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New collector-distributor road opens on Loop 1604 & SH 151 this Saturday
Read full article: New collector-distributor road opens on Loop 1604 & SH 151 this SaturdayThe Texas Department of Transportation has announced the opening of a new collector-distributor road as part of the SH 151 Expansion Project.
San Antonio police searching for driver in fatal hit-and-run on West Side
Read full article: San Antonio police searching for driver in fatal hit-and-run on West SideSan Antonio police are seeking the publicās help to locate the driver involved in a fatal hit-and-run that claimed the life of a 27-year-old man earlier this month.
āWeāre losing lifeā: Safety of Culebra Road causing concerns with recent vehicle-pedestrian accidents
Read full article: āWeāre losing lifeā: Safety of Culebra Road causing concerns with recent vehicle-pedestrian accidentsCulebra Road has a reputation, and neighbors say it isnāt one of safety.
Bicyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by vehicle, SAPD says
Read full article: Bicyclist suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by vehicle, SAPD saysA bicyclist was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a vehicle crashed into him on the West Side, according to San Antonio police.
Shooting aboard VIA bus on West Side leaves 1 wounded, another in custody, SAPD says
Read full article: Shooting aboard VIA bus on West Side leaves 1 wounded, another in custody, SAPD saysAn argument on board a VIA bus between an uncle and nephew escalated to gunfire Monday afternoon, according to San Antonio police.
Millions in federal funds will be used to make Culebra Road safer
Read full article: Millions in federal funds will be used to make Culebra Road saferCulebra Road has been described as one of the most dangerous roads in San Antonio. Now, the city will receive help from the U.S. government to improve a stretch of Culebra Road on the West Side.
New lane closures start Monday on upper level of I-10 in downtown San Antonio
Read full article: New lane closures start Monday on upper level of I-10 in downtown San AntonioTxDOT is closing the outer lanes of the upper level of I-10 West at Culebra Road. The closures are expected to be in place through August.
Drivers on far West Side have another road closure to deal with this weekend
Read full article: Drivers on far West Side have another road closure to deal with this weekendMain lanes of northbound Loop 1604 between Highway 151 and Shaenfield Road will be closed for bridge deck work from 9 p.m. Friday through 5 p.m. Saturday
Quick response from firefighters prevents further damage in North Side body shop fire
Read full article: Quick response from firefighters prevents further damage in North Side body shop fireA body shop on the North Side caught on fire Thursday morning, and San Antonio firefighters say that luckily, the flames did not spread to any combustible material.
Culebra Road set for major upgrades to improve safety, reduce flooding
Read full article: Culebra Road set for major upgrades to improve safety, reduce floodingCulebra Road is known as one of the deadliest roads in San Antonio. The city has been working with the Texas Department of Transportation to develop a plan to improve the roadway to reduce crashes and fatalities.
Two men arrested for racing on far West Side, BCSO says
Read full article: Two men arrested for racing on far West Side, BCSO saysDeputies said the two men were seen racing on Culebra Road and Westwood Loop. One of the men was placed under arrest without further incident, but the other fled and was located moments later, according to officials.
Crime Stoppers offering up to $5K for information on fatal shooting of man behind laundromat
Read full article: Crime Stoppers offering up to $5K for information on fatal shooting of man behind laundromatThe San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers are seeking a suspect in the fatal shooting of a man behind a laundromat on the cityās West Side.
Man shot in face during disturbance at West Side apartment complex, SAPD says
Read full article: Man shot in face during disturbance at West Side apartment complex, SAPD saysAn investigation is underway after a man was shot in the face during a disturbance at a West Side apartment complex, according to San Antonio police.
Man shot, killed in parking lot of apartment complex on West Side, police say
Read full article: Man shot, killed in parking lot of apartment complex on West Side, police sayA man in his 40s was shot and killed in the parking lot of a West Side apartment complex early Monday morning, San Antonio police said.
San Antonio police investigating 2 shootings overnight that may be connected
Read full article: San Antonio police investigating 2 shootings overnight that may be connectedTwo people found wounded in two different parts of the city may in fact be connected to the same shooting scene, according to San Antonio police.
