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Shooting at HEB leaves parents from nearby schools concerned with lack of communication from police
Read full article: Shooting at HEB leaves parents from nearby schools concerned with lack of communication from policeA shooting at the HEB off Loop 410 and Bandera on Tuesday sparked panic for many, but a school next door had no idea there was an armed suspect nearby.
Nonprofit pushes for awareness of resources for special needs families following abandoned teen
Read full article: Nonprofit pushes for awareness of resources for special needs families following abandoned teenA 15-year-old girl with autism was allegedly abandoned and left near garbage dumpsters by her mother in June.
Autistic girl allegedly abandoned near garbage dumpsters now living with other relatives, CPS says
Read full article: Autistic girl allegedly abandoned near garbage dumpsters now living with other relatives, CPS saysThe mother of the girl, Natalie Rose Munno, 38, has been arrested on charges of abandoning a child.
Bandera woman leaves her autistic teenage daughter inside dumpster area, drives off, affidavit says
Read full article: Bandera woman leaves her autistic teenage daughter inside dumpster area, drives off, affidavit saysA Bandera woman drove to San Antonio where she abandoned her teenage autistic daughter in a dumpster area and drove off, an arrest warrant affidavit said.
‘There’s no win’: Bandera landowners accuse solar company’s construction of killing fish, turtles
Read full article: ‘There’s no win’: Bandera landowners accuse solar company’s construction of killing fish, turtlesLandowners in Bandera accuse a solar company's project of leading to contamination at neighboring properties.
KSAT Connect: Viewers share rainfall photos, videos from Hill Country
Read full article: KSAT Connect: Viewers share rainfall photos, videos from Hill CountryFlash flooding continues across the Hill Country on Tuesday for areas near Rocksprings, Kerrville, and Bandera. In some of these areas, over 6 inches of rain has fallen in the last 24 hours.
‘Hopefully, there’s a meaning to it’: Riding on Faith Rodeo 2024 Summer Series dedicated to fallen bull rider
Read full article: ‘Hopefully, there’s a meaning to it’: Riding on Faith Rodeo 2024 Summer Series dedicated to fallen bull riderRiding on Faith CEO Troy Konvicka dedicates the 2024 Summer Series to Peter De Luna after a tragic bull riding accident took the 22-year-old's life.
‘He loved living life’: Bandera family shares memories of Peter De Luna after tragic bull riding death
Read full article: ‘He loved living life’: Bandera family shares memories of Peter De Luna after tragic bull riding deathThe family of Peter De Luna shares the life he lived following his tragic death while bull riding in Bandera.
Woman arrested in Oklahoma in connection with slaying of Bandera man now in Bandera County Jail, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Woman arrested in Oklahoma in connection with slaying of Bandera man now in Bandera County Jail, sheriff’s office saysFreda Thomas was arrested in Oklahoma on Monday after a six-month search.
Founder of Tejano settlement was known for a life of adventure
Read full article: Founder of Tejano settlement was known for a life of adventurePolicarpio "Polly" Rodriguez is said to have been larger than life, a rugged frontiersman, an Army scout, surveyor, public servant, and preacher. Yet, he also founded the first Tejano settlement in the Texas Hill Country in the 1850's.
Why some Texas cities are getting rid of their minimum parking rules
Read full article: Why some Texas cities are getting rid of their minimum parking rulesMost cities require homes and businesses to have parking. Critics say they drive up housing costs, foster car dependency and raise carbon emissions.
Bandera landowners push for court intervention on solar farm project
Read full article: Bandera landowners push for court intervention on solar farm projectOn Tuesday, residents from Bandera packed a courtroom as a judge heard from both the plaintiffs and defense on a proposed temporary injunction over the building of a solar farm.
‘We’re concerned with safety:’ Bandera County leaders worry eclipse could drain rural resources dry
Read full article: ‘We’re concerned with safety:’ Bandera County leaders worry eclipse could drain rural resources dryWith the annular solar eclipse crossing over South Central Texas on Saturday, community leaders across Bandera County are preparing to see thousands of people. They're warning residents to stock up on gas and groceries in advance.
Bandera County man on probation for violent crime now charged with murder
Read full article: Bandera County man on probation for violent crime now charged with murderState records show Michael Andrew Novak, 28 was on probation from a 2023 felony arrest when he was arrested and charged on two murders in Bandera County.
Man arrested for mother’s murder after police find her decomposing body in Bandera home
Read full article: Man arrested for mother’s murder after police find her decomposing body in Bandera homeA man was arrested on two counts of murder after deputies found two bludgeoned, decomposing bodies in a Bandera home, according to a report from the Bandera Bulletin.
