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Windcrest police chief terminated after employee survey reveals ātoxicā culture in department
Read full article: Windcrest police chief terminated after employee survey reveals ātoxicā culture in departmentAfter two weeks on administrative leave, Windcrest police chief Jimmie Cole was officially terminated by the city council following a highly critical employee survey.
Windcrest police chief placed on leave following damaging employee survey
Read full article: Windcrest police chief placed on leave following damaging employee surveyWindcrest Police Department Chief Jimmie Cole was placed on leave this week amid calls from residents asking him to step down or lose his job.
Windcrest employee survey notes 'highly toxic' culture within police department
Read full article: Windcrest employee survey notes 'highly toxic' culture within police departmentA city of Windcrest employee survey this summer noted numerous morale issues and complaints about leadership, specifically within the townās police department, records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.
Windcrest Little League looks for community help to replace stolen field maintenance gear
Read full article: Windcrest Little League looks for community help to replace stolen field maintenance gearWindcrest Little League volunteers said someone stole the Gator used for field maintenance. Replacing it could cost the league thousands.
Windcrest is famous for its Christmas displays. It started with one womanās idea and a few strands of lights.
Read full article: Windcrest is famous for its Christmas displays. It started with one womanās idea and a few strands of lights.Barbee Winn, one of the original developers of Windcrest, thought some lights could spread the word about a brand new neighborhood. She was right.
Bexar County approves incentives for $40M Rackspace building agreement
Read full article: Bexar County approves incentives for $40M Rackspace building agreementBexar County commissioners approved an incentives agreement between the county, the city of Windcrest and Cleveland, Ohio-based developer Industrial Commercial Properties LLC at a Commissioners Court meeting Tuesday.
All election results for Texas Constitutional Amendments, local mayors, city councils, propositions for Nov. 7, 2023
Read full article: All election results for Texas Constitutional Amendments, local mayors, city councils, propositions for Nov. 7, 2023Voters across Texas will head to the polls on Nov. 7 to decide the fate of 14 constitutional amendments dealing with property taxes, infrastructure, state parks, farming/ranching, teacher retirement, and more.
Father of drowning victim helps build safety fences to prevent other deaths
Read full article: Father of drowning victim helps build safety fences to prevent other deathsJason Sheffield was so moved to take action after his 3-year-old's drowning, that he changed careers to begin installing fences around pools. This weekend is the seven-year anniversary of that tragic incident.
Man arrested after firing at Windcrest police officer during traffic stop, affidavit says
Read full article: Man arrested after firing at Windcrest police officer during traffic stop, affidavit saysAuthorities have arrested a 24-year-old accused of shooting at a Windcrest police officer and leading them on a chase.
San Antonio man admits to multiple car thefts, tells police he sells them
Read full article: San Antonio man admits to multiple car thefts, tells police he sells themA man was arrested last week on multiple charges after police say he admitted to stealing vehicles in Bexar County and Balcones Heights.
Windcrest police searching for man accused of assaulting public servant, evading arrest
Read full article: Windcrest police searching for man accused of assaulting public servant, evading arrestThe Windcrest Police Department is asking for the publicās help in searching for a man accused of assault and evading arrest.
Windcrest police searching for man who robbed driver of BMW at gunpoint
Read full article: Windcrest police searching for man who robbed driver of BMW at gunpointThe Windcrest Police Department is asking for the publicās help in searching for a man who carjacked a driver at gunpoint outside their home.
Woman accused of strangling person, assaulting another during robbery at Windcrest home
Read full article: Woman accused of strangling person, assaulting another during robbery at Windcrest homeWindcrest police arrested a woman who they say strangled a person and assaulted another person during an aggravated robbery.
2 women cut from vehicle by firefighters after rollover crash on NE Side
Read full article: 2 women cut from vehicle by firefighters after rollover crash on NE SideTwo women were taken to an area hospital following a rollover crash in Northeast Bexar County early Friday morning, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
āSome parents canāt feed their kids right now.ā Teacher says school food programs are crucial
Read full article: āSome parents canāt feed their kids right now.ā Teacher says school food programs are crucialWaivers for free lunches at schools will expire June 30, and that means families will have to apply for free or reduced meals on their own.
San Antonio woman sentenced to 7 years in prison for stealing $660K+ from Windcrest church
Read full article: San Antonio woman sentenced to 7 years in prison for stealing $660K+ from Windcrest churchA San Antonio woman who admitted to stealing more than $660,000 from a Windcrest church was sentenced to 7 years in prison, the Bexar County District Attorneyās Office said.
Friends of taxi driver killed in Windcrest demand justice following release of suspect due to insufficient evidence
Read full article: Friends of taxi driver killed in Windcrest demand justice following release of suspect due to insufficient evidenceSan Antonio friends of a Somali migrant who was killed while working as a taxi driver are demand justice on behalf of surviving family across continents.
City of Windcrest to close city hall due to possible COVID-19 exposure, officials say
Read full article: City of Windcrest to close city hall due to possible COVID-19 exposure, officials sayThe City of Windcrest announced Sunday City Hall and the Windcrest Post Office will be closed this week due to possible COVID-19 exposure.
