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East Central Indie Fest 2025 showcases local talent
Read full article: East Central Indie Fest 2025 showcases local talentThe students of East Central High School’s music business and entrepreneurship courses are gearing up for their highly anticipated annual capstone event: East Central Indie Fest (ECIF).
April Monterrosa honored with City of San Antonio proclamation for Live from the Southside
Read full article: April Monterrosa honored with City of San Antonio proclamation for Live from the SouthsideOn March 20, 2025, the City of San Antonio officially recognized Live from the Southside and its founder, April Monterrosa, with a proclamation celebrating the publication’s fifth anniversary.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio breaks ground on first Educare school in state
Read full article: Texas A&M University-San Antonio breaks ground on first Educare school in stateTexas A&M University-San Antonio broke ground this week on the first Educare school in the state, occupying land on the South Side campus.
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 joins Friday’s KSAT Q&A to discuss weekend happenings in and around San Antonio.
Harlandale High School students prepare media projects for BexarFest
Read full article: Harlandale High School students prepare media projects for BexarFestMore than 30 local high schools and nonprofits have been working for months to create media projects that will help those nonprofits fulfill their missions.
Man arrested, accused of shooting toward residents at South Side apartment complex, SAPD says
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of shooting toward residents at South Side apartment complex, SAPD saysA man was arrested after firing gunshots near residents outside a South Side apartment complex, according to San Antonio police.
Man arrested in Mexico in connection with 77-year-old man’s shooting death on South Side
Read full article: Man arrested in Mexico in connection with 77-year-old man’s shooting death on South SideThe U.S. Marshals Service announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection with the murder of a 77-year-old man in July 2019.
South Side restaurant struggles with rising food costs, fears closure
Read full article: South Side restaurant struggles with rising food costs, fears closureInflation and high prices at the grocery store aren’t new for people in San Antonio, but several restaurant teams in the city said they continue to hurt business.
Live from the Southside expands coverage to west and east San Antonio
Read full article: Live from the Southside expands coverage to west and east San AntonioLive from the Southside Magazine, a leading voice in community storytelling and cultural celebration, proudly announces its expanded coverage to include the west and east sides of San Antonio.
South Side pop-up clinic aims to raise measles vaccination rates as outbreak spreads
Read full article: South Side pop-up clinic aims to raise measles vaccination rates as outbreak spreadsOn Saturday, several San Antonio residents on the South Side stood outside the Cortez Library, waiting for a pop-up clinic meant to raise measles vaccination rates in the community.
Man arrested after shooting during dispute leaves him and woman wounded, records show
Read full article: Man arrested after shooting during dispute leaves him and woman wounded, records showA man was arrested after an argument with a woman ended in both of them being wounded by a gunshot he fired, according to Bexar County court records.
Texas Eats: Biggest breakfast tacos in San Antonio and Cajun seafood boils in Live Oak
Read full article: Texas Eats: Biggest breakfast tacos in San Antonio and Cajun seafood boils in Live OakThis week's edition of Texas Eats, the biggest breakfast tacos in the Alamo City and hot and fresh Cajun seafood on the Northwest Side.
San Antonio country artists Vinny Tovar and Aubry Rodriguez breathe new life into ‘Pass Me By’
Read full article: San Antonio country artists Vinny Tovar and Aubry Rodriguez breathe new life into ‘Pass Me By’The Texas country music scene is experiencing an exciting evolution with the rise of Latino country artists like Vinny Tovar and Aubry Rodriguez.
70-year-old San Antonio man sentenced to over 6 years in prison for multiple robberies
Read full article: 70-year-old San Antonio man sentenced to over 6 years in prison for multiple robberiesA San Antonio man is facing more than six years in federal prison after being convicted of robbing national chain stores.
New South San ISD superintendent shares vision for district following TEA takeover
Read full article: New South San ISD superintendent shares vision for district following TEA takeoverThe Texas Education Agency (TEA) took control of South San Antonio ISD on Wednesday, pushing the elected board of trustees to the side after what it called “nearly two decades of elected trustee and administrative dysfunction.”