Cashier hit in face during beauty supply robbery on far West Side
Read full article: Cashier hit in face during beauty supply robbery on far West SideCrime Stoppers is hoping the public can help identify a man and a woman wanted in connection with a robbery at a beauty supply store on the far West Side.
SAPD looking for shooter after man shot in back, head at West Side apartment complex
Read full article: SAPD looking for shooter after man shot in back, head at West Side apartment complexSan Antonio police are investigating after a man was shot in his back and head on the West Side on Thursday morning.
5-year-old on life support after nearly drowning at West Bexar County community center, BCSO says
Read full article: 5-year-old on life support after nearly drowning at West Bexar County community center, BCSO saysA five-year-old is in the hospital after nearly drowning at a West Bexar County community center on Monday, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Pedestrian struck by car while attempting to cross street, police say
Read full article: Pedestrian struck by car while attempting to cross street, police sayA 20-year-old man was hospitalized after he was struck by a car while crossing the road on the city's West Side, according to San Antonio police.
What San Antonio street or highway is in need of improvements but hasnāt been worked on?
Read full article: What San Antonio street or highway is in need of improvements but hasnāt been worked on?We're asking viewers - including drivers, pedestrians and business owners - about solutions they've found to road closures, construction and other transportation challenges.
Additional repairs to Culebra Road sinkhole needed; 1 eastbound lane to reopen Wednesday
Read full article: Additional repairs to Culebra Road sinkhole needed; 1 eastbound lane to reopen WednesdayThe failed section of an old storm drain pipe that caused a large sinkhole on the cityās West Side has been replaced, city officials said Wednesday.
Road caves in, creating large sinkhole in middle of busy West Side street
Read full article: Road caves in, creating large sinkhole in middle of busy West Side streetA portion of a busy street on the cityās West Side caved in late Monday morning, creating a large sinkhole that caused a two-vehicle crash.
Two people hit by car while fighting in street, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Two people hit by car while fighting in street, San Antonio police sayTwo people fighting in the middle of the street were hit by a car on the cityās West Side late Sunday night, the San Antonio Police Department said.
Crime Stoppers seeks clues into fatal shooting at West Side apartment complex parking lot
Read full article: Crime Stoppers seeks clues into fatal shooting at West Side apartment complex parking lotCrime Stoppers is appealing to the public in hopes of finding the shooter who killed a 21-year-old man at a West Side apartment complex parking lot.
Tractor-trailer lands upside down after going over bridge near I-10 and Culebra Road, police say
Read full article: Tractor-trailer lands upside down after going over bridge near I-10 and Culebra Road, police sayTwo people were taken to University Hospital Thursday morning after a tractor-trailer crashed in the northbound lanes of I-10 near Culebra Road.
āA very dangerous roadwayā: City encourages residents to share thoughts on proposed changes for Culebra Road
Read full article: āA very dangerous roadwayā: City encourages residents to share thoughts on proposed changes for Culebra RoadCulebra Road has become a notorious place for commuters. However, city officials are driving toward safer solutions, but they need the community's help.
Firefighters treating overnight shooting victim feared someone also took aim at them
Read full article: Firefighters treating overnight shooting victim feared someone also took aim at themSan Antonio firefighters who were treating a shooting victim outside their West Side fire station early Thursday morning feared for a while that they also were targeted by a shooter.
āWeāre really ready to see somethings start to happenā: Local leaders address safety concern along Culebra Road
Read full article: āWeāre really ready to see somethings start to happenā: Local leaders address safety concern along Culebra RoadCulebra Road, has been a problem spot for commuters over the years. However, area leaders and residents hope to mitigate safety concerns and create solutions.
Authorities ID man killed in crash involving 18-wheeler on Culebra Road
Read full article: Authorities ID man killed in crash involving 18-wheeler on Culebra RoadThe Bexar County Medical Examinerās Office has identified a 31-year-old man who died in a crash with an 18-wheeler on Culebra Road in far west Bexar County.
Deadly crash involving teen driver on Culebra Road leads to closure of eastbound lanes Tuesday morning
Read full article: Deadly crash involving teen driver on Culebra Road leads to closure of eastbound lanes Tuesday morningA man was killed Tuesday morning in a crash with an 18-wheeler on Culebra Road in far west Bexar County, according to the sheriffās office.