Windcrest couple wins $50,000 prize on ABCās āGreat Christmas Light Fightā
Read full article: Windcrest couple wins $50,000 prize on ABCās āGreat Christmas Light FightāOne of the most well-known houses in Windcrest is about to get some national fame as the homeowners were selected to compete on season nine of ABCās āGreat Christmas Light Fight.ā
Man accused of 2019 fatal shooting of taxicab driver in Windcrest arrested; Affidavit implicates second suspect
Read full article: Man accused of 2019 fatal shooting of taxicab driver in Windcrest arrested; Affidavit implicates second suspectA man accused of fatally shooting a taxicab driver in Windcrest two years ago was arrested Friday on the West Side of San Antonio, and an arrest affidavit implicates at least one other suspect in the crime.
Mrs. Kitchen celebrates nearly a decade of cooking from the soul
Read full article: Mrs. Kitchen celebrates nearly a decade of cooking from the soulCatfish, fried chicken, smothered pork chops and all the southern fixings too--thatās what you will have to choose from at Mrs. Kitchen Soul Food Restaurant in Windcrest.
Windcrest church, firefighters host blood drive to honor community members in need
Read full article: Windcrest church, firefighters host blood drive to honor community members in needShortage of blood donations hits home for Windcrest community. Local church and fire department are hosting a blood drive Sunday to help patients in need.
Dognapping suspect accused in multiple cases arrested, Windcrest police say
Read full article: Dognapping suspect accused in multiple cases arrested, Windcrest police sayWINDCREST, Texas ā Pet owners living in and around Windcrest are relieved after the arrest of a man accused of stealing other peopleās dogs. Cody Lee Canfield, 33, was arrested Monday and charged for the incident involving a 68-year-old woman who was gardening last Monday. The victim provided a license plate number and video she captured of the incident to police, leading to Canfieldās arrest. AdHernandez said Bexar County deputies who were assisting with this case discovered Canfield after he wrecked his vehicle near his home. āI know there are at least three different cases multiple agencies are dealing with,ā Hernandez said.
Kitchen fire causes roughly $50,000 in damage to Northeast Side home, fire officials say
Read full article: Kitchen fire causes roughly $50,000 in damage to Northeast Side home, fire officials saySAN ANTONIO ā A kitchen fire damaged a home just outside the Windcrest city limits late Wednesday night, fire officials said. The fire was called in around 9:30 p.m. at a home in the 6600 block of Woodford Street, far from New World Drive and Montgomery Drive on the cityās Northeast Side. Firefighters said when they arrived, they found flames on a wall and coming out of the roof. Fire officials said they were able to put out the fire quickly and without incident. The woman who was cooking inside the home managed to get out safely and was not hurt.
Windcrest couple chosen to compete on ABCās āGreat Christmas Light Fightā
Read full article: Windcrest couple chosen to compete on ABCās āGreat Christmas Light FightāOne of the most well-known houses in Windcrest is about to get some national fame as the homeowners were selected to compete on season nine of ABCās āGreat Christmas Light Fight.ā
Windcrestās annual āLight Upā for the holidays kicks off this weekend
Read full article: Windcrestās annual āLight Upā for the holidays kicks off this weekendSAN ANTONIO ā The coronavirus pandemic didnāt stop one local holiday tradition from taking place this year. Windcrestās annual Light Up, when residents decorate their homes with glamorous Christmas lights and displays, will begin on Saturday. Every year, a contest is held and judges decide the best displays in a variety of categories. This yearās theme is āLet Freedom Ringā to pay tribute to military members. Windcrest officials said Light Up is made possible by volunteers, the Windcrest Economic Development Corporation and the Windcrest Womenās Club.
Woman found sleeping in manās Windcrest home cut him when he told her to leave, police say
Read full article: Woman found sleeping in manās Windcrest home cut him when he told her to leave, police sayThe affidavit states the man then left his home to cash a check and to āavoid a confrontationā with Polivchak. He returned home and began playing loud music in his bedroom, the affidavit states. He then heard glass breaking, turned down the music and yelled at Polivchak to leave, according to investigators. The man grabbed a broom handle and told the woman to leave. The affidavit states Polivchak left the house and waited by the garage āfor her ride.āThe stabbing victim left his house to get help from a nearby fire department.
Windcrest residents hope voting process is faster moving forward in the 2020 election
Read full article: Windcrest residents hope voting process is faster moving forward in the 2020 electionWINDCREST, Texas ā Like several small cities around Bexar County, the city of Windcrest had its share of long voting lines on the first day of early voting. 33K+ cast ballots on first day of early voting in Bexar CountySome residents were surprised to see lines stretching to the roadway from the Civic Center. Most of the residents KSAT spoke with were excited to see so many letting their voices be heard. However, there were some who were frustrated with why the process seemed to take longer than what they expected. Watch the story in the player above to hear what the residents had to say.
Friday Freebies - May 24
Read full article: Friday Freebies - May 24Hooters is also honoring America's military vets by giving them 10 free wings when you eat there on Memorial Day. There are a pair of reading programs that will reward your kids for reading over the summer. Barnes and Noble has a program that rewards kids by giving them free books. While you're at it, keep a daily reading log and Chuck-E-Cheese will reward your kids with free tokens to use of their games. You can email us your freebies at fridayfreebies@ksat.com.