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SAPD identifies officer who shot, critically injured suspected thief twice on North Side
Read full article: SAPD identifies officer who shot, critically injured suspected thief twice on North SideSan Antonio police said an officer who shot a man twice outside a North Side restaurant has been identified as Mark Castillo. In 2024, Castillo was suspended for 30 days after he sent sexually explicit texts to a woman while on the clock.

Woman sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection with murder case
Read full article: Woman sentenced to 25 years in prison in connection with murder caseA 34-year-old woman was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday after fatally stabbing a woman at a North Side apartment complex in 2023.

SAPD officer shot suspect twice outside North Side restaurant; man critically injured, chief says
Read full article: SAPD officer shot suspect twice outside North Side restaurant; man critically injured, chief saysSan Antonio police said a man who reached for an officer’s weapon during a struggle was shot twice and critically injured Friday outside a North Side restaurant.

District 9 voters head into city council runoff election with different to-do lists for candidates
Read full article: District 9 voters head into city council runoff election with different to-do lists for candidatesVoters who live in San Antonio’s District 9 are heading into the June 7 runoff election with their minds made up, at least when it comes to what they want from a candidate.

Northside ISD announces its first Hall of Honor athletics inductees
Read full article: Northside ISD announces its first Hall of Honor athletics inducteesThe Northside Independent School District announced its first class of legendary athletes, coaches and teams that will be inducted into the district’s new “Hall of Honor.”

‘I’m terrified for the children’: Parents fearful after apparent suicide at Northwest Side school
Read full article: ‘I’m terrified for the children’: Parents fearful after apparent suicide at Northwest Side schoolThe school day may have ended at Glenoaks Elementary School, but parents won’t soon forget the way Thursday began.

Suspect accused, charged with stabbing over beer at Northwest Side bus stop, SAPD says
Read full article: Suspect accused, charged with stabbing over beer at Northwest Side bus stop, SAPD saysSan Antonio police officers said they arrested a suspect shortly after an alleged argument over alcohol evolved into a stabbing on the Northwest Side.

West Side spotlight: Michelle Cantu
Read full article: West Side spotlight: Michelle CantuBorn and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Michelle Cantu grew up in West San Antonio, in the Edgewood School District. Her upbringing was filled with culture, community and a unique blend of humor and hustle that would later shape her career.

Artist spotlight: Geri Garcia
Read full article: Artist spotlight: Geri GarciaSan Antonio native Geri Garcia is a self-taught artist whose vibrant journey with paint and purpose continues to make a lasting impression across the Alamo City, especially on the Southside, where her roots run deep.

2 injured after 4-vehicle South Side crash involving 18-wheelers along Interstate 35, SAPD says
Read full article: 2 injured after 4-vehicle South Side crash involving 18-wheelers along Interstate 35, SAPD saysSan Antonio police said two people, including a 76-year-old woman, were injured in a Thursday morning crash that shut down Interstate 35 in both directions.

Man arrested in connection with pursuit that injured DPS trooper, department says
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with pursuit that injured DPS trooper, department saysAuthorities arrested a man in connection with a pursuit that injured a Texas Department of Public Safety trooper, according to DPS.

6 dogs killed, 32 others rescued after house fire in far west Bexar County, officials say
Read full article: 6 dogs killed, 32 others rescued after house fire in far west Bexar County, officials saySix dogs died and 32 others were rescued after a house fire on the far West Side of Bexar County, according to Bexar County ESD No. 2.

Jury convicts man in connection with West Side murder, sentences him to 35 years in prison
Read full article: Jury convicts man in connection with West Side murder, sentences him to 35 years in prisonNearly one year after a man was stabbed to death on the West Side, the victim’s convicted murderer was sentenced Monday inside a Bexar County courtroom.

Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies man shot, killed by security guard at West Side bar
Read full article: Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies man shot, killed by security guard at West Side barA 33-year-old man shot and killed at a West Side bar was identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office on Monday.

3 more suspects arrested on possession of illegal explosive device charges, Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office says
Read full article: 3 more suspects arrested on possession of illegal explosive device charges, Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office saysBexar County officials announced the arrests of three additional people in connection with an illegal explosives possession case in far west Bexar County.

Funds addressing 2 connectivity projects in San Antonio remain under federal review, officials say
Read full article: Funds addressing 2 connectivity projects in San Antonio remain under federal review, officials sayFunds for two projects linked to addressing connectivity between downtown San Antonio and the greater East Side remain under federal review, according to nonprofit and city officials.

