Debates spark as demolition of historic San Antonio school looms
St. Paul Lutheran School is at the center of a debate. The Conservation Society wants this building preserved, while the owners want it torn down and rebuilt into something useful.
San Antonio-area churches enter lent season on alert following Houston church shooting
Religious leaders are spending more time and money on security and safety for congregations. The latest church shooting in Houston is a catalyst to reevaluate their building plans and make changes.
Hundreds of people protest family-friendly drag show at New Braunfels church
A family-friendly drag show in New Braunfels brought hundreds of people to the same church, some in support and others against it.
Nuisance property could put a damper on Easter for East Side church
Bexar County commissioners are looking for solutions to ease the issues people who live next to nuisance properties have to deal with. It's an issue that was brought to light by an East Side church.
New Braunfels business has been making stained glass windows sparkle for decades
A New Braunfels business, Whitworth Stained Glass, has had a hand in many of the colorful windowpanes that decorate churches and more.
Maryland probe finds 158 abusive priests, over 600 victims
An investigation by Marylandโs attorney general has identified 158 Roman Catholic priests in the Archdiocese of Baltimore accused of sexually and physically abusing more than 600 victims over the past 80 years.
Church day care left without after-school transportation after vandals steal, trash van
The owners of an after-school day care say vandals left their van trashed over the weekend, which kept them from being able to use it to pick up enrolled children.
Country star Eric Church announces free show for ticketholders of concert he canceled to watch Final Four
Country music star Eric Church announced a free show for ticketholders of the concert he canceled to attend the Final Four game between UNC and Duke โ what he calls a โsports enthusiastโs dream.โ
โNever spend another dime to see himโ: Country music fans react to Eric Church cancelling San Antonio concert
Eric Church is metaphorically dunking on his San Antonio fans.
Boerne church donating Sunday offerings to Ukraine after hosting public prayer service
A Boerne church opened its doors to the public on Sunday to join them in prayer for peace amid the Russian attacks in Ukraine.
San Antonio woman sentenced to 7 years in prison for stealing $660K+ from Windcrest church
A San Antonio woman who admitted to stealing more than $660,000 from a Windcrest church was sentenced to 7 years in prison, the Bexar County District Attorneyโs Office said.
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San Antonio church gives its members $100 per family to โpay it forwardโ
Oak Hills Church says it handed out 762 envelopes Sunday between its two services, each one with a $100 bill inside. Church officials donโt expect most of the money to stay within the congregation, though, with lead minister Travis Eades urging members who didn't need the money to "pay it forward."
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Construction worker recognized after repairing East Side church damaged by car
An East Side church recognized a San Antonio construction worker for his great act of repairing a portion of their building free of charge.
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Intruders break into a Southeast Side church three times in one day, pastor says
Security camera footage shows the moments the suspects cut a hole into the side of the church and stole sound system equipment.
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Faith-based organizations prepare to serve possible influx of unaccompanied migrant minors
SAN ANTONIO โ Local faith-based organizations are working hard to educate themselves on how to best serve a possible influx of unaccompanied migrant minors in the city. โIt is not as easy as setting up a temporary shelter or a migrant shelter,โ Rogers said. โWe need to change the way we speak about immigration and that comes from me listening to the migrant community, people of color, Latinx,โ Rogers said. Most of all, he said that the conversation surrounding immigration needs to change for any plan to work successfully. AdAlso on KSAT:JBSA-Lackland, Fort Bliss will be used to house unaccompanied migrant children, Pentagon saysHuman smuggling cases on the rise in Uvalde, law enforcement saysFreeman Coliseum may house migrant children if agreement is reached with federal government, Bexar County judge says
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Landmark church in Deco District faces costly repairs after winter storm
SAN ANTONIO โ A small pump wasnโt enough to take out the water that had found its way beneath the floor of Jefferson Community Church, a Deco District landmark, after last weekโs winter storms. โAfter two days, it didnโt look like it had moved at all,โ said Pastor Olivia Walker, who had attended the church as a child. When last weekโs beautiful blanket of snow that covered the church had melted, it came in through the gaps around the foundation, Walker said. She said the sanctuary was spared, but water covered the floors of storage areas and choir rooms. Its congregation, now with only about 100 members, had already made costly repairs and improvements trying to shore up the building.
