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Search for shooting suspect underway after man critically injured on Northwest Side, police say
Read full article: Search for shooting suspect underway after man critically injured on Northwest Side, police saySan Antonio police said it is looking for a shooting suspect responsible for critically wounding a man on Saturday morning.
Crime Stoppers offering up to $5K for information on October hit-and-run death
Read full article: Crime Stoppers offering up to $5K for information on October hit-and-run deathThe San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers are seeking the suspect in a hit-and-run that killed a man back in early October.
Man pointed handgun at mother and son during road rage incident on Northwest Side, affidavit alleges
Read full article: Man pointed handgun at mother and son during road rage incident on Northwest Side, affidavit allegesA man has been arrested after allegedly pointing a handgun at a mother and son during a road rage incident near the intersection of Bandera Road and Loop 1604.
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.
San Antonio car wash opens haunted tunnel for scary clean service during Halloween season
Read full article: San Antonio car wash opens haunted tunnel for scary clean service during Halloween seasonSuper Sudz, located at 6780 Bandera Road, transforms into a haunted tunnel from 6-11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays through the end of October.
Bandera Road Corridor draft plan draws attention, raises some concerns from area residents
Read full article: Bandera Road Corridor draft plan draws attention, raises some concerns from area residentsThe City of San Antonio is hosting a community meeting August 25th to discuss the proposed Bandera Road Corridor draft plan.
Surveillance photos show person accused of robbing Northwest Side Academy Sports + Outdoors
Read full article: Surveillance photos show person accused of robbing Northwest Side Academy Sports + OutdoorsAuthorities are searching for a person accused of robbing an Academy Sports + Outdoors on the Northwest Side earlier this month.
Indoor, kid-friendly places around San Antonio where you can get out of the summer heat
Read full article: Indoor, kid-friendly places around San Antonio where you can get out of the summer heatIf you’re looking to get out of the house but avoid the blistering heat, these kid-friendly places around San Antonio are great options the whole family can enjoy.
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.
Authorities ID man who fatally crashed while driving wrong way on Northwest Side
Read full article: Authorities ID man who fatally crashed while driving wrong way on Northwest SideA man who died after he drove the wrong way on a Northwest Side street and crashed has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Man killed after driving wrong way on Northwest Side street, striking 2 other cars, police say
Read full article: Man killed after driving wrong way on Northwest Side street, striking 2 other cars, police sayA man died after he drove the wrong way on a Northwest Side street and crashed into two vehicles, police said.
Have you seen them? San Antonio police seek 2 suspects accused of robbing armored truck on West Side
Read full article: Have you seen them? San Antonio police seek 2 suspects accused of robbing armored truck on West SideSan Antonio police need your help looking for two suspects involved in a robbery of an armored truck on the West Side.
Woman struck by two racing vehicles while crossing Bandera Road, SAPD says
Read full article: Woman struck by two racing vehicles while crossing Bandera Road, SAPD saysTwo drivers are still at large after San Antonio police said they struck a woman who crossing Bandera Road with their vehicles overnight.
Construction will impact drivers on major San Antonio roadways this weekend
Read full article: Construction will impact drivers on major San Antonio roadways this weekendThe southbound main lanes on the lower levels of I-35 will be closed downtown Sunday night into Monday morning, as well as one left lane of the upper level.
TxDOT seeks input on how to reduce congestion on Bandera Road
Read full article: TxDOT seeks input on how to reduce congestion on Bandera RoadTraveling Bandera Road between Loop 410 and Loop 1604 can be frustrating for drivers, and now the Texas Department of Transportation wants to hear more about what should be done to make it better.
Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in parking lot on Northwest Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Man accused of sexually assaulting woman in parking lot on Northwest Side, SAPD saysCrime Stoppers and the San Antonio Police Department are searching for a man who they say sexually assaulted a woman in a parking lot near Bandera Road and Loop 1604 in April.