Davis-Scott YMCA to remain closed amid ‘significant mechanical issues’ inside facility
Read full article: Davis-Scott YMCA to remain closed amid ‘significant mechanical issues’ inside facilityAccording to a spokesperson from the YMCA of Greater San Antonio, the facility shut down due to “significant mechanical issues,” including a failure of the building’s boiler system, which did not pass inspection and requires a full replacement.

Man arrested after fleeing from troopers in stolen vehicle on East Side, DPS says
Read full article: Man arrested after fleeing from troopers in stolen vehicle on East Side, DPS saysA man was arrested after he fled from Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) troopers in a stolen vehicle, according to DPS spokesperson Deon Cockrell.

Juvenile arrested in connection with ‘ambush-style murder’ in Converse, U.S. Marshals Service says
Read full article: Juvenile arrested in connection with ‘ambush-style murder’ in Converse, U.S. Marshals Service saysA juvenile has been arrested in connection with a 2023 shooting in Converse that killed a woman, the U.S. Marshals Service said in a news release.

Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by car while crossing NE Side street, SAPD says
Read full article: Pedestrian hospitalized after being hit by car while crossing NE Side street, SAPD saysA pedestrian was hospitalized after he was hit by a car while crossing part of Austin Highway early Friday, according to San Antonio police.

‘It literally just exploded’: Witness captures fiery Loop 410 big rig crash on camera
Read full article: ‘It literally just exploded’: Witness captures fiery Loop 410 big rig crash on cameraSan Antonio police are still trying to figure out what made a big rig driver go off course. His truck hit a sign on Loop 410, rolled on its side and burst into flames. The driver died.

Long-term Loop 1604 ramp closure on Northeast Side begins Monday amid expansion project
Read full article: Long-term Loop 1604 ramp closure on Northeast Side begins Monday amid expansion projectA Loop 1604 entrance ramp on the Northeast Side will be closed for more than a year due to ongoing work in the I-35 Northeast Expansion Project.

Man shot by 3 people wearing masks while taking out trash, SAPD says
Read full article: Man shot by 3 people wearing masks while taking out trash, SAPD saysA man was shot by three people wearing masks while he was taking out the trash on the Northeast Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
New Braunfels among new cities added to national sustainable transportation group
Read full article: New Braunfels among new cities added to national sustainable transportation groupThe City of New Braunfels was among several new cities added to the registry for the National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO), which supports the building of sustainable transportation systems.
RESULTS: Elections in Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, New Braunfels and other area cities for May 3, 2025
Read full article: RESULTS: Elections in Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, New Braunfels and other area cities for May 3, 2025The important Election Day races aren’t all in San Antonio. Voters outside of the Alamo City will also have an opportunity to have their voices heard on May 3.

RESULTS: San Antonio-area school districts, bonds for May 3, 2025 election
Read full article: RESULTS: San Antonio-area school districts, bonds for May 3, 2025 electionSome San Antonio-area school districts are searching for new school board members. Those districts also hope some of their bond issues will become voter-approved by the end of Election Day.

RESULTS: Elections in Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, New Braunfels and other area cities for May 3, 2025
Read full article: RESULTS: Elections in Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, New Braunfels and other area cities for May 3, 2025The important Election Day races aren’t all in San Antonio. Voters outside of the Alamo City will also have an opportunity to have their voices heard on May 3.

TEA releases grades on San Antonio-area public schools, districts for 2022-23 academic year
Read full article: TEA releases grades on San Antonio-area public schools, districts for 2022-23 academic yearThe Texas Education Agency released its grades for each school and school district in the state for the 2022-23 academic year.

San Antonio motorcycle nonprofit honors family members killed in Kerr County crash
Read full article: San Antonio motorcycle nonprofit honors family members killed in Kerr County crashA local support group and nonprofit from San Antonio, the Fallen Riders, is preparing to help with a funeral procession in Kerr County next week.

3 killed in Kerr County crash; Man charged with intoxication manslaughter, DPS says
Read full article: 3 killed in Kerr County crash; Man charged with intoxication manslaughter, DPS saysA man was arrested and charged with intoxication manslaughter after allegedly causing a crash in Kerr County that killed three people, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Texas superintendents hope bill curbs violence against teachers in classrooms
Read full article: Texas superintendents hope bill curbs violence against teachers in classroomsDozens of Texas superintendents met with lawmakers this month in Austin to back a bill some believe could curb violence against teachers in the classroom.

🍝 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Winter Restaurant Weeks, Kerrville Renaissance Festival, Mardi Gras Fest
Read full article: 🍝 Things to do this weekend in San Antonio: Winter Restaurant Weeks, Kerrville Renaissance Festival, Mardi Gras FestSome events happening over the weekend include the DreamWeek summit, cultural festivals and more.

