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Spectrum outage affects hospital system, 911 calls in Bexar County
This story has been updated. Bexar County’s courts, a local hospital system and public safety entities were among San Antonio-area agencies warning about disruptions caused by a statewide Spectrum outage affecting internet and phone services for customers on Tuesday afternoon. “If you have phone service provided by SPECTRUM, you...
San Antonio is no longer tracking COVID cases, but epidemiologists report increases. Here’s what to know.
Coronavirus cases have been rising in Bexar County in recent weeks, and as Texas rolled back its reportable condition requirement on COVID-19 cases, local officials emphasize it hasn’t gone away. Though the city has suspended its realtime dashboard showing infection rates and hospitalizations, the Metropolitan Health District said it...
Pool cleaner finds family’s 52-year-old housekeeper dead in the pool, Texas cops say
A maintenance worker discovered the body of a housekeeper, and authorities are now investigating her drowning death, Texas law enforcement said. Deputies responded just after 8 a.m. July 3 to reports of a drowning at a San Antonio home, according to a preliminary report from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Schertz City Council approves annexation, rezoning of over 3,000 acres
Thousands of acres were annexed by Schertz last week as the city plans for its future. On July 2, Schertz City Council approved hundreds of ordinances to annex about 900 acres in Comal and Guadalupe counties and nearly 2,200 acres in Bexar County, making those areas part of the city.
Missing Von Ormy Teen Found Safe After Multi-day Search by Bexar County Sheriff's Office
After a harrowing couple of days for the community of Von Ormy, relief spreads as the Bexar County Sheriff's Office confirms that 15-year-old Kaniesa Perez, reported missing since July 6, has been found safe. According to the original report by KENS5, Perez had last been seen near her home on the 15000 block of Cardamom CV, sparking a regional search effort.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 15-year-old girl from Von Ormy
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A 15-year-old girl from Von Ormy is missing and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help in locating her. According to a post on Facebook, Kaniesa Perez got into an argument with her guardian Saturday and ran away from home.
LiftFund CEO departs suddenly, just shy of one year on the job
This story has been updated. The first CEO to take the helm of LiftFund after the retirement of founder Janie Barrera has left the nonprofit “to pursue new opportunities outside of the organization,” the board chairman wrote in an email to supporters Monday evening. Laurie Vignaud served as...
Letter to the Editor:
Huisache Ramblings – Bob Oberlender (7/7/2024) On the 14th I fly to Milwaukee, Wisconsin to attend the Republican National Committee’s (RNC) Republican Party National Convention as a delegate. I am a little concerned that I have not been able to find out a few things. Things like when...
Nation's Top Dogs to Compete at River City Cluster of Dog Shows in San Antonio
San Antonio is about to see a surge in furry, four-legged visitors as the River City Cluster of Dog Shows sets up at the Freeman Coliseum from July 12-14, 2024. Bexar County Kennel Club is behind this tail-wagging event that promises to be a pet lover’s paradise, complete with unique vendor offerings and, of course, more than 1,000 canines from across the nation showcasing over 200 AKC-recognized breeds, according to KENS 5.
San Antonio Youths Tackle Daunting Intimate Partner Violence Statistics Amidst Community Efforts
In San Antonio, remarkable youths are confronting a grim statistic: 1 in 3 women will encounter intimate partner violence before they reach 18, a figure that stands out in Bexar County compared to national averages. Family Violence Prevention Services, Inc. puts this local crisis into stark relief; and in a troubling report, notes that in Texas, the youngest person to fall victim last year was merely 13 years of age, according to Christina Campos, the nonprofit’s director of community integrated services.
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