Neighbors along ‘Dead Man’s Curve’ on Northwest Side promised traffic light to stop speeders
Read full article: Neighbors along ‘Dead Man’s Curve’ on Northwest Side promised traffic light to stop speedersPrue Road between Babcock and Bandera roads has been nicknamed “Dead Man’s Curve” because of the high number of traffic crashes along the winding road. Residents who are fed up have been trying to get someone to hear their concerns for two years.
Stage 3 drought restrictions set for some areas of Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Kendall, Medina counties
Read full article: Stage 3 drought restrictions set for some areas of Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Kendall, Medina countiesDry conditions across Texas have led to Stage 3 drought restrictions for some areas outside Bexar County.
Motorcyclist hospitalized in critical condition after crash on Northwest Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Motorcyclist hospitalized in critical condition after crash on Northwest Side, SAPD saysA man is hospitalized in critical condition after crashing his motorcycle on the city’s North Side, according to San Antonio police.
Frustrations flaring over continued boil water notices, lack of service
Read full article: Frustrations flaring over continued boil water notices, lack of serviceNumerous people in Kerr, Bandera, and Bexar counties are struggling with little to no water, and those who still have service to their homes have been under a boil water notice for nearly a week.
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.
Power back on for residents in Bandera, Gillespie counties after outages during freezing weather
Read full article: Power back on for residents in Bandera, Gillespie counties after outages during freezing weatherHundreds of residents in Bandera and Gillespie counties are experiencing power outages on Friday morning amid freezing temperatures.
San Antonio teen witnesses boyfriend’s car crash through FaceTime
Read full article: San Antonio teen witnesses boyfriend’s car crash through FaceTimeA teen says she was video-chatting with her boyfriend when the car he was riding in crashed. She was able to call for help and send police to his location.
Search teams look for Jordan Tompkins, one of several people missing in Bandera county
Read full article: Search teams look for Jordan Tompkins, one of several people missing in Bandera countyJordan Tompkins, 25, is just one of three people who disappeared from the Lake Hills area in Bandera County within the last several months.
The murder of Bridget Townsend; South Texas Crime Stories
Read full article: The murder of Bridget Townsend; South Texas Crime StoriesIn 2001, 18-year-old Bridget Townsend was kidnapped, raped, and murdered by Ramiro Gonzalez. He confessed to the crimes but his death row sentence has been anything but straightforward.
Skeletal remains found in Bandera believed to be missing Lakehills woman, Bandera Sheriff’s Office tells newspaper
Read full article: Skeletal remains found in Bandera believed to be missing Lakehills woman, Bandera Sheriff’s Office tells newspaperSkeletal remains found in Bandera are believed to be missing Lakehills woman Brittany McMahon, 33, who disappeared last month.
Driver hospitalized with burns following vehicle crash and fire, SAFD says
Read full article: Driver hospitalized with burns following vehicle crash and fire, SAFD saysA driver is in the hospital following a vehicle crash and fire on the city’s West Side late Sunday night, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Bandera treatment center sued after Air Force vet’s fatal fall from water tower
Read full article: Bandera treatment center sued after Air Force vet’s fatal fall from water towerThe family of a retired Air Force veteran who fell to his death at a Bandera treatment center in 2020 has filed a wrongful death lawsuit accusing the facility of preventing the accident from happening.
Bicyclist hit during crash at Northwest Side intersection; SUV driver detained for erratic behavior, police say
Read full article: Bicyclist hit during crash at Northwest Side intersection; SUV driver detained for erratic behavior, police sayA bicyclist was hit when an SUV crashed into another vehicle and spun onto the sidewalk of a Northwest Side intersection Thursday morning.
Brennan, Alamo Heights both win undefeated showdowns; Hendrix’s TD lifts Boerne past Pleasanton in OT; Carrizo Springs earns milestone victory over Devine
Read full article: Brennan, Alamo Heights both win undefeated showdowns; Hendrix’s TD lifts Boerne past Pleasanton in OT; Carrizo Springs earns milestone victory over DevineWeek 7 of KSAT's Big Game Coverage saw Brennan and Alamo Heights earn crucial victories against undefeated opponents, while Boerne and Carrizo Springs rallied to pick up big wins in district play!
Undefeated Floresville, Alamo Heights meet in 15-5A-II clash; Carrizo Springs vs. Devine headlines Road Trip; Johnson, Taft off to impressive 6-0 starts
Read full article: Undefeated Floresville, Alamo Heights meet in 15-5A-II clash; Carrizo Springs vs. Devine headlines Road Trip; Johnson, Taft off to impressive 6-0 startsA pair of undefeated showdowns headline Week 7 of KSAT 12's Big Game Coverage, as Floresville battles Alamo Heights and Taft takes on Brennan.
‘Cowboy Capital’ now home to an impressive array of New Spain art
Read full article: ‘Cowboy Capital’ now home to an impressive array of New Spain artThe Bandera Museum of Natural History is now home to one of the nation’s finest collections of New Spain art, permanently housed in a new hall adjacent to the museum.