‘Means the world to us’: Bud Jones Restaurant sees revival with support from fellow South Side food staple
Read full article: ‘Means the world to us’: Bud Jones Restaurant sees revival with support from fellow South Side food stapleA South Side restaurant is seeing a revival in business after receiving support from its neighbor.
World Heritage Center opens to the public in the heart of the South Side
Read full article: World Heritage Center opens to the public in the heart of the South SideA place to learn about the stories of the people who lived in the area over time, particularly those who are Mission descendants, is the purpose of the new World Heritage Center, which had a grand opening Friday.
2 men in critical condition after argument leads to stabbing near South Park Mall, SAPD says
Read full article: 2 men in critical condition after argument leads to stabbing near South Park Mall, SAPD saysTwo men were taken to the hospital after an argument led to a stabbing in the parking lot of a business on the South Side, according to San Antonio police.
Bexar County Medical Examiner identifies man shot, killed outside nightclub on South Side
Read full article: Bexar County Medical Examiner identifies man shot, killed outside nightclub on South SideThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified a man shot and killed on the South Side early Sunday morning.
Murder suspect held on ICE detainer, accused of being in US illegally, source says
Read full article: Murder suspect held on ICE detainer, accused of being in US illegally, source saysA 26-year-old man arrested in connection with a deadly stabbing on the South Side has an immigration detainer for being in the country illegally, according to a jail source.
Turning the page: San Antonio rallies around ‘King of the Hill’ actor who lost South Side home, dogs in fire
Read full article: Turning the page: San Antonio rallies around ‘King of the Hill’ actor who lost South Side home, dogs in fireJonathan Joss told KSAT last week that at least one of his dogs died in the fire. In a Tuesday interview with KSAT, Joss said he lost three dogs, and a fourth remains missing.
Teen shot in chest, face with shotgun during drive-by shooting on South Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Teen shot in chest, face with shotgun during drive-by shooting on South Side, SAPD saysA 17-year-old boy injured in a drive-by shooting on the South Side was hit in the torso and chest with a round from a shotgun, according to San Antonio police.
ME’s office identifies woman hit and killed by car fleeing police on South Side
Read full article: ME’s office identifies woman hit and killed by car fleeing police on South SideThe woman hit and killed by a car fleeing police on the South Side has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Smuggling suspects arrested after 12 people found packed into SUV, BCSO says
Read full article: Smuggling suspects arrested after 12 people found packed into SUV, BCSO saysTwo people from South Texas have been arrested on smuggling charges. Sheriff's investigators they had 12 people crammed into an SUV.
‘What happened?’: Neighbor surprised after deadly crash caused by man allegedly running from police
Read full article: ‘What happened?’: Neighbor surprised after deadly crash caused by man allegedly running from policeLeo Pinero, 19, is accused of running over a woman on a sidewalk and killing her as he tried to get away from police.
Teen charged with murder after hitting, killing woman with vehicle while fleeing police, SAPD says
Read full article: Teen charged with murder after hitting, killing woman with vehicle while fleeing police, SAPD saysA teenager was charged with murder and evading arrest after hitting and killing a woman with his vehicle while fleeing from police, according to a preliminary report from SAPD.
Crashes, high water shuts down portions of 2 busy San Antonio highways
Read full article: Crashes, high water shuts down portions of 2 busy San Antonio highwaysAs a cold rain continues to fall across San Antonio, some drivers on the North and South Side are experiencing a slow and damp Thursday afternoon drive home.
Man experiencing homelessness found dead on property, says woman who cared for him
Read full article: Man experiencing homelessness found dead on property, says woman who cared for himA South Side woman is mourning the loss of an elderly homeless man she took in after finding him walking the streets looking for food.
Teen injured in head-on collision on South Side; driver accused of intoxication assault
Read full article: Teen injured in head-on collision on South Side; driver accused of intoxication assaultA 19-year-old man was injured Monday morning in a head-on collision on the South Side and the other driver was arrested.