City of Seguin Main Street director arrested, faces child sexual abuse material charge, deputies say
Read full article: City of Seguin Main Street director arrested, faces child sexual abuse material charge, deputies sayA City of Seguin staff member was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of possessing child sexual abuse material, according to the Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office.
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City of San Marcos raises rabies concerns after reported fox attacks in Purgatory Creek Natural Area
Read full article: City of San Marcos raises rabies concerns after reported fox attacks in Purgatory Creek Natural AreaThe City of San Marcos is warning residents of a potential rabies exposure after a fox reportedly attacked multiple people in Purgatory Creek Natural Area.
Authorities ID motorcyclist killed after hitting curb on State Highway 151 access road
Read full article: Authorities ID motorcyclist killed after hitting curb on State Highway 151 access roadThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a motorcyclist who police said was killed after hitting a curb on the State Highway 151 access road.

San Antonio among several large Texas cities sinking at rapid rates, study finds
Read full article: San Antonio among several large Texas cities sinking at rapid rates, study findsSan Antonio is considered among the fastest-sinking cities in the United States, according to a geological study.

Mixed emotions in once-rural East Central area now booming with new subdivisions, businesses
Read full article: Mixed emotions in once-rural East Central area now booming with new subdivisions, businessesThe East Central area was once fully rural but has grown significantly, prompting the passage of a $309 million bond to build three new schools. KSAT wanted to see how residents felt about the growth.

Frio County Judge suspended without pay days after arrest in connection with voting investigation
Read full article: Frio County Judge suspended without pay days after arrest in connection with voting investigationThe State Commission on Judicial Conduct has suspended Rochelle Camacho from her position as Frio County Judge, more than a week after a grand jury indicted her in an alleged vote-harvesting scheme.

ERCOT: Will the power stay on through this record heat wave? Details here
Read full article: ERCOT: Will the power stay on through this record heat wave? Details hereThe Electric Reliability Council of Texas anticipates that the power grid will handle the increased demand, largely thanks to solar power.

Man found guilty of capital murder in October 2023 shooting that killed 2, injured 3 others
Read full article: Man found guilty of capital murder in October 2023 shooting that killed 2, injured 3 othersA 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting two people and injuring three others was found guilty Monday morning.

Spectrum offers reward for information on fiber optic network vandalism in San Antonio
Read full article: Spectrum offers reward for information on fiber optic network vandalism in San AntonioSpectrum is offering a reward of up to $25,000 for information leading to the arrest of those responsible for damaging its fiber optic network infrastructure across San Antonio.

Bexar County appraiser, city housing administrator encourage participation in free property tax workshops
Read full article: Bexar County appraiser, city housing administrator encourage participation in free property tax workshopsThe City of San Antonio and “Texas True Tax” are hosting free property tax help workshops until May 14. The deadline to submit an appeal or protest is May 15.

San Antonio Nurses Honor Guard recognizes nurses with a touching tribute for their life of service
Read full article: San Antonio Nurses Honor Guard recognizes nurses with a touching tribute for their life of serviceThe newly formed San Antonio chapter commemorates the lives of nurses with the Nightingale Tribute.

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, University Health partner for no-cost reconstructive surgeries for kids
Read full article: Fresh Start Surgical Gifts, University Health partner for no-cost reconstructive surgeries for kidsThe surgeries offer a life-changing opportunity for babies, children and teens.

RECALL ROUNDUP: Child Carriers, Toy Doll sets, Igloo coolers and Yamaha Power Adaptors recalled
Read full article: RECALL ROUNDUP: Child Carriers, Toy Doll sets, Igloo coolers and Yamaha Power Adaptors recalledAccording to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), these recalled products could cause potential hazards such as serious injury from choking, fire risks, falls and crushing hazards.

‘They destroyed everything:’ Memorial for Simon Cuevas III vandalized over Mother’s Day weekend
Read full article: ‘They destroyed everything:’ Memorial for Simon Cuevas III vandalized over Mother’s Day weekendNearly one month after 14-year-old Simon Cuevas III was shot and killed near Brewer Academy, community members told KSAT that his memorial was destroyed over Mother’s Day weekend.

West Side spotlight: Michelle Cantu
Read full article: West Side spotlight: Michelle CantuBorn and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Michelle Cantu grew up in West San Antonio, in the Edgewood School District. Her upbringing was filled with culture, community and a unique blend of humor and hustle that would later shape her career.