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Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by embattled Menendez
Read full article: Kim, Bashaw win New Jersey primaries for Senate seat held by embattled MenendezDemocratic Rep. Andy Kim and Republican Curtis Bashaw have won their New Jersey U.S. Senate primaries for the seat currently held by embattled Sen. Bob Menendez.
Frio County chase ends in standoff, woman shooting herself, DPS says
Read full article: Frio County chase ends in standoff, woman shooting herself, DPS saysA woman led law enforcement on a vehicle chase through Medina and Frio counties on Tuesday before barricading herself in a vehicle and shooting herself, a Texas Department of Public Safety official said.
Boil water notices lifted for communities in Bandera, Bexar, Kerr counties
Read full article: Boil water notices lifted for communities in Bandera, Bexar, Kerr countiesTexas Water Utilities lifted the remaining precautionary boil water notices for more than 1,500 households northwest of San Antonio on Friday afternoon, ending a days-long challenge for people to get clean tap water.
Authorities search for suspects after dozens of arson cases opened in multiple local counties
Read full article: Authorities search for suspects after dozens of arson cases opened in multiple local countiesMultiple law enforcement agencies are joining forces after a series of fires continue throughout Bexar and Medina counties, with arson suspects still on the run.
Multiple San Antonio-area school districts temporarily cancel classes due to staffing shortages
Read full article: Multiple San Antonio-area school districts temporarily cancel classes due to staffing shortagesMultiple school districts in the San Antonio area have announced they will be temporarily canceling classes this week due to staffing shortages.
Rural hospitals wait for their chance at COVID-19 vaccine
Read full article: Rural hospitals wait for their chance at COVID-19 vaccineHONDO, Texas – This week, 110 Texas hospitals have received or will receive a much-anticipated COVID-19 vaccine, while many others await word on when theirs will arrive. The board president of the Texas Rural Health Association said that, from what he has heard, rural hospitals are essentially standing by. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine ships in batches of 100 instead of 975. A spokeswoman for CHRISTUS Santa Rosa, though, would not comment on whether its New Braunfels location would eventually receive vaccine doses. UT Health San Antonio administers COVID-19 vaccine to frontline healthcare workers
'I can’t even believe that is happening’: Downtown business closes its doors after 45 years; owner blames pandemic
Read full article: 'I can’t even believe that is happening’: Downtown business closes its doors after 45 years; owner blames pandemicSAN ANTONIO – Jesus Medina started working at Cadillac Bar in 1974 as a dishwasher, waiter and bartender. “I can’t even believe that is happening.”In just a few days, Medina’s business assets will be sold through a liquidation sale. He said REOC San Antonio is working with those companies to figure out lease terms. He said companies are still using office space so far, but there’s a decrease for now. “God bless San Antonio, and thank you for being supportive for these many years,” Medina said.
South San ISD’s top 10 graduating seniors get a surprise visit
Read full article: South San ISD’s top 10 graduating seniors get a surprise visitSan Antonio – South San High School staff found a way to make the top 10 students of the graduating class of 2020 feel special this week. High School Principal Lee Hernandez said there was something special about having everyone honking, cheering and including family and neighbors in the celebration. Social media almost ruined the surprise for Salutatorian Lourdes Izarraras-Medina, when she noticed other top 10 students had made the list. San Antonio-area school district leaders discuss future of classrooms, sports, budget constraints amid COVID-19 pandemic“Okay, I didn’t get top 10. South San ISD students get Chromebooks for home learning