Weekend closure of Interstate 10 near Boerne postponed again due to possible stormy weather
Read full article: Weekend closure of Interstate 10 near Boerne postponed again due to possible stormy weatherThe Texas Department of Transportation has postponed the weekend closure of a portion of Interstate 10 in Boerne due to weather.
Interstate 10 near Boerne will be closed throughout the weekend due to bridge demolition
Read full article: Interstate 10 near Boerne will be closed throughout the weekend due to bridge demolitionA portion of Interstate 10 on the far Northwest Side will be closed for 56 hours straight this weekend due to ongoing construction on the highway.
Woman arrested in January crash that killed couple, injured 4 children
Read full article: Woman arrested in January crash that killed couple, injured 4 childrenHELOTES, Texas – A driver involved in a crash in Helotes earlier this year that killed a couple and injured their four children has been arrested on charges related to drunken driving. The arrest Monday of Elena Carranza, who doesn’t turn 21 until August, marks a dramatic shift in the case. At the scene of the January 3 crash, officers told KSAT12 that it appeared to be just an accident. Craig Smith, 54, and his 39-year-old wife, Susan, both were killed in the crash. Although police initially said their injuries were minor, an arrest warrant affidavit now shows one of the children suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Toxic pest control, dirty bathrooms prompt low score at NW Side smoothie place
Read full article: Toxic pest control, dirty bathrooms prompt low score at NW Side smoothie placeSmoothie King, located in the 11400 block of Bandera Road, received a score of 75 during the Jan. 19 inspection. Establishments that serve food are not permitted to use toxic, residential pest control products and must instead use pesticides certified for use in restaurants, city health records show. The business was also dinged for having bathrooms in need of being cleaned and for having floor drains that were clogged. To see more health inspection scores and to go Behind the Kitchen Door with Dillon Collier, click HERE for our special section. Check out more restaurant scores by clicking here.
Six people arrested on warrants after false call for shooting leads police to 8-liners at Northwest Side building
Read full article: Six people arrested on warrants after false call for shooting leads police to 8-liners at Northwest Side buildingSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police thought they were responding to a shooting and a possible standoff at a building on the city’s Northwest Side Sunday night, but what they found was much different. Officers secured the perimeter of the building and closed down Bandera Road. Officers made contact with someone inside the building and all of the individuals inside were talked into coming outside. Officers checked each one for warrants and found that six of the individuals had warrants. Among them, there were three felony warrants, two class B misdemeanor warrants and 9 class C misdemeanor warrants.
San Antonio police searching for man who robbed convenience store, held clerk at gunpoint
Read full article: San Antonio police searching for man who robbed convenience store, held clerk at gunpointSan Antonio police investigate a robbery on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at a Stripes in the 7200 block of Eckhert Road, near Bandera Road. San Antonio police officers are searching for a man who they say robbed a Northwest Side convenience store overnight. According to police, the robbery was reported around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday at a Stripes in the 7200 block of Eckhert Road, near Bandera Road. A man with a red cap, brown shorts and a black mask walked into the store, demanded cash from the register and held the clerk at gunpoint, police said. The man left with beer and an undisclosed amount of money.
‘I can’t handle it anymore’: San Antonio restaurant owner worries his business is on the line amid COVID-19 surge
Read full article: ‘I can’t handle it anymore’: San Antonio restaurant owner worries his business is on the line amid COVID-19 surgeSAN ANTONIO – Neptor Gudiel is struggling to keep his restaurant, Machu Picchu Peruvian Grill, alive as COVID-19 cases continue to spike in the Alamo City. Gudiel was forced to reduce his staff of five to just him and one other person, and he’s cut back on the hours of operation. To keep up with social distancing guidelines within his small business, Gudiel has limited the number of occupants to 12. Eric Epley, executive director of the Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council, said hospital numbers in Bexar County are on the rise and aren’t slowing down. “My sense is that we will continue to see a steady climb of all the numbers,” Epley said.