Thousands of gallons of sewage spilled into San Antonio River due to mechanical issue at SAWS plant
Read full article: Thousands of gallons of sewage spilled into San Antonio River due to mechanical issue at SAWS plantThousands of gallons of sewage spilled into the San Antonio River on the South Side following a mechanical failure at a San Antonio Water Systems treatment plant.
Man injured after crashing car into utility pole, stopping in front yard of home, SAPD says
Read full article: Man injured after crashing car into utility pole, stopping in front yard of home, SAPD saysA man was injured after he crashed his car into a utility pole and came to a stop in the front yard of a home, according to a preliminary report from San Antonio police.
Isolated Chicago communities secure money for a coveted transit project before Trump takes office
Read full article: Isolated Chicago communities secure money for a coveted transit project before Trump takes officeDecades after a former Chicago mayor pledged to extend transit to the city’s far South Side, the federal government is committing to the massive project just before President Joe Biden leaves office.
Monkey on the lam captured in San Antonio neighborhood; owners cited by Animal Care Services
Read full article: Monkey on the lam captured in San Antonio neighborhood; owners cited by Animal Care ServicesInstead of reindeer up on the housetops in a neighborhood on the far South Side of San Antonio, a monkey caused a commotion.
Man killed in road-rage incident that led to rollover crash on South Side identified
Read full article: Man killed in road-rage incident that led to rollover crash on South Side identifiedA 48-year-old man, who San Antonio police identify as the suspect in a road-rage incident on the South Side, has been identified by the Medical Examiner’s Office.
An inaugural tamalada culinary event for female veterans
Read full article: An inaugural tamalada culinary event for female veteransThe Pink Berets and the Texas Sugardaddies are thrilled to invite female veterans, their families, friends and community members to a special evening of culture, cuisine, and connection!
South Side urgent care center robbed twice while giving back to community
Read full article: South Side urgent care center robbed twice while giving back to communityA recent robbery at an urgent care center, which serves the community in more ways than just medical care, is bringing the South Side together.
Suspect killed in road-rage incident that led to rollover crash on South Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Suspect killed in road-rage incident that led to rollover crash on South Side, SAPD saysA road-rage incident on the South Side led to the death of a 48-year-old suspect following a road rage incident at the Poteet Flea Market over the weekend, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Man accused in connection with Florida murder arrested in San Antonio, SAPD says
Read full article: Man accused in connection with Florida murder arrested in San Antonio, SAPD saysA man accused of murder in Kissimmee, Florida, was arrested in San Antonio, according to an SAPD arrest report obtained by KSAT.
Bicyclist critically injured after being pinned between two vehicles on South Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Bicyclist critically injured after being pinned between two vehicles on South Side, SAPD saysA male bicyclist was critically injured in a crash on the South Side after being pinned between vehicles, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Police asking for help identifying driver in deadly South Side hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Police asking for help identifying driver in deadly South Side hit-and-run crashSan Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are asking for the public’s help to locate the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that killed three people last month.
New little library installed south of Loop 410 continues combating lack of book access
Read full article: New little library installed south of Loop 410 continues combating lack of book accessLiteracy and access to books is a known problem in rural communities south of Loop 410, where wireless internet is limited, and there are no public libraries or community centers.
Traffic stop leads to four arrests, seizure of drugs, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Traffic stop leads to four arrests, seizure of drugs, sheriff’s office saysA traffic stop led to a chase, four people arrested, and the seizure of drugs in San Antonio, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Mobile Education Center for All (MECA) to celebrate its launch with a community event
Read full article: Mobile Education Center for All (MECA) to celebrate its launch with a community eventSan Antonio is about to witness an inspiring milestone in the journey toward accessible education. Mobile Education Center for All (MECA), a nonprofit organization committed to breaking down barriers to learning, is thrilled to announce the launch of its innovative initiative.

WATCH: San Antonio police officer shoots, injures suspect after chase on South Side
Read full article: WATCH: San Antonio police officer shoots, injures suspect after chase on South SideThe San Antonio Police Department released footage of what prompted an officer to shoot a suspect following a chase on the South Side.
