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Bexar County man was planning racist attack, had explosives in home, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Bexar County man was planning racist attack, had explosives in home, sheriff’s office saysA north Bexar County man accused of planning a racist attack and having explosive-making materials in his home is now in jail facing criminal charges.
Woman dies after being bitten multiple times by her dog, Animal Care Services says
Read full article: Woman dies after being bitten multiple times by her dog, Animal Care Services saysA 32-year-old woman has died after she was bitten multiple times by her dog last week, according to San Antonio Animal Care Services.
‘He’s a man-eater’: Neighbor says it’s time to put down dog that attacked North Side woman
Read full article: ‘He’s a man-eater’: Neighbor says it’s time to put down dog that attacked North Side womanAnimal Care Services is investigating a dog attack on a 31-year-old woman which left her in critical condition.
Affidavit: Man wanted on multiple felony warrants arrested after allegedly throwing acid at police
Read full article: Affidavit: Man wanted on multiple felony warrants arrested after allegedly throwing acid at policeA man wanted for multiple felony warrants was arrested after he allegedly threw an acidic substance at San Antonio police officers while attempting to arrest him, according to an arrest affidavit.
Rare illegal pet kangaroo ordered to be removed from San Antonio city limits, ACS says
Read full article: Rare illegal pet kangaroo ordered to be removed from San Antonio city limits, ACS saysMore than 160 citations for illegal exotic animals have been issued in last two years, according to Animal Care Services
Affidavit: Man arrested in connection with ‘heated argument’ turned fatal shooting on Northwest Side
Read full article: Affidavit: Man arrested in connection with ‘heated argument’ turned fatal shooting on Northwest SideA man was arrested in connection with a fatal shooting at a Northwest Side apartment complex last month, according to an arrest affidavit.
Pickup Lines: Brooks President & CEO Leo Gomez reflects on family and the life skills he learned in a grocery store
Read full article: Pickup Lines: Brooks President & CEO Leo Gomez reflects on family and the life skills he learned in a grocery storeThe latest Pickup Lines segment features Leo Gomez, the president and CEO of Brooks.
Man charged with murder in connection with South Side shooting, affidavit says
Read full article: Man charged with murder in connection with South Side shooting, affidavit saysA man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on the South Side over the weekend, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.
Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office seeks help to identify man found in San Antonio River
Read full article: Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office seeks help to identify man found in San Antonio RiverThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for public assistance to identify a man whose body was found in the San Antonio River last year.
Motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle crash is brother of Sutherland Springs church shooting victim
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in three-vehicle crash is brother of Sutherland Springs church shooting victimKSAT has learned that the motorcyclist killed after a three-vehicle crash on Sunday night is the brother of a victim who was shot and killed at a Sutherland Springs church in November 2017.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio launches first doctoral program in educational leadership
Read full article: Texas A&M University-San Antonio launches first doctoral program in educational leadershipTexas A&M University-San Antonio will launch its doctoral program later this year, following its unanimous approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
West Side intersection where driver was shot is a crime hotbed, neighbors say
Read full article: West Side intersection where driver was shot is a crime hotbed, neighbors sayA 23-year-old woman is in critical condition at a hospital after being shot while driving near Loop 410 and Marbach Road. People in the area say this is only the latest trouble there.
Motorcyclist killed after crashing into SUV, landing in neighbors’ backyard, SAPD says
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed after crashing into SUV, landing in neighbors’ backyard, SAPD saysA motorcyclist was killed after crashing into an SUV on the far West Side, according to San Antonio police.
Immigrant accused of shooting San Antonio veteran indicted on 4 different charges, records show
Read full article: Immigrant accused of shooting San Antonio veteran indicted on 4 different charges, records showAn immigrant lacking legal status who shot a veteran working security at a West Side bar has officially been indicted on four different charges, Bexar County court records show.
Woman hospitalized after being shot at multiple times while driving on West Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Woman hospitalized after being shot at multiple times while driving on West Side, SAPD saysA 23-year-old woman was hospitalized after someone fired at her vehicle multiple times on the West Side, according to San Antonio police.
ME’s Office identifies man electrocuted while attempting to trim branches for West Side neighbor
Read full article: ME’s Office identifies man electrocuted while attempting to trim branches for West Side neighborA man who was killed after he was electrocuted while attempting to trim tree branches for a neighbor has been identified.
BCSO: 3 arrested in connection with West Side drug raids seizing more than 1,000 grams of meth, weapons
Read full article: BCSO: 3 arrested in connection with West Side drug raids seizing more than 1,000 grams of meth, weaponsThree people were arrested in connection with two separate, but related, drug raids on the West Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Man seeks justice for mother’s murder on East Side in 1990
Read full article: Man seeks justice for mother’s murder on East Side in 1990More than three decades after the body of Antoinette Jordan was found under a bridge on the East Side, her son is speaking publicly for the first time, demanding answers and justice in a case that remains unsolved.