Girl, 12, injured by shrapnel after gunfire at West Side apartment complex, police say
Read full article: Girl, 12, injured by shrapnel after gunfire at West Side apartment complex, police sayA 12-year-old girl was injured by gunfire Sunday afternoon as she played with her sibling outside the familyās West Side apartment complex.
Authorities searching for teen who disappeared after school in West Bexar County
Read full article: Authorities searching for teen who disappeared after school in West Bexar CountyA search is underway in West Bexar County for a teenager who disappeared after school on Monday, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Pedestrian taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by vehicle on West Side
Read full article: Pedestrian taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after being struck by vehicle on West SideA pedestrian suffered life-threatening injuries after he was struck by a Jeep on Tuesday night on the West Side.
Portion of I-10 on West Side closed for hours due to 18-wheeler crash, SAPD says
Read full article: Portion of I-10 on West Side closed for hours due to 18-wheeler crash, SAPD saysThe southbound lanes of Interstate 10 on the West Side are expected to remain closed for several hours on Tuesday morning due to a fiery 18-wheeler crash that happened late Monday night.
Mold-like debris in ice machine forces re-inspection at West Side restaurant
Read full article: Mold-like debris in ice machine forces re-inspection at West Side restaurantA Mexican restaurant west of downtown was ordered to go through a re-inspection last month after a city health inspector discovered mold-like debris inside its ice machine.
Medical examiner working to identify man hit, killed on West Side street
Read full article: Medical examiner working to identify man hit, killed on West Side streetThe Bexar County Medical Examiner is still working to learn the name of a man who was hit by at least one car and killed on busy Culebra Road.
Man hit, killed while trying to cross Loop 410 on West Side identified
Read full article: Man hit, killed while trying to cross Loop 410 on West Side identifiedA man who was hit and killed while trying to cross Loop 410 on the West Side last week has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examinerās Office.
Firefighters stop flames at West Side home from spreading despite difficulties with sparking power line
Read full article: Firefighters stop flames at West Side home from spreading despite difficulties with sparking power lineThe San Antonio Fire Department is responding to a blaze at a home on the West Side on Monday morning.
Authorities ID man fatally shot outside tamales restaurant on West Side, police say
Read full article: Authorities ID man fatally shot outside tamales restaurant on West Side, police sayA 46-year-old man was shot and killed Monday afternoon outside a Delicious Tamales restaurant on the cityās West Side.
Man arrested after $320K worth of meth seized during traffic stop on West Side, BCSO says
Read full article: Man arrested after $320K worth of meth seized during traffic stop on West Side, BCSO saysA man was arrested after deputies seized $320,000 worth of meth from the inside of his vehicle during a traffic stop, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
New Texas law adds penalties for injuring pedestrians during a vehicle crash
Read full article: New Texas law adds penalties for injuring pedestrians during a vehicle crashThe latest round of new laws taking effect in Texas on Sept. 1 includes one that strengthens penalties for drivers who are found negligent in crashes involving pedestrians.
SAPD releases surveillance footage of suspect vehicles in drug deal shooting that killed 2
Read full article: SAPD releases surveillance footage of suspect vehicles in drug deal shooting that killed 2The San Antonio Police Department has released surveillance footage of two vehicles that are connected with the shooting deaths of two people during a drug deal early last year.
Two in custody after deadly crash on West Side, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Two in custody after deadly crash on West Side, San Antonio police saySan Antonio police say a man and woman are in custody after a person was hit with a vehicle and killed while sitting at a VIA bus stop bench on the West Side.
Runaway driver adds to troubles for far Northwest Side business owner
Read full article: Runaway driver adds to troubles for far Northwest Side business ownerImage of damage done during vehicle crash at Culebra Road tattoo parlor. SAN ANTONIO ā Damage done to a far Northwest Side business by a runaway driver is only the latest trouble in what has been a tough year for the business owner. The driver then sped away from the scene, leaving behind shattered glass all over the ground. Culebra Road crash into tattoo parlor image. āAnd I hope that whoever hit, theyāre OK.āBecause the driver left the scene, it is unclear if he or she suffered any injuries.