Environmental concerns linger while trying to expand Loop 1604 to 10 lanes on North Side
Read full article: Environmental concerns linger while trying to expand Loop 1604 to 10 lanes on North SideSAN ANTONIO – Construction is set to begin early next year on a major project to expand Loop 1604 on San Antonio’s North Side, but environmental concerns linger. The Texas Department of Transportation plans to widen the roadway to 10 lanes, including HOV lanes, from State Highway 16 (Bandera Road) to Interstate 35. Some environmental and public advocacy groups are still criticizing the plans. “And 1604 falls in that later category.”The entire project would cover a 23 mile stretch of Loop 1604. And work should be completed on the portion of the project from Bandera Road to west of U.S. 281 in 2026.
Police identify man killed in Northwest Side hit-and-run crash; suspect sought
Read full article: Police identify man killed in Northwest Side hit-and-run crash; suspect soughtSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are searching for a driver who hit and killed a man on the city’s Northwest Side late Thursday night. The crash happened around 11 p.m. in the 1220 block of Bandera Road, not far from West Woodlawn Avenue and Hillcrest Drive. Police said the pickup truck struck Cameron in the outside lane closest to the curb edge and then the driver continued westbound on Bandera Road away from the scene. The driver of the Dodge Ram made no effort to stop and render aid, police said. Authorities said when the driver of the Dodge Ram is found, they will face a charge of failure to stop and render aid, resulting in a death.
Gravel truck rolls onto side, causes big mess on Northwest Side
Read full article: Gravel truck rolls onto side, causes big mess on Northwest SideSAN ANTONIO A gravel truck rolled onto its side, causing a big mess that took crews the better part of Monday morning to clean up, officials said. The crash happened around 7:30 a.m. on Bandera Road at Loop 1604. Crews had to shut down Bandera Road for several hours while they cleared the road. No official word yet on what caused the truck to roll over, if anyone was injured or if charges will be filed. Related: Stranded motorists can now call TxDOT for free roadside assistance in San Antonio area
SAPD: Victim shot while pleading with suspect to get stolen money back
Read full article: SAPD: Victim shot while pleading with suspect to get stolen money backSAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are looking for the person responsible for the shooting and robbery of an individual at a Northeast Side apartment complex. According to police, the suspect pointed a handgun at the victim, stating that a duffel bag was his stuff. That’s when, police said, the suspect opened the rear door of the vehicle and grabbed the duffel bag, which contained the victim’s money. The suspect turned and fired his gun, wounding the victim before fleeing with the money in an unknown car. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
2 people detained following gambling room bust on Northwest Side, San Antonio police say
Read full article: 2 people detained following gambling room bust on Northwest Side, San Antonio police saySAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police officers who were called out for a stabbing late Thursday found an illegal gambling room instead. Police said officers discovered the gambling room around 10 p.m. at a building in the 1800 block of Bandera Road. About 19 people were at the establishment at the time officers arrived. Police said at least two people were detained for warrants, and others were given citations. The investigation remains ongoing.
Defenders: Some San Antonio area municipalities charging drivers clean up fee for car crashes
Read full article: Defenders: Some San Antonio area municipalities charging drivers clean up fee for car crashesIn June 2018, Ana Gutierrez was hit near the intersection of Bandera Road and Eckhert in Leon Valley. She was being billed for the hour and 25 minutes the Leon Valley Fire Department spent at the scene cleaning up chemicals that spilled from her car. Not everybody who receives this service is a Leon Valley resident and pays taxes to Leon Valley. Leon Valley isnt alone in charging the response fee. Shes reached out to state lawmakers, urging them to look into the use of accident response fees in Texas.
CPS Energy bucket truck stolen from a gas station found
Read full article: CPS Energy bucket truck stolen from a gas station foundLEON VALLEY, Texas – A CPS Energy bucket truck that was stolen from a Leon Valley gas station on Bandera Road Friday morning has been recovered, CPS officials said. CPS Energy officials said the company is working closely with the San Antonio Police Department on the investigation.
