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Flights out of San Antonio airport canceled Tuesday due to winter weather conditions
Read full article: Flights out of San Antonio airport canceled Tuesday due to winter weather conditionsSAN ANTONIO ā Update (10:30 p.m. Monday): The San Antonio International Airport has confirmed that all flights have been canceled for Tuesday due to the winter storm. The airport said in a Facebook post that the flights have been canceled as āpassenger safety remains the number one priority.āUPDATE: As a result of current weather conditions, all flights have officially been cancelled for tomorrow, Tuesday, February 16, 2021. #flysafer #flysanantonio ā San Antonio Airport (@SATairport) February 16, 2021Original story (6 a.m. Monday): The wintry weather unfortunately is putting the breaks on many peopleās travel plans Monday as dozens of flights have been either delayed or canceled due to the current weather conditions. According to FlySanAntonio.com, the earliest departure out of San Antonio is not until 1:45 p.m. and the earliest arrival is not until 12:35 p.m.A spokesperson for the San Antonio International Airport said that traffic Sunday night had to be directed to the lower level where it was covered and less iced. -------------------------------------------------------Check out the latest satellite imaging tracking storms in the San Antonio area here:Continued Weather CoverageStick with KSAT 12 News, your Weather Authority for the latest weather updates.
Barrientes Vela, top Pct. 2 officials charged county for training, then skipped it
Read full article: Barrientes Vela, top Pct. 2 officials charged county for training, then skipped itAUSTIN, Texas ā Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela and other top officials from her agency charged the county for expensive hotel rooms, meals and a state open records training course but skipped the training itself, public records obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders confirm. While Barrientes Vela, Chief Deputy Anthony Castillo and Capt. Records from the Bexar County Auditor's Office show the county paid $250 per person for Barrientes Vela, Castillo and Garcia to attend the two days of sessions. By all indications, it appears Barrientes Vela and members of her agency could have utilized the additional training. Barrientes Vela did not respond to repeated requests to be interviewed for this story.
Hundreds attend interfaith vigil in El Paso
Read full article: Hundreds attend interfaith vigil in El PasoEL PASO, Texas ā An interfaith vigil held in El Paso on Sunday drew hundreds of people. The event, which featured speakers from various backgrounds and cultures, was a picture of the diverse border city. The event took place at Ponder Park, a few blocks from where a gunman opened fire on an unsuspecting community, killing 20 and injuring more. El Paso leaders countered the hate with a message of unity. Let us show the world El Paso, in the days ahead, in the months ahead ā let us show them why we love this place,ā one Catholic leader said.
Local judge working to improve domestic violence epidemic
Read full article: Local judge working to improve domestic violence epidemicSAN ANTONIO ā Making the community a safe place is what drives Bexar County Court 13 Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez. Last November, Gonzalez was the first openly gay judge to be elected in Bexar County, and she runs one of two domestic violence courts. "Bexar County unfortunately hails as the record-holder for the most number of domestic violence cases, child abuse cases and drug cases in the state." HB 3529 will allow Gonzalez to establish a drug court within her court to provide court-supervised drug treatment. "We're going to try all those different things to turn this ship around that we know as a domestic violence epidemic in San Antonio and Bexar County," Gonzalez said.
Whatās Up South Texas!: A friendship inspires woman with terminal illness to keep fighting
Read full article: Whatās Up South Texas!: A friendship inspires woman with terminal illness to keep fighting'āBecause Allen knew how much she meant to Lozano, she didnāt want to risk their lives being separated. āIn my mind, I am like āIf you get on the list, you will get a kidney,āā Allen said. āLast year, she got really sick,ā Allen said. I knew something was going on but I didnāt know how much of what was going on because she didnāt want me to worry.āOne day, Lozano didnāt come to treatment. āYou never know who God will place in your life,ā Allen said.
Whatās Up South Texas!: Girl turns being bullied into passion for roller derby
Read full article: Whatās Up South Texas!: Girl turns being bullied into passion for roller derbySAN ANTONIO ā Being bullied has always had a major impact on one San Antonio 14-year-old, which is why she has transformed her life from being a victim to being a confident roller derby athlete. āRoller derby is a high contact sport on wheels,ā said Brenna Schrade. āI used to go to public schools, where I used to get bullied by other people,ā Schrade said. I wanted to do roller derby." āI just thought, āI am going to suck at this.āāBut for nearly two years, Schrade has learned and nearly mastered the sport, competing with two teams called the Rockin' City Rebels and Texas Junior Roller Derby.