‘New You’: Dude ranch near Bandera offers more then just roping, riding
Read full article: ‘New You’: Dude ranch near Bandera offers more then just roping, ridingRancho Cortez takes you back in time and brings to life the mystique of the cowboy way -- roping, riding, and ranching. However, this ranch is not just about reliving the past.
Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrests suspect in shooting, carjacking that left 2 people dead
Read full article: Lone Star Fugitive Task Force arrests suspect in shooting, carjacking that left 2 people deadThe Lone Star Fugitive Task Force made an arrest Thursday in the case of a fatal shooting and carjacking that left two people dead.
SA snack shop makes big announcement heading into spring break
Read full article: SA snack shop makes big announcement heading into spring breakIce Ice Baby at 2113 Bandera road creates not only tasty treats, but food art. Ice Ice Baby 2, as it’s being called, will be located at 3027 MacArthur View, right next to MacArthur High School. Pick yourself up a snack from Ice Ice Baby because if you don’t grab a tasty treat on spring break, are you even on vacation?? AdICE ICE BABY (Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved.) ICE ICE BABY (Copyright 2021 by KSAT - All rights reserved.)
Bexar County bars must close; restaurants, businesses decrease to 50% capacity per Gov. Abbott’s executive order
Read full article: Bexar County bars must close; restaurants, businesses decrease to 50% capacity per Gov. Abbott’s executive orderSAN ANTONIO – Bexar County officials announced Monday that the county’s businesses now operating at 75% capacity will have to cut back to 50% capacity and all bars must close due to a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the region. County officials said that threshold was met on Sunday. Bexar County is located in Trauma Service Area P.The order states that 50% occupancy limits are now in effect for most businesses. Earlier on Monday, Comal County officials announced the same restrictions there. The following counties are in Trauma Service Area P and are affected by this order:AtascosaBanderaBexarComalDimmitEdwardsFrioGillespieGonzalesGuadalupeKarnesKendallMore on KSAT:
Memorial grows for employee killed in knife attack at barbershop
Read full article: Memorial grows for employee killed in knife attack at barbershopSAN ANTONIO – A memorial is growing outside of a barbershop on the far Northwest Side. The memorial is where the shop’s owner said a man attacked three of his employees and left one dead. San Antonio police have identified the murder victim as 20-year-old Helle O’Regan, who identified as a transgender woman. The shop’s owner said at first, it appeared the suspect wanted to make an appointment, but when asked for a form of payment, left and returned with a gun and a knife. Man fatally stabbed, woman injured in attack at Bandera Oaks barber shop, San Antonio police say
Officials ask for public’s help finding missing 14-year-old in Bandera
Read full article: Officials ask for public’s help finding missing 14-year-old in BanderaBANDERA, Texas – Officials are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 14-year-old in Bandera, Texas. The Center for Search & Investigations for Missing Children said Bradley Tredway was first reported missing April 27 in Bandera. Bradley Tredway, age 14, was last seen on April 27, 2020 in Bandera, Texas. He is 5’5” tall, weighs 145 pounds, and has... Posted by CFSI Texas for Missing Children on Sunday, May 3, 2020He’s described as 5′5″ with blonde hair, blue eyes, and a scar above his left eye, according to officials. 17-year-old found safe after being reported missing
Robber gets away with cash after threatening convenience store clerk, police say
Read full article: Robber gets away with cash after threatening convenience store clerk, police saySan Antonio police are searching a man who robbed a Northwest Side convenience store early Wednesday morning. If you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.
TxDOT looks at where drivers are going to solve Bandera Road congestion
Read full article: TxDOT looks at where drivers are going to solve Bandera Road congestionTxDOT looks at where drivers are going to solve Bandera Road congestionPublished: December 9, 2019, 10:18 pmWhere are drivers who use State Highway 16 also known as Bandera Road going? Answering that could help engineers figure out a plan to tackle the congestion problems along that corridor.
What happened to historic Polly, Texas? How did it get its name?
Read full article: What happened to historic Polly, Texas? How did it get its name?Nestled in eastern Bandera County, the remains of the once thriving community of Polly is not on any map, nor does it sit along any major roads. But, it does have quite a history to tell and much it can be found in its name.
Big Game Coverage Road Trip: Week One Preview
Read full article: Big Game Coverage Road Trip: Week One PreviewTime to run around South Texas for the Big Game Coverage Road Trip. Game 1: Schertz John Paul II Guardians at Natalia Mustangs. This marks the fourth straight season the Guardians and Mustangs will open against each other, with Natalia winning the previous three. Game 3: Brackenridge Eagles at Somerset Bulldogs. Last season, Somerset edged Brackenridge 20-19 in Week 1.