SAPD says physical struggle between two teenagers leads to shooting, arrest inside South Side restaurant
Read full article: SAPD says physical struggle between two teenagers leads to shooting, arrest inside South Side restaurantSan Antonio police said an early morning shooting resulted in one teenager in handcuffs and another rushed to the hospital in critical condition.

Man tased and accused of assaulting San Antonio police officers faces multiple felonies, jail records show
Read full article: Man tased and accused of assaulting San Antonio police officers faces multiple felonies, jail records showA man who was tased and is accused of assaulting multiple San Antonio police officers is in the process of being bonded out of jail.

SAPD, witnesses' videos offer different accounts of man officers used a ‘Taser’ on after minor South Side crash
Read full article: SAPD, witnesses' videos offer different accounts of man officers used a ‘Taser’ on after minor South Side crashSan Antonio police said it used a Taser on a man on Friday after a deadly hit-and-run crash that left three people dead, one person hospitalized and two people arrested.

Arrest made in deadly hit-and-run crash that killed 3 people, injured another, SAPD says
Read full article: Arrest made in deadly hit-and-run crash that killed 3 people, injured another, SAPD saysSan Antonio police said they arrested a man in connection with a deadly hit-and-run crash on the South Side.
Two South Side comedians to host the 2024 Tejano Music Awards in San Antonio
Read full article: Two South Side comedians to host the 2024 Tejano Music Awards in San AntonioSan Antonio’s entertainment scene is about to get even more exciting as two of the city’s beloved comedians, John Perez and Chona E, take the stage as hosts of the 2024 Tejano Music Awards.
Live from the Southside expands literacy initiative with support from Lone Star Bank, San Antonio River Authority
Read full article: Live from the Southside expands literacy initiative with support from Lone Star Bank, San Antonio River AuthorityLive from the Southside is pleased to announce the continued growth of its literacy initiative, now supported by Lone Star National Bank and the San Antonio River Authority.
SAPD identifies suspect shot by officer after pulling gun during traffic stop
Read full article: SAPD identifies suspect shot by officer after pulling gun during traffic stopThe San Antonio Police Department identified a suspect who was shot by an officer after he allegedly shot at the officer during a traffic stop on the South Side.
SAPD identifies 17-year-old arrested in connection with striking pedestrian with vehicle on South Side
Read full article: SAPD identifies 17-year-old arrested in connection with striking pedestrian with vehicle on South SideSan Antonio police have released the name of a 17-year-old man who was arrested after authorities said he hit a man with a pickup truck.
Students talk to Harlandale, McCollum educators about historic rivalry
Read full article: Students talk to Harlandale, McCollum educators about historic rivalryThe Frontier Bowl is a big part of life in the Harlandale-McCollum neighborhood on the South Side. This is the one week each year where residents take sides.
SAPD officer shoots man who pulled gun during traffic stop, police chief says
Read full article: SAPD officer shoots man who pulled gun during traffic stop, police chief saysA San Antonio police officer shot a man who pulled a gun on them during a traffic stop on the South Side, according to SAPD chief William McManus.
Electrical issue in garage sparks fire at South Side home, SAFD says
Read full article: Electrical issue in garage sparks fire at South Side home, SAFD saysTwo people are displaced after a fire broke out at a home on the South Side due to an electrical issue in the garage, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
City Council approves ordinance for major East-West Corridor project on South Side
Read full article: City Council approves ordinance for major East-West Corridor project on South SideSan Antonio City Council approved an ordinance and funding reallocation to begin the process of creating a significant thoroughfare project aimed at connecting portions of the city’s major manufacturers across the South Side.
South Side family honors late brother with Halloween tradition
Read full article: South Side family honors late brother with Halloween traditionHalloween is always a big deal on San Antonio’s South Side, particularly for the Rodriguez family, who have turned the holiday into a cherished tradition. This year, however, the festivities carry a bittersweet note as the family remembers their beloved Josh Leija, who passed away from cancer in November 2023.
SAPD releases bodycam footage of separate deadly, non-deadly police shootings from September
Read full article: SAPD releases bodycam footage of separate deadly, non-deadly police shootings from SeptemberThe San Antonio Police Department released bodycam footage of two Sept. 19 police shootings on Friday.