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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.
“Razoo in the Wetlands” book signing event at Mitchell Lake Audubon Center
Read full article: “Razoo in the Wetlands” book signing event at Mitchell Lake Audubon CenterCelebrate the release of “Razoo in the Wetlands,” a children’s book inspired by the Mitchell Lake Audubon Center, at a special book signing event.
3 men charged with murder in connection with shooting outside basketball gym, affidavit says
Read full article: 3 men charged with murder in connection with shooting outside basketball gym, affidavit saysThree men are facing murder charges in connection with a deadly shooting outside of a basketball gym on the South Side of San Antonio, according to an arrest affidavit.
San Antonio man arrested for murder after fatal family dispute on South Side, SAPD says
Read full article: San Antonio man arrested for murder after fatal family dispute on South Side, SAPD saysSan Antonio police have arrested a 24-year-old man for murder in the shooting death of a 31-year-old man on the South Side.
Gas line on RV breaks, burns exteriors of two homes on South Side, SAFD says
Read full article: Gas line on RV breaks, burns exteriors of two homes on South Side, SAFD saysA fire caused by a broken gas line on an RV totaled the vehicle and damaged the exterior of two nearby homes, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Couple arrested in big drug bust at South side home now facing federal charges
Read full article: Couple arrested in big drug bust at South side home now facing federal chargesIsaac Martinez-Mendez, 38, and Alicia Dominguez Garcia, who turns 39 next week, were taken into custody after a raid at their home Thursday. Sheriff Javier Salazar said investigators found about $2.5 million in methamphetamine, plus cocaine and cash there.
$2.5 million in meth, cocaine seized during drug bust in South Side home, BCSO says
Read full article: $2.5 million in meth, cocaine seized during drug bust in South Side home, BCSO saysBexar County deputies arrested two people after finding more than $2.5 million worth of drugs at a South Side home.
Man struck, killed by truck while crossing street on far South Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Man struck, killed by truck while crossing street on far South Side, SAPD saysA 27-year-old man is dead after being hit by a truck while crossing the street on the far South Side, according to San Antonio Police.
City of San Antonio cleans up notorious illegal dumping area after ‘Know My Neighborhood’ story airs
Read full article: City of San Antonio cleans up notorious illegal dumping area after ‘Know My Neighborhood’ story airsOne day after KSAT’s “Know My Neighborhood” spotlighted an illegal dumping area, a South San resident shared an update along Quintana Road.
San Antonio Shoemakers has been a South San staple for nearly 50 years
Read full article: San Antonio Shoemakers has been a South San staple for nearly 50 yearsThe SAS factory is an iconic business on New Laredo Highway. For a lot of people who live in South San, it’s more than a business. It’s a family tradition.
Graduates return to South San Antonio to uplift their community
Read full article: Graduates return to South San Antonio to uplift their community“Bobcat Pride” is more than just a saying in this neighborhood. South San graduates are helping the next generation by connecting them with mentors and resources.
Health concerns run deep in South San neighborhood
Read full article: Health concerns run deep in South San neighborhoodCDC data shows the South San neighborhood has historically high rates of different illnesses and diseases. Doctors who practice there say they are trying to make healthcare more accessible.
‘Really bad’: Quintana Road identified as one of the most severe illegal dumping sites in San Antonio
Read full article: ‘Really bad’: Quintana Road identified as one of the most severe illegal dumping sites in San AntonioResidents say they’re fed up with this smelly and unsightly situation on Quintana Road, but the city says it struggles to enforce local illegal dumping laws.
Before & after Kelly AFB: South San history is held in the memories of those who know it best
Read full article: Before & after Kelly AFB: South San history is held in the memories of those who know it bestFrom Belgian flower fields to a deadly military plane crash, KSAT spoke with long-time residents of South San about what it was like growing up in the neighborhood.
Pedestrian struck by vehicle suffers life-threatening injuries after attempting to cross Interstate 37
Read full article: Pedestrian struck by vehicle suffers life-threatening injuries after attempting to cross Interstate 37A pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after a driver hit them along Interstate 37 on Saturday afternoon, San Antonio police said.
Man, woman killed after vehicle ejection from South Side crash identified by medical examiner’s office
Read full article: Man, woman killed after vehicle ejection from South Side crash identified by medical examiner’s officeA man and a woman who died in a South Side rollover crash on Saturday have been identified.
