texas ended near New Braunfels, according to the FBI San Antonio division.
Kendall County Fair reaches settlement with 2 injured in 2024 partial bleacher collapse
Read full article: Kendall County Fair reaches settlement with 2 injured in 2024 partial bleacher collapseTwo people injured in a deadly Kendall County bleacher collapse nearly two years ago have appeared to reach a settlement with the Kendall County Fair and several other defendants, according to court documents obtained by KSAT Investigates.

Nonprofits team up to restore Guadalupe River after deadly Fourth of July floods
Read full article: Nonprofits team up to restore Guadalupe River after deadly Fourth of July floodsDuring the floods on the Fourth of July last year, experts say the Guadalupe River lost as much as half of the overall green material in the riparian area.

Mental health support expands following deadly floods in Texas Hill Country
Read full article: Mental health support expands following deadly floods in Texas Hill CountryThe Community Foundation has allocated $5 million in grants to 15 nonprofits and pledged an additional $10 million over two years to support long-term mental health recovery following the Hill Country flood.
Kerrville police chief announces retirement after nearly 30 years in law enforcement
Read full article: Kerrville police chief announces retirement after nearly 30 years in law enforcementKerrville Police Chief Chris McCall will retire next month after leading the department since 2020, according to a city news release.
Jellystone Park on Guadalupe River reopens riverfront after devastating Hill Country floods
Read full article: Jellystone Park on Guadalupe River reopens riverfront after devastating Hill Country floodsJellystone Park on the Guadalupe River has reopened its riverfront after last summer’s devastating floods tore through the Hill Country.
Road rage shooting suspect arrested in Seguin; 3 children found safe, deputies say
Read full article: Road rage shooting suspect arrested in Seguin; 3 children found safe, deputies sayA road rage shooting suspect at the center of a Seguin standoff was arrested on Tuesday morning after a brief escape, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO).
‘The PTSD will never go away’: Teachers discuss classroom violence, answer viewer questions
Read full article: ‘The PTSD will never go away’: Teachers discuss classroom violence, answer viewer questionsAs part of our conversation about classroom safety, KSAT Investigates brought together a panel of three teachers who have experienced violence from students firsthand.
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Fort Hood: 1 dead, 2 injured after shooting at recreational area
Read full article: Fort Hood: 1 dead, 2 injured after shooting at recreational areaOne person is dead and two others were injured after a shooting at a recreational area on Fort Hood late Saturday night, according to a U.S. Army news release.

Remembering Uvalde: Four years later, impact of Robb Elementary shooting remains felt
Read full article: Remembering Uvalde: Four years later, impact of Robb Elementary shooting remains feltSunday marked four years since the tragedy at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, where 19 children and two teachers lost their lives.
Driver arrested for intoxication assault after West Side crash, SAPD says
Read full article: Driver arrested for intoxication assault after West Side crash, SAPD saysA driver was arrested for intoxication assault after a crash on the West Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

Guadalupe County sheriff hopes posting videos of arrests to social media will help deter sex crimes
Read full article: Guadalupe County sheriff hopes posting videos of arrests to social media will help deter sex crimesIn an effort to crack down on human trafficking and sex crimes, the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office launched Operation Rolling Thunder.
Sunday brings fewer storms but some rain possible
Read full article: Sunday brings fewer storms but some rain possibleAfter a stormy Saturday morning in San Antonio, quieter weather is expected for Sunday and Monday of Memorial Day weekend, though isolated showers remain possible. Rain chances increase again Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday with the arrival of another low pressure system. The week will end with drier and warmer conditions.

Woman bitten multiple times by own dog on East Side, ACS says
Read full article: Woman bitten multiple times by own dog on East Side, ACS saysA woman was bitten multiple times by one of her own dogs after her pets began fighting on the East Side, according to the San Antonio Animal Care Services.

2 in custody, accused of assaulting Texas state trooper in New Braunfels, authorities say
Read full article: 2 in custody, accused of assaulting Texas state trooper in New Braunfels, authorities sayTwo males who fled after allegedly assaulting a Texas state trooper in New Braunfels have been taken into custody, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office.
Another round of heavy rainfall possible Saturday
Read full article: Another round of heavy rainfall possible SaturdaySan Antonio is experiencing another round of storms, with monthly rainfall totals now above 4 inches. While Friday brings a brief lull with isolated showers, heavy rain and potential flooding are possible Saturday due to an upper low, prompting a Flood Watch through Monday. Storms are expected to be scattered, not continuous, making it difficult to predict the heaviest rainfall areas. Conditions should improve on Sunday and Memorial Day, with only isolated rain chances remaining.

San Antonio military wife creates community to help families navigate constant relocation
Read full article: San Antonio military wife creates community to help families navigate constant relocationLey Wright created Base Buddies, a podcast and support community, helping military spouses cope with relocations.

‘We’re battling inflation’: Neighbors unhappy about looming SAWS rate hike
Read full article: ‘We’re battling inflation’: Neighbors unhappy about looming SAWS rate hikeSan Antonio Water System board members approved a proposed multiyear rate hike that would raise most customers’ bills each year. It’s a move that could hit homeowners on tight budgets the hardest if the City Council signs off in June.
San Antonio mayor asks ICE not to ‘deter or dissuade’ voters following response outside polling site
Read full article: San Antonio mayor asks ICE not to ‘deter or dissuade’ voters following response outside polling siteMayor Gina Ortiz Jones asked federal immigration officers “take steps to not inadvertently deter or dissuade lawful U.S. voters from voting due to fear,” in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday, ahead of Tuesday’s runoff primary.
Memorial Day weekend river and lake levels: What to know before you float
Read full article: Memorial Day weekend river and lake levels: What to know before you floatAs Memorial Day weekend kicks off the unofficial start of summer across the country, thousands are expected to head to the rivers and lakes. This year, conditions are generally favorable for tubing, though water levels remain a bit mixed depending on location.
Man accused of firing pellet gun at real estate business 5 times causes $40K+ in damages, SAPD says
Read full article: Man accused of firing pellet gun at real estate business 5 times causes $40K+ in damages, SAPD saysInvestigators arrested a San Antonio man they believe is responsible for shooting a pellet gun at a Northwest Side real estate firm on five different occasions.
San Antonio man gets 45 years in prison for shooting tattoo artist
Read full article: San Antonio man gets 45 years in prison for shooting tattoo artistA man was sentenced to prison on Friday for a shooting that resulted in the death of a tattoo artist outside a Southside home five years ago.

Spurs gear floods San Antonio streets, but some merchandise may be illegal
Read full article: Spurs gear floods San Antonio streets, but some merchandise may be illegalAs the San Antonio Spurs continue their playoff run, unofficial Spurs merchandise is popping up across street corners and parking lots — drawing crowds looking for cheaper alternatives to official team gear.

Sheriff: West Side gaming room was issuing illegal payouts to customers
Read full article: Sheriff: West Side gaming room was issuing illegal payouts to customersBexar County investigators arrested two workers at Silver City, a gaming room on the West Side, and cited five customers. They say the business was an illegal gambling operation.

Man sentenced to life in prison for murder and felony firearm offense, DA’s office says
Read full article: Man sentenced to life in prison for murder and felony firearm offense, DA’s office saysA man was sentenced to life in prison for murder after fatally shooting a man back in 2024, according to the District Attorney’s office.