'From nothing to something': Once homeless man moves in to tiny home
Read full article: 'From nothing to something': Once homeless man moves in to tiny homeSAN ANTONIO ā Many homeless people in San Antonio are overwhelmed by the transition from homelessness to self-sufficiency, which is why Last Chance Ministries has created a community of tiny transitional houses, ensuring success for those who truly want it. To some people, the 10- by 12-foot house doesn't look like much, but to Chavez, who was homeless, it's a dream come true. Not too long ago, he was alone sleeping on park benches when another homeless man led Chavez to Last Chance Ministries' church center for the homeless, located at 1311 N. Zarzamora St."They get to eat. They get to go to the closet and get some clothes," Pastor Jimmy Robles said of the homeless people who come through his ministry's doors. Anyone with a desire to help can call Last Chance Ministries at 210-227-4451 or go to www.last-chance-ministries.org for more information.
Whatās Up South Texas!: Boy on autism spectrum dominates the game of Scrabble
Read full article: Whatās Up South Texas!: Boy on autism spectrum dominates the game of ScrabbleRicky Rodriguez was diagnosed with autism at 18 weeks. āIāll see the word and I am like āThere is no way that is a word,āā Erin Rodriguez said. āAround this time, my oldest was practicing for the spelling bee,ā Erin Rodriguez said. He is really good at losing now and when he wins big, we are all super excited. āI think he can be a really good play one day if he continues to work hard like he is doing.
Rare rattlesnake discovered following rainy Texas weather
Read full article: Rare rattlesnake discovered following rainy Texas weatherMANOR, Texas ā A rare rattlesnake was discovered in Manor, just north of Austin, following a very wet September for South Texas. The pattern-less diamondback rattlesnake was born with a mutation similar to albinism in humans, according to the Manor Police Department. Snake sightings could increase as rain continuesManor Animal Control took the snake and cited an increase in rainfall in the area as the reason for increased snake sightings. More than 60 venomous snakes have been removed from the area in the last month, according to a Facebook post.
Texas man dies in rental scooter accident
Read full article: Texas man dies in rental scooter accidentStoneking was riding a Lime rental scooter at 4 a.m. Saturday on Munger Boulevard when he fell off and called his friend Kenneth Moore, according to Fox 4 in Dallas. Moore told Fox 4 that Stoneking called him after the accident and asked him to order a Lyft ride for him. Lime is cooperating with the investigation and an autopsy is being conducted by the Dallas medical examiner. Stonekingās father said the injuries donāt match up with the police report which states a Lime scooter was found broken in half at the scene but there was no other debris. Electric scooters have been gaining popularity this summer with Lime, Bird and Blue Duck available in San Antonio.
Man taunting bison in viral video arrested, believed to be drunk during bison incident
Read full article: Man taunting bison in viral video arrested, believed to be drunk during bison incidentReinke was arrested Saturday by rangers at Grand Teton National Park for drunk and disorderly conduct, according to a press release. The press release also stated that Reinke appeared to be intoxicated and argumentative when he was cited and rangers believe the bison incident occurred shortly after the traffic stop. Yellowstone rangers were able to connect Reinkeās extensive history with the viral bison taunting video after receiving several wildlife harassment reports from concerned visitors. Rangers at Glacier National Park discovered Reinke Thursday at the Many Glacier Hotel after they were alerted to a disturbance in the hotel's dining room. He was arrested again and transported to Helena, where Yellowstone rangers took Reinke to Mammoth Hot Springs, where he was booked into the Yellowstone jail, according to a press release.
Crews installing rainbow crosswalks in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: Crews installing rainbow crosswalks in downtown San AntonioSAN ANTONIO ā The rainbow crosswalk is officially being painted at Main Avenue and Evergreen Street in the heart of San Antonioās gay business district. The crosswalk will be finished just in time for the cityās Pride parade on Saturday. Pride San Antonio raised nearly $20,000 for the crosswalk, while the city paid $12,668 toward the $32,000 project. The route for the Pride parade Saturday will take marchers through the intersection and over the rainbow crosswalk. Watch the video for more information.