SAPD says rollover crash kills 2, sends 2 others to hospital in critical condition
Read full article: SAPD says rollover crash kills 2, sends 2 others to hospital in critical conditionSan Antonio police said two people died and two others were critically injured in a rollover crash on Saturday morning.
‘The worst-case scenario happened’: Owner of dogs involved in attack on San Antonio woman, vehicles apologizes
Read full article: ‘The worst-case scenario happened’: Owner of dogs involved in attack on San Antonio woman, vehicles apologizesA man who claimed ownership of a pack of dogs involved in a Wednesday afternoon attack on a woman told KSAT 12 News he is sorry about what happened.
Pack of loose dogs attack woman, rip light off SAPD patrol vehicle on Southwest Side
Read full article: Pack of loose dogs attack woman, rip light off SAPD patrol vehicle on Southwest SideA pack of dogs roaming loose from a Southwest Side home bit a woman on her leg and ripped the light off a San Antonio police patrol vehicle.
3 people displaced after early-morning house fire on South Side, SAFD says
Read full article: 3 people displaced after early-morning house fire on South Side, SAFD saysThree residents were displaced following a house fire on the city’s South Side early Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
36-year-old man rushed to hospital in critical condition after South Side shooting, SAPD says
Read full article: 36-year-old man rushed to hospital in critical condition after South Side shooting, SAPD saysA 36-year-old man was shot and rushed to a local hospital in critical condition after an argument on the South Side, San Antonio police said.
Residents of South Side home safely escape early-morning house fire, SAFD says
Read full article: Residents of South Side home safely escape early-morning house fire, SAFD saysThe residents of a South Side home were able to safely escape a house fire early Wednesday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Texas A&M-San Antonio unveils two campus infrastructure projects
Read full article: Texas A&M-San Antonio unveils two campus infrastructure projectsA recreation center and second on-campus residence hall will be unveiled amid other ongoing and soon-to-open campus infrastructure projects as part of what the university is touting as a “far-reaching master plan.”
Police seek suspect in 2020 murder case involving body found wrapped in blanket
Read full article: Police seek suspect in 2020 murder case involving body found wrapped in blanketSan Antonio Crime Stoppers are searching for a suspect in the murder of Shawn Michael Gaitan, 25, who was killed in June 2020.
Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse set to reopen with revamped space and exciting events
Read full article: Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse set to reopen with revamped space and exciting eventsSan Antonio’s family- and pet-friendly spot, Brooster’s Backyard Icehouse, has announced its much-anticipated reopening.
Authorities ID man shot, killed by 70-year-old man outside Walmart on South Side
Read full article: Authorities ID man shot, killed by 70-year-old man outside Walmart on South SideThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the 37-year-old man who was shot and killed in a Walmart parking lot on the South Side on Tuesday.
‘I told her to leave’: Neighbor’s warning to woman killed in apparent domestic violence case
Read full article: ‘I told her to leave’: Neighbor’s warning to woman killed in apparent domestic violence caseSan Antonio police found a 41-year-old woman stabbed to death inside a home on Division Avenue. They believe James Mendoza, 52, who also lived in the home, killed her.
1 person wounded in apparent drive-by shooting at South Side home, SAPD says
Read full article: 1 person wounded in apparent drive-by shooting at South Side home, SAPD saysOne person was taken to an area hospital following an apparent drive-by shooting at a home on the city’s South Side early Wednesday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Woman fatally stabbed inside South Side home; man in custody, police say
Read full article: Woman fatally stabbed inside South Side home; man in custody, police sayA woman is dead and a man has been arrested after a domestic disturbance turned into a stabbing at a home on the city’s South Side late Tuesday night, according to San Antonio police.
Man, 70, charged with murder in connection with shooting outside Walmart on South Side
Read full article: Man, 70, charged with murder in connection with shooting outside Walmart on South SideA 70-year-old man has been charged in connection with a fatal shooting in a Walmart parking lot on the South Side.
Murder or self-defense? SAPD deciding whether to pursue charges in shooting outside Walmart
Read full article: Murder or self-defense? SAPD deciding whether to pursue charges in shooting outside WalmartA 70 year old man is accused of shooting and killing another man during an argument outside Walmart. San Antonio police say they're not sure if the shooting was murder or, perhaps, self-defense.
School begins for thousands of students in Southside ISD
Read full article: School begins for thousands of students in Southside ISDSchool has started for thousands of students in Southside ISD’s eight schools. The district says that this year will see more than 6,300 students working with 800 employees and around 400 teachers.