Woman hit, killed trying to cross access road of Loop 410, police say
Read full article: Woman hit, killed trying to cross access road of Loop 410, police saySAN ANTONIO ā A woman was hit and killed while attempting to cross an access road of Loop 410 on the cityās West Side late Monday night, San Antonio police said. The crash happened around 10:20 p.m. in the 6800 block of Northwest Loop 410 near Alamo Downs Parkway, not far from Culebra Road. The woman hit was pronounced dead at the scene. The woman killed has not been identified. The San Antonio Police Department, the San Antonio Fire Department and EMS all answered the call.
Medical Examiner identifies man hit, killed by pickup truck while trying to cross Culebra Road
Read full article: Medical Examiner identifies man hit, killed by pickup truck while trying to cross Culebra RoadSAN ANTONIO ā Update:The Bexar County Medical Examiner has identified a man who was hit and killed by a pickup truck when he tried to run across Culebra Road Saturday night. The man was identified as 33-year-old Juan Meza, according to the MEās Office. Police said Meza was trying to run across Culebra, from the south end to the north end, when he was hit by the pickup truck. Original:A man was struck and killed by a pickup truck while trying to run across Culebra Road, according to San Antonio police. Police said the man, 33, was trying to run across Culebra, from the south end to the north end, when he was hit by a pickup truck.
WellMed administering 9,000 doses this week by appointment to residents in south, west San Antonio
Read full article: WellMed administering 9,000 doses this week by appointment to residents in south, west San AntonioSAN ANTONIO ā Unlike the City of San Antonioās mass vaccination clinic at the Alamodome, which required registration online or by calling 311, two other clinics on the South Side and West Side of San Antonio operated by using a toll-free number. WellMed -- in partnership with City Council Districts 3, 4 and 7 -- said that the toll-free number (833-968-1745) was quickly jammed as community members attempted to make an appointment. Rebecca Viagran, who represents District 3, said they received more than 170,000 phone calls from people who wanted one of the 9,000 doses available. āWe know that 60% of the population of San Antonio fits in Phase 1B,ā Viagran said. Related: Two COVID-19 vaccination sites coming to San Antonioās South Side, West Side
Van fire damages vacant mobile home, trailer just northwest of downtown
Read full article: Van fire damages vacant mobile home, trailer just northwest of downtownSAN ANTONIO ā San Antonio firefighters responded to a fire on the near Northwest Side early Tuesday morning. The fire was called in around 5 a.m. in the 100 block of Albert Street, not far from Culebra Road and North Zarzamora Street. Firefighters said the fire appears to have started in a van and then spread to a vacant mobile home and trailer. They are worried sparks could catch the trailers that are nearby. According to the San Antonio Fire Department website, as many as 10 units answered the call.
Family of shooting victim calls for justice as search for gunman continues
Read full article: Family of shooting victim calls for justice as search for gunman continuesSAN ANTONIO ā A father and soon-to-be grandfather was shot and killed earlier this week. The gunman is still out there and the family is calling for justice. John Garcia, 35, was killed Monday night at an apartment complex on Callaghan, near Culebra Road, on the West Side. Police said they were already on scene for another call when they were alerted to shots being fired in the area. RELATED: Man killed in West Side apartment complex shooting identified
Bridge demolition causing major intersection, Loop 410 lane closures this week
Read full article: Bridge demolition causing major intersection, Loop 410 lane closures this weekSAN ANTONIO ā A major intersection and a portion of Loop 410 will be closed Monday through Wednesday as crews with the Texas Department of Transportation demolish a bridge. Two main lanes of Loop 410 will be closed in both directions from Culebra Road to Ingram Road from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. during the demolition. The intersection at Loop 410 and Military Drive will also be closed while the bridge is demolished. TxDOT is asking motorists to seek an alternate route during the closures.
Police search for driver who crashed pickup truck into utility pole
Read full article: Police search for driver who crashed pickup truck into utility poleSAN ANTONIO ā San Antonio police are searching for a driver who crashed their pickup truck into utility pole late Thursday night. The incident occurred around 11 p.m. at the intersection of Vanley Drive and Culebra Road on the cityās West Side. According to police, a large pickup truck collided with a utility pole, breaking it completely off the base. Police said officers found serious damage to the windshield, but could not find the driver. Police did not say what charges the driver may face once they are located.