Man arrested, accused of setting fires at East Side bar and threatening owner, affidavit states
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of setting fires at East Side bar and threatening owner, affidavit statesA 47-year-old man accused of intentionally starting multiple fires at an East Side bar was arrested on Tuesday, according to a warrant obtained by KSAT.
Plans for 200-foot observation wheel move forward
Read full article: Plans for 200-foot observation wheel move forwardThe City of San Antonio’s Historic and Design Review Commission has granted Icon Experiences conceptual approval for a new entertainment development north of the Alamodome in St. Paul Square.
St. Philip’s College Stomp & Shake Team innovating Texas’ cheer landscape
Read full article: St. Philip’s College Stomp & Shake Team innovating Texas’ cheer landscapeThe Stomp and Shake cheerleading team at St. Philip’s College is an innovative spirit squad comprising both high school and college students.
Dozens of units respond to cement plant fire on Northeast Side
Read full article: Dozens of units respond to cement plant fire on Northeast SideA fire erupted at Capitol Cement on the Northeast Side in the early hours of Friday morning, prompting a response from 33 San Antonio Fire Department Units.
Medical examiner’s office identifies man shot, killed at Northeast Side apartment complex
Read full article: Medical examiner’s office identifies man shot, killed at Northeast Side apartment complexThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a man who was shot and killed at an apartment complex last weekend.
Body of New Braunfels man found with apparent gunshot wound, burn injuries after suspicious fire
Read full article: Body of New Braunfels man found with apparent gunshot wound, burn injuries after suspicious fireNew Braunfels police and fire officials are investigating the death of a 37-year-old man found in his home following a fire they believe may have been set on purpose.
Man shot, killed by New Braunfels police after allegedly lunging at officers with knife, police say
Read full article: Man shot, killed by New Braunfels police after allegedly lunging at officers with knife, police sayA man was shot and killed by New Braunfels police Saturday after he allegedly pulled out a knife and lunged at officers, according to a New Braunfels Police Department press release.
Gruene Hall hosts ‘Dance Hall to Dance Hall’ benefit for Hill Country dancehall after deadly floods
Read full article: Gruene Hall hosts ‘Dance Hall to Dance Hall’ benefit for Hill Country dancehall after deadly floodsTexas’ oldest dance hall opened its floor Sunday to support a community staple damaged in the deadly Hill Country floods.
Boerne Police Department warns residents of Fourth of July flood-related scams
Read full article: Boerne Police Department warns residents of Fourth of July flood-related scamsThe Boerne Police Department is warning Hill Country residents about potential scammers related to flood donations.
PHOTOS: City of Boerne honors victims, survivors and first responders in Hill Country flood tribute
Read full article: PHOTOS: City of Boerne honors victims, survivors and first responders in Hill Country flood tributeThe City of Boerne paid tribute to the victims, survivors and first responder heroes of the Kerr County flooding on Sunday evening.
George Strait announces benefit concert for those impacted by Texas Hill Country floods
Read full article: George Strait announces benefit concert for those impacted by Texas Hill Country floodsCountry music legend George Strait announced plans to host a benefit concert for those affected by the floods in the Texas Hill Country, according to a news release.
Boerne Middle School North names new leader after former principal arrested on DWI, weapons charges
Read full article: Boerne Middle School North names new leader after former principal arrested on DWI, weapons chargesBoerne Middle School North has named a new leader after the school’s former principal resigned following his arrest earlier this month, according to a news release.
Kerrville boutique offers free upscale clothing to Hill Country flood survivors
Read full article: Kerrville boutique offers free upscale clothing to Hill Country flood survivorsA Kerrville boutique is offering Hill Country flood survivors a chance to shop for free, providing upscale clothing donated by vendors and community members.
San Antonio Zoo launches campaign to support Hill Country flood victims
Read full article: San Antonio Zoo launches campaign to support Hill Country flood victimsThe San Antonio Zoo announced a new campaign on Friday that will benefit people affected by the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country, according to a news release.
Kerr County officials failed to follow certain aspects of disaster plan during Texas floods
Read full article: Kerr County officials failed to follow certain aspects of disaster plan during Texas floodsThe five-year-old plan, required by the state, detailed when additional monitoring was to take place and who was responsible for alerting the public to evacuate.
San Antonio fire chief asks state lawmakers to cover disaster costs when damage does not meet FEMA thresholds
Read full article: San Antonio fire chief asks state lawmakers to cover disaster costs when damage does not meet FEMA thresholdsSan Antonio leaders were shocked to learn the damage sustained during the June 12 flood on Beitel Creek did not qualify for federal assistance, San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto told lawmakers Thursday.