South Texas PRIDE: Rainbow Crosswalk nears finish line, thanks to Fiesta medal
Read full article: South Texas PRIDE: Rainbow Crosswalk nears finish line, thanks to Fiesta medalSAN ANTONIO ā It was a long road, but the approved Rainbow Pride Crosswalk, set to be installed at the corner of Main Avenue and Evergreen, is finally near the finish line. Originally drawn in chalk during the San Antonio Pride Parade in the summer of 2017, and appearing again this month on a Fiesta medal, the powerful symbol of LGBTQ+ pride will soon become a reality. At Senior Fiesta at the Pearl Stable on Tuesday, TreviƱo said his Fiesta medal raised more than $10,000 for the crosswalk so far, and Fiesta has only just begun. Rainbow Crosswalk Fiesta medals are being sold for $15 each at businesses along Main Avenue, near the intersection where the actual crosswalk will be. To learn more about Pride San Antonio, click on the link.
Old Navy employees fired after racially profiling customer
Read full article: Old Navy employees fired after racially profiling customerDES MOINES ā Three Old Navy employees have been fired after an incident involving a black man who was racially profiled at one of the retailers locations in West Des Moines, Iowa. You can see part of this exchange in a series of videos Conley posted to Facebook. Today I was racially profiled by the Old Navy store in West Des Moines, Iowa in Jordan creek. Old Navy posted a comment to Facebook in response the incident on Saturday, condemning the employees' behavior and calling Conleyās experience āunacceptable.ā"Following a thorough investigation of the incident, three employees who were involved have been terminated,ā the post said. Earlier this week an Old Navy customer, James Conley III, had an unacceptable experience in our Jordan Creek, Iowa... Posted by Old Navy on Saturday, February 3, 2018MOVIES: Twitter is trolling the Rock's 'Skyscraper' poster because it's hilariously impossible
Suspect wanted in widely shared child porn video arrested in Alabama
Read full article: Suspect wanted in widely shared child porn video arrested in AlabamaMILLBROOK, Ala. ā Authorities in Alabama say a man wanted for a child porn video being shared around the world has been arrested. WSFA-TV reports that 44-year-old Germaine Moore turned himself into Millbrook Police around 2:30 a.m. Tuesday. He is charged with sexual assault of a child, distribution of video depicting the assault and first-degree criminal sexual conduct. Moore also is wanted in Detroit, where prosecutors allege that he sexually assaulted three girls. According to KSAT.com's sister station ClickOnDetroit.com, Moore was also wanted in Detroit where prosecutors allege he sexually assaulted three girls.
Kentucky school shooting victim called her mother as she died
Read full article: Kentucky school shooting victim called her mother as she diedBENTON, Kentucky ā A 15-year-old male student opened fire at Marshall County High School in Kentucky, killing two students and injuring 17 other people Tuesday, state officials said. Bailey Holt, 15, was one of the two student victims killed in the school shooting. We rushed to the high school, and they wouldnāt let us get through,ā Secret told WKRN. Preston Ryan Cope, 15, has been identified as the other deceased victim in the school shooting, according to The Associated Press. He was armed with a handgun, according to Kentucky State Police Commissioner Richard Sanders.
Reaction to medication blamed for sports reporter's weekend disappearance
Read full article: Reaction to medication blamed for sports reporter's weekend disappearanceHOUSTON ā UPDATE:A bad reaction to medication is being blamed for the weekend disappearance of Texas A&M sports reporter Courtney Roland. Police found her 2010 white Jeep Cherokee early Monday morning in the Galleria area. UPDATE: Our officers have found Ms. Roland in the Galleria area. Many people took to Twitter using the hashtag #HelpFindCourtney in an effort to locate the missing reporter. This story comes courtesy our sister station in Houston, KPRC.
Saint Louis Zoo celebrates historic birth of eight cheetah cubs
Read full article: Saint Louis Zoo celebrates historic birth of eight cheetah cubsST. LOUIS ā The Saint Louis Zoo is celebrating the birth of eight cheetah cubs born on Nov. 26. The large litter is a first for the zoo. Cheetahs usually give birth to between two to eight cubs at a time, according to National Geographic. LOCAL: San Antonio mom's hilarious Animoji fail makes national headlinesCheetahs typically nurse their young between 16 and 24 months. The cheetah can reach speeds of up to almost 70 miles an hour in just three seconds ā faster than a sports car.