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East Side residents come together to end gun violence after church shooting
SAN ANTONIO โ San Antonio community members are pushing a new movement called โStop in the Name of Loveโ that aims to stop gun violence on the East Side. Church leaders led the call to action through prayer, praise, and worship. The โStop in the Name of Loveโ movement comes after a gunman opened fire on a church property on Feb. 7. โIโm asking you guys, the community, to come together, to love one another, to please stop the hate. Related: San Antonio police arrest man in East Side church shooting
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Who is singing the National Anthem at the 2021 Super Bowl?
Sullivan and Church will join forces to sing the national anthem at the next months Super Bowl, where Grammy-winning singer H.E.R. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP, File)TAMPA BAY, Fla. โ Before the big game begins between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, the nation will come together to sing the national anthem. According to an article from USA Today, country singer Eric Church and R&B singer-songwriter Jazmine Sullivan will perform the national anthem in a duet. Read also:This is the team America collectively believes will win the Super BowlAdWill this be lowest-attended Super Bowl ever? A sexy Alexa, Dan Levyโs M&M habit: Super Bowl ads to watch
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Man claims he broke into West Side church to pray
SAN ANTONIO โ Police are investigating after a man claims he broke into Holy Rosary Catholic Church on Friday morning to pray. The man was arrested on outstanding warrants. Police are determining whether to file charges against the man for the break-in at the church at 159 Camino Santa Maria.
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San Antonio church leaders evaluating when congregations can begin to meet again
San Antonio โ San Antonio church leaders say they are actively having conversations about when their congregations will meet again for a live service. Chris Johnson, pastor of the First Baptist Church San Antonio, says pastors from across the city are calling and emailing each other to figure out a safe plan for their members. He said each church will decide when and how itโs safest for their congregation to meet again. Health experts with the city of San Antonio are recommending that churches wait to hold live services for a bit longer, based on what local data is showing. The Archdiocese of San Antonio of San Antonio released the following statement:"On April 16, Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller extended the decree regarding changes impacting parishes in the Archdiocese of San Antonio due to COVID-19 until May 18.
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Local church continues to feed hungry during pandemic
Volunteers begin with a prayer before opening the food pantry. This was the first time his church held the food pantry since the pandemic began, causing people everywhere to lose their jobs. โThe need is everywhere in San Antonio, including all the way out here,โ said Lisa Granato, another volunteer. โThis is what we do in a time of need.โVolunteers sort food for distribution at Resurrection United Methodist Churchโs food pantry. Resurrection United Methodist is one of only a few churches that are still conducting their own food pantries during this pandemic.
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Women, children now have shelter after devastating church recovery house fire
The campus helped women going through drug and alcohol addiction as well as domestic abuse. Church officials said eight women and three children were displaced after the fire. An accidental fire destroyed the home which has left eight women and three children without shelter. An accidental fire destroyed the home which has left eight women and three children without shelter. We were just like, โWow.โโAn accidental fire destroyed the home which has left eight women and three children without shelter.
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San Antonio-area churches announce changes amid coronavirus outbreak
SAN ANTONIO โ The city, county and state each issued new public health emergency declarations this week that prohibits large gatherings of more than 10 people. The declaration comes in response to the novel coronavirus outbreak. While places of worship are excluded from the group gatherings ban, many local churches are still deciding to cancel services. Changes to church services in and around San Antonio:*This list will be updated as we are notified by churches.
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Church provides homeless a place to sleep to escape freezing temperatures
SAN ANTONIO โ Dozens of homeless people have a warm place to sleep Thursday night, thanks to the help from Church Under the Bridge. The church has room for up to 75 people. Along with warmth, there are also resources to try and help them improve their living situation. Hopefully, they have the motivation to just do just that,โ said Greg Goodrich, senior pastor of Church Under the Bridge. The church is feeding these groups of people and showing a movie before bed.