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Photos: Conjunto legend Flaco Jimenez over the years
Read full article: Photos: Conjunto legend Flaco Jimenez over the yearsFlaco Jimenez, a towering figure in Tejano music whose innovative accordion playing and collaborative spirit left an indelible mark on Tex-Mex culture, has died, his family announced Thursday.
Man arrested in shooting that left 2 dead in Medina County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Man arrested in shooting that left 2 dead in Medina County, sheriff’s office saysA 36-year-old man was arrested on Friday in connection with a shooting in Medina County that killed two people and left another wounded, according to the sheriff’s office.
San Antonio Zoo launches campaign to support Hill Country flood victims
Read full article: San Antonio Zoo launches campaign to support Hill Country flood victimsThe San Antonio Zoo announced a new campaign on Friday that will benefit people affected by the devastating floods in the Texas Hill Country, according to a news release.
Rare illegal pet kangaroo ordered to be removed from San Antonio city limits, ACS says
Read full article: Rare illegal pet kangaroo ordered to be removed from San Antonio city limits, ACS saysMore than 160 citations for illegal exotic animals have been issued in last two years, according to Animal Care Services
New mini golf course to break ground at Pearl on Friday
Read full article: New mini golf course to break ground at Pearl on FridayAccording to a Texas Department of Licensing and Registration listing, a project named “Pearl Putt Putt” is set to begin construction at 250 East Grayson Street.
4 suspects arrested, kilogram of fentanyl seized in series of traffic stops, BCSO says
Read full article: 4 suspects arrested, kilogram of fentanyl seized in series of traffic stops, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said deputies arrested four suspects and seized a kilogram of fentanyl in a series of traffic stops.
Interest resumes on student loans under SAVE Plan on Aug. 1
Read full article: Interest resumes on student loans under SAVE Plan on Aug. 1The U.S. Department of Education is set to restart interest accrual on federal student loans under the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan starting Aug. 1.
RECALL ROUNDUP: IKEA garlic presses, Backyard Kids play kitchens, Dorel kitchen steppers pulled for safety
Read full article: RECALL ROUNDUP: IKEA garlic presses, Backyard Kids play kitchens, Dorel kitchen steppers pulled for safetySeveral popular brands are recalling products, including IKEA garlic presses, Dorel kitchen steppers, and Backyard Kids play kitchens, because they could pose serious safety hazards, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).
🎶 Things to do this weekend: Pedro Fernandez, ‘Heart of the Hill Country: Texas Strong,’ Locals Day at Briscoe
Read full article: 🎶 Things to do this weekend: Pedro Fernandez, ‘Heart of the Hill Country: Texas Strong,’ Locals Day at BriscoeGoodbye, July! Hello, August! Get ready for a packed weekend with events and things to do around town.
Dozens of units respond to cement plant fire on Northeast Side
Read full article: Dozens of units respond to cement plant fire on Northeast SideA fire erupted at Capitol Cement on the Northeast Side in the early hours of Friday morning, prompting a response from 33 San Antonio Fire Department Units.
San Antonio fire chief asks state lawmakers to cover disaster costs when damage does not meet FEMA thresholds
Read full article: San Antonio fire chief asks state lawmakers to cover disaster costs when damage does not meet FEMA thresholdsSan Antonio leaders were shocked to learn the damage sustained during the June 12 flood on Beitel Creek did not qualify for federal assistance, San Antonio Fire Chief Valerie Frausto told lawmakers Thursday.
A Texas researcher was held at an airport for over a week. Now he faces deportation
Read full article: A Texas researcher was held at an airport for over a week. Now he faces deportationA researcher at Texas A&M University flying home from abroad was detained for more than a week by immigration authorities at the San Francisco International Airport.
Pickup Lines: Brooks President & CEO Leo Gomez reflects on family and the life skills he learned in a grocery store
Read full article: Pickup Lines: Brooks President & CEO Leo Gomez reflects on family and the life skills he learned in a grocery storeThe latest Pickup Lines segment features Leo Gomez, the president and CEO of Brooks.
Experts call report on Project Marvel economic impact ‘useless’
Read full article: Experts call report on Project Marvel economic impact ‘useless’Experts told KSAT a report meant to show city council members the economic benefits of Project Marvel is “useless” for making an informed decision.
Hill Country residents share stories of survival, loss in July 4 floods at committee hearing
Read full article: Hill Country residents share stories of survival, loss in July 4 floods at committee hearingSeveral people shared harrowing stories of the devastating floods in the Hill Country on July 4, describing how rising waters forced them to flee their homes, seek refuge in trees and mourn the loss of loved ones.
Puro Picks: Social media influencer Stephanie Guerra discusses weekend events in San Antonio
Read full article: Puro Picks: Social media influencer Stephanie Guerra discusses weekend events in San AntonioSocial media influencer Stephanie Guerra joined KSAT on Thursday to discuss weekend happenings in and around San Antonio.