San Antonio family of man killed while crossing street demands change
Read full article: San Antonio family of man killed while crossing street demands changeSAN ANTONIO ā The family of Juan Martinez says he died after he was hit by a car at North Zarazamora Street and Culebra Road last Wednesday. Martinezās sister, Yolanda Betancourt, says her brotherās death should have never happened. He crossed Culebra Road while trying to get to the nearest bus pickup spot, which sits near the busy intersection near North Zarzamora Street. Betancourt wants her brotherās death to serve as a message of change. RELATED: Man, 51, killed while crossing street on West Side, San Antonio police say
āOn this side of town, itās normal': Two deadly crashes just minutes apart involve West Side pedestrians
Read full article: āOn this side of town, itās normal': Two deadly crashes just minutes apart involve West Side pedestriansSAN ANTONIO ā Two deadly crashes happened minutes apart on San Antonioās West Side Wednesday night. According to San Antonio police, 66-year-old Juan Manuel was crossing West Commerce near South San Joaquin Avenue when he was hit by a small SUV. San Antonio police told KSAT that 46 people have died after being struck by a vehicle this year in the city. Incidents like these are the reason I brought the Vision Zero initiative to San Antonio. RELATED: Series of crashes involving pedestrians keeps San Antonio accident investigators busy
Man attempting to cross Loop 410 hit, killed by pickup truck, police say
Read full article: Man attempting to cross Loop 410 hit, killed by pickup truck, police saySAN ANTONIO ā A man attempting to cross Loop 410 was hit and killed by a pickup truck early Tuesday morning, San Antonio police said. The crash occurred around 4 a.m. in the 7300 block of Loop 410, not far from the Culebra Road exit. According to police, the man was crossing the southbound main lanes of Loop 410 from east to west on foot when a Ford F-250 traveling southbound hit him. The front right side of the truck struck the man, instantly killing him, SAPD said. For more information on traffic you can click here to view our traffic page on KSAT.com.
Woman hit, killed by Hummer identified by Bexar County Medical Examiner
Read full article: Woman hit, killed by Hummer identified by Bexar County Medical ExaminerSAN ANTONIO ā Update:The Bexar County Medical Examiner has identified a 61-year-old woman hit and killed by a Hummer Tuesday morning. Terry Ann Rowland was identified as the victim in the crash which happened around 6 a.m. on Culebra Road. Original:A woman in her late 50s was hit and killed by a Hummer as she walked to a bus stop early Tuesday morning, San Antonio police said. The incident occurred around 6 a.m. in the 7700 block of Culebra Road, not far from Potranco Road and Loop 410 on the cityās West Side. The woman was heading to a bus stop across the street from her apartment complex, police said.
Armed man killed by SAPD at Northwest Side apartment was shot by 6 officers responding to childrenās screams, police report says
Read full article: Armed man killed by SAPD at Northwest Side apartment was shot by 6 officers responding to childrenās screams, police report saysAccording to the report, officers responding to the call originally couldnāt find anything, but as they were in the parking lot getting ready to leave, they heard a gunshot and children yelling and screaming inside an apartment. When the officers went to the apartment, a woman and five children ran out the unit, leaving an armed 44-year-old man inside, the report said. One of the officers tried to get the man, identified as Victor Sanchez, to drop his handgun, the report said. None of the officers were injured and will be placed on administrative leave pending a criminal and administrative investigations. According to the report, Sanchez was out on bond for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon case where the woman was the victim.
Woman injured in cutting on far West Side, police say
Read full article: Woman injured in cutting on far West Side, police saySAN ANTONIO ā San Antonio police are investigating after a woman was found cut in the arm on the cityās far West Side early Thursday morning. Officers were called around 6:15 a.m. to the 7700 block of Culebra Road, not far from Potranco Road, after receiving word of a person injured. According to police, the woman was cut during an assault. Investigators say they are receiving several conflicting stories about the incident. Officials said there are as many as three neighbors who police still want to question to get information.