Man shot, killed during altercation in Walmart parking lot on city’s South Side, police say
Read full article: Man shot, killed during altercation in Walmart parking lot on city’s South Side, police sayA man in his 30s was shot and killed during an altercation in the parking lot of a Walmart on the city’s South Side early Monday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Bicyclist killed after being struck by vehicle on South Side identified
Read full article: Bicyclist killed after being struck by vehicle on South Side identifiedA 63-year-old woman riding a bicycle was hit and killed by a vehicle on the city’s South Side early Monday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Suspect who assaulted man with baseball bat flees scene after victim’s sister fires weapon, SAPD says
Read full article: Suspect who assaulted man with baseball bat flees scene after victim’s sister fires weapon, SAPD saysSan Antonio police said the sister of a man beaten with a baseball bat pulled out a weapon and fired at multiple suspects on the South Side.
SAPD says vehicle strikes, kills pedestrian after standing in roadway for unknown reason
Read full article: SAPD says vehicle strikes, kills pedestrian after standing in roadway for unknown reasonAn unidentified pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and killed on the South Side, San Antonio police said.
Bobbie’s Cafe and Pie Bar moving after 52 years and opening second restaurant on North Side
Read full article: Bobbie’s Cafe and Pie Bar moving after 52 years and opening second restaurant on North SideA destination diner on the city’s South Side is moving to a new location after 52 years and expanding with a second restaurant on the North Side.
SA Zoning Commission votes against industrial zoning proposal near Toyota plant
Read full article: SA Zoning Commission votes against industrial zoning proposal near Toyota plantWhile the San Antonio Zoning Commission voted against a proposed buffer zone around the Toyota plant on the South Side, one thing was made clear: City Council will have the final say.
Here are some places to find free books in far south Bexar County
Read full article: Here are some places to find free books in far south Bexar CountyIn a world of technology, books are sometimes set aside. That’s a slippery slope, seeing as how simply having physical books in a home can alter a child’s future.
Zoning buffer around South Side Toyota plant not as bad as neighbors fear, city says
Read full article: Zoning buffer around South Side Toyota plant not as bad as neighbors fear, city saysThe city’s proposed “Industrial Compatibility Overlay District” (ICOD) would be the first of its kind in San Antonio and would heavily restrict commercial and residential development around one of the city’s largest manufacturers. While people could remain in their existing homes, the construction of new houses would generally not be allowed - with some specific exceptions.
Puppy killed, car destroyed in garage fire at home on South Side, SAFD says
Read full article: Puppy killed, car destroyed in garage fire at home on South Side, SAFD saysA puppy was killed and a car was destroyed following a garage fire at a home on the city’s South Side early Monday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
South San senior achieves full-ride scholarship to Columbia University
Read full article: South San senior achieves full-ride scholarship to Columbia UniversityFrom her formative years as a Palo Alto Elementary Ram to her current role as a South San Bobcat, Judith has traversed the educational landscape with grace and purpose, culminating in a full-ride scholarship to Columbia University.
South Side publisher takes on new role as chief of marketing for high school mentorship program
Read full article: South Side publisher takes on new role as chief of marketing for high school mentorship programApril Monterrosa is the new chief of marketing for the National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) High School Mentorship Program.
South Side real estate professional spearheads initiative ‘project cool’ to keep seniors cool this summer
Read full article: South Side real estate professional spearheads initiative ‘project cool’ to keep seniors cool this summerBen Godina and his partner, Amanda Casanova, are taking action to ensure the older community stays cool.
Teenager stabbed at far South Side apartments; suspect in custody, police say
Read full article: Teenager stabbed at far South Side apartments; suspect in custody, police sayA 17-year-old boy was taken to an area hospital after being stabbed at a far South Side apartment complex early Monday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Barber reflects on 63 years of serving the South Side community
Read full article: Barber reflects on 63 years of serving the South Side communityThe saying goes, ‘If you love what you do, you’ll never work a day in your life’. That’s exactly how South Side San Antonio barber Pete Hernandez is feeling as he rounds out more than 60 years of cutting hair.
SAPD officer shoots, kills, ‘nuisance’ dog charging at him, neighbors say
Read full article: SAPD officer shoots, kills, ‘nuisance’ dog charging at him, neighbors sayPeople who live in the South side neighborhood say the officer had no choice but to shoot the dog. They say they've had their own scary run-ins with that animal and others.