Police, Crime Stoppers seek suspect in NW Side assault and robbery
Read full article: Police, Crime Stoppers seek suspect in NW Side assault and robberySAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are looking for the person responsible for an aggravated robbery on the city’s Northwest Side. The robbery occurred Feb. 10 in the 11800 block of Bandera Road, not far from Loop 1604. Anyone with any knowledge of the incident is urged to call Crime Stoppers at (210) 224-STOP. Tips can also be texted to CRIMES (274637) or by visiting the Crime Stoppers website. Crime Stoppers will pay up to $5,000 for information that leads to an arrest.
Leading SA: D7 Councilwoman Ana Sandoval talks plans for Bandera Road, SA infrastructure
Read full article: Leading SA: D7 Councilwoman Ana Sandoval talks plans for Bandera Road, SA infrastructureSAN ANTONIO – One of the most congested roads in the state of Texas is prompting a San Antonio City Councilwoman to call for action. District 7 City Councilwoman Ana Sandoval, elected to the San Antonio City Council in 2017 and the first naturalized citizen to serve on the council, says Bandera Road is causing quite a traffic cluster in the city. Councilwoman Sandoval also touched on carbon neutrality, saying it’s still a goal for the Alamo City. If so, we asked Councilwoman Sandoval, is the infrastructure already in place in San Antonio? Maintaining those streets, we also drive a lot on them,” Councilwoman Sandoval said.
2 men hospitalized after shooting at apartment complex, police say
Read full article: 2 men hospitalized after shooting at apartment complex, police saySAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department said two men were hospitalized following a shooting Tuesday at an apartment complex on Sherril Brook Road near Broadview Drive and Bandera Road. Police said the men have serious injuries but are expected to survive. The two men were sitting outside an apartment when they got into an altercation with two other men in the apartment’s courtyard, police said. Eventually, a gun was pulled out and the victims were shot, police said. Police said they are looking for the two suspects.
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 congestionSAN ANTONIO – Where are drivers who use State Highway 16 also known as Bandera Road going? According to TxDOT, Bandera Road is one of top 100 most congested roads in the state. The study shows Bandera Road is a connecting point for those going from Grissom Road to 410 and I-10. Proposals of an elevated highway and making Bandera Road into a boulevard are all still being considered. The second is slated for 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 11 at the Leon Valley Community and Conference Center, 6427 Evers Road in Leon Valley.
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.
You’re invited: 2 public meetings set to discuss what’s next for Bandera Road
Read full article: You’re invited: 2 public meetings set to discuss what’s next for Bandera RoadSAN ANTONIO – Have you ever wondered about the congestion or mobility on Bandera Road? At these meetings, you’ll have the chance to discuss where things stand on Bandera Road from I-410 to Loop 1604. You can even listen to a presentation on transportation and land-use existing conditions on Bandera Road. “Anyone who has tried to drive on Bandera Road during rush hour will understand the urgency of this effort,” Councilwoman Ana E. Sandoval said. Want to learn more about the Bandera Road Corridor Plan?
Customer remembers 2001 double murder in Chinese restaurant
Read full article: Customer remembers 2001 double murder in Chinese restaurantSAN ANTONIO – On April 23, 2001 a horrible murder took place at the Asian Garden restaurant located at 8015 Bandera Road. RELATED: Double Murder at Asian Restaurant in 2001 remains unsolvedThe owners, Shaoxiong and May He were killed in front of their 6-year-old daughter and 1-year-old son. A friend and customer who worked in the same shopping center was the first on the scene after hearing screams. Below is a video of Alex De Hoyos talking about that tragic day and what he would say to those kids today.
Does the ghost of Joseph Huebner haunt the Huebner-Onion Homestead?
Read full article: Does the ghost of Joseph Huebner haunt the Huebner-Onion Homestead?Located right off Bandera Road in Leon Valley, the Huebner-Onion Homestead and Stagecoach Stop is a historical landmark that is reportedly haunted. KSAT’s Erica Hernandez, Adrian Garcia and members of San Antonio Paranormal Investigations toured the property to see if they could find the ghost of Joseph Huebner, a prominent jeweler in the 1800s.