Authorities ID man killed by pickup truck in hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Authorities ID man killed by pickup truck in hit-and-run crashSAN ANTONIO A pedestrian who was hit and killed by a driver in a pickup truck late Tuesday night has been identified. Pablo Paul Hernandez, 42, died of blunt force injuries sustained in the incident before 11 p.m. in the 1000 block of Culebra Road, not far from North Zarzamora Street and Cincinnati Avenue. According to police, Hernandez was walking across Culebra Road in a crosswalk but was against the pedestrian signal when he was struck by a pickup truck traveling eastbound. The driver of the pickup truck continued eastbound and failed to stop and render aid, police said. Hernandez was taken to University Hospital by EMS, where he later died.
Man killed by pickup truck in hit-and-run crash, police say
Read full article: Man killed by pickup truck in hit-and-run crash, police saySAN ANTONIO A pedestrian was hit and killed by a pickup truck in a hit-and-run vehicle crash late Tuesday night, San Antonio police said. The incident occurred just before 11 p.m. in the 1000 block of Culebra Road, not far from North Zarzamora Street and Cincinnati Avenue. According to police, the man was walking across Culebra Road from south to north in a crosswalk but was against the pedestrian signal when he was struck by a pickup truck traveling eastbound. The driver of the pickup truck continued eastbound and failed to stop and render aid, police said. He did not have an ID and has not yet been identified by investigators.
Man killed, 2 drivers hospitalized after overnight high-speed crash, police say
Read full article: Man killed, 2 drivers hospitalized after overnight high-speed crash, police saySAN ANTONIO One man is dead and two drivers are hospitalized after an overnight high-speed crash on the Northwest Side, according to San Antonio police. The crash happened around 11:44 p.m. Friday on Culebra Road and Rouse Avenue. The truck hit a taxi cab and an SUV in the eastbound lanes of Culebra Road, police said. The impact from the crash killed the pickup truck driver, who was pronounced dead at the scene. RELATED: 2 teens killed in crash, Schertz police say
Protesters march in honor of former Taft HS student seriously hurt in Austin demonstration
Read full article: Protesters march in honor of former Taft HS student seriously hurt in Austin demonstration100 demonstrators march along Culebra Road to remember Justin HowellIf you need help with the Public File, call 210-351-1241.
Driver who led BCSO deputies on chase with baby in back seat identified
Read full article: Driver who led BCSO deputies on chase with baby in back seat identifiedSAN ANTONIO ā A driver is facing multiple charges after leading Bexar County deputies on a chase with an infant in the back seat, according to officials. The chase happened around 11:55 p.m. Saturday night, beginning on Culebra Road and FM 1560. However, he refused to stop, leading authorities on a chase for several miles down Culebra Road and reaching speeds of 80 miles per hour, officials said. The infant was uninjured during the incident and deputies were able to contact other family members to have him picked up. According to jail records, Hollie is facing charges of child endangerment and evading arrest.
$5K reward offered for information about robbery at McDonaldās
Read full article: $5K reward offered for information about robbery at McDonaldāsThe robbery occurred on Dec. 26 around 5 p.m. as the victim was walking out of the restaurant, according to police. Crime Stoppers offers reward for info on 7-Eleven armed robberyCrime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information that leads to the arrest of the person responsible. Call Crime Stoppers at 210-224-STOP(7867) to submit a tip. Crime Stoppers pays rewards in cash but only for anonymous, crime-solving tips not previously known to law enforcement. Guadalupe County Crime Stoppers offers $15K reward for information in 2016 double-murder case
Ownerās businesses burn while he was at bible study
Read full article: Ownerās businesses burn while he was at bible studyāI was going to bible study and they called me that there was a fire, so I knew there was nothing I could do. Ore-Coker and firefighters said the fire started in the back of his African-Caribbean cafe, Mumsyās Kitchen. A state inspector on scene told KSAT the row of businesses most affected will need some work done to repair smoke damage. The Labor Finders business, two businesses away from the Mumsyās Kitchen, is one of the few still without electricity. San Antonio Fire Department arson investigators are continuing to look into how the fire started in the cafe kitchen.