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Man shot by his girlfriend’s mother during fight at Northeast Side apartment, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man was shot in the stomach by his girlfriend’s mother during an argument at a Northeast Side apartment complex, according to San Antonio police. The shooting happened around 2 p.m. Sunday in the 8800 block of Starcrest Drive. A woman, who police said is...
San Antonio disaster relief organization is seeking volunteers for Beryl
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio Aware and Prepared is seeking volunteers as Hurricane Beryl continues its path toward the Texas coast. The disaster response search and rescue organization is in need of volunteers who are willing to travel to Texas Coastal areas if needed. Volunteers will help clear debris, ranging...
North Texas firefighters head south with Beryl approaching Texas coast
North Texas firefighters are standing by, ready to help our neighbors to the southf as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches. A 7-man team, including four firefighters from Cedar Hill, two from Duncanville and one from DeSoto are staged in San Antonio right now, waiting to see where they need to go once Beryl makes landfall.
Family and friends host vigil for local woman five years after her disappearance
SAN ANTONIO - Friends and family are hosting a vigil for a woman on the fifth anniversary of her disappearance. At 7 p.m. on Sunday, Search & Support San Antonio will be hosting a vigil in memory of Cecilia Huerta Gallegos, on the 5th anniversary of her disappearance. The vigil...
The Spurs are quietly winning free agency
The San Antonio Spurs are a rebuilding team. Every move they make is centered around maximizing Victor Wembanyama's prime years, which remain in the distant future. That's a difficult balancing act. As a franchise, you want to improve every season. The quicker Wembanyama can start getting postseason reps, the better. Yet, you still have to crawl before you walk and walk before you run. Since the free-agency period opened on June 30, the Spurs have quietly positioned themselves to make immediate improvements while adding flexibility toward the end of the decade. Chris Paul's addition will ensure Wembanyama has a Hall of Fame talent...
Full highlights from San Antonio’s 97-65 loss to Charlotte in California Classic Summer League
While the 97-65 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the San Antonio Spurs‘ first game of the California Classic Summer League was clearly not the desired outcome, we did get our first look at No. 4 overall pick of the 2024 NBA draft, Stephon Castle (12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists) in the bargain this past Saturday (July 6) evening. San Antonio’s other pick in the ’24 draft taking part in summer league action, Harrison Ingram (3 points, 7 boards, 1 assist) had a less gripping debut with the Summer Spurs, but it was a solid start for San Antonio’s exhibition...
Harrison Barnes traded to San Antonio Spurs
Former North Carolina Tar Heels standout Harrison Barnes is on the move as part of a three-team trade late Saturday night involving DeMar DeRozan. Barnes was traded to San Antonio by the Sacramento Kings as part of a three-team trade that saw DeRozan go to the Kings and Chris Duarte go to the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls also received two second-round picks. With the trade, Barnes now joins a young Spurs team that has a rising star in 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs are building a solid core around the talented center including drafting former UNC forward Harrison...
SAPD: Southeast Side convenience store robbed, suspect arrested
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The San Antonio Police Department thinks it has the person responsible for a robbery at a convenience store on Saturday. Officers were called to 1900 block of Dollarhide Avenue shortly after 11:15 p.m. They were told the suspect had been wearing a ski mask before walking behind the counter, pulling a knife, and then taking numerous items before running off.
Science & Medicine: Exercise affects men and women differently
Exercise impacts men and women differently. That’s one of the conclusions of a study published in early May in “Nature” that used data gathered at UT Health San Antonio. It’s part of a nationwide, multi-site study on exercise and the human body. Blake Rasmussen heads the San Antonio site of the Molecular Transducers of Physical Activity Consortium, known as MoTrPAC.
SAPD investigate 2 robberies at weed dispensary, store on Saturday night
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating two Saturday night robberies, including one that happened at a Northeast Side weed dispensary. A preliminary report states the dispensary, called Grabuds in the 14000 block of Nacogdoches Road, was robbed by four people at around 7:45 p.m. The manager told...
Conservation Group Wildlife in Focus Expands Unique Photography Contest to Reach More Landowners, Photographers Statewide
Total available prize packages for all photo/video categories now up to $45,000. San Antonio, Texas, June 18, 2025 – Wildlife in Focus, a non-profit organization which targets wildlife and ecosystem conservation in Texas, recently expanded its popular biennial photography competition in order to reach more landowners and photographers across the state. The expansion includes plans to encourage the owners of any and all privately owned land across the state to participate in the contest. In addition, the organization has added a new category that allows individual photographers to compete for separate prize purses without being part of a landowner/photographer team. The competition, which has existed for 20 years, has three entry levels: landowner/photographer team, videographer, and individual photographer. The two photography contests both span 50 categories and the videography contest has 8 opportunities for entries. Total prize purse for all three contests, all categories, is $45,000. The goal of the competitions is to promote conservationism and to create a visual story of the beauty of native Texas land and wildlife, from insects to sunsets, from borders to bayous. The prize-winning photos for each competition are then used to produce a coffee-table book as well as promoting the educational outreach program of the organization, Kritters 4 Kids, which targets school-age children grades K-8. “We are very excited to share that our upcoming contests are now available for landowners anywhere in the entire state of Texas,” said Miles Phillips, Wildlife in Focus photo contest director. “Photographers and videographers from anywhere and with all levels of skill and time now have additional entry options.” Registration for the competition is now open at the wildlifeinfocus.org website. Deadline for entry is Dec. 1, 2024. The active window for photography is from Feb. 21, 2025 to May 31, 2025. Photographers and landowners can set up their own teams, or WiF will assist in pairing teams. The registration fee is $500 for each participant on the landowner/photographer teams. The individual photographer entry fee is based on the number of categories and photos entered and includes entry into the videography competition. The fee for entering the videography contest alone is $100 each for landowner and videographer. Full rules for the contest, including equipment requirements, technology specifications, categories and prize purses, are available at wildlifeinfocus.org. Any questions or concerns regarding the competition can be emailed to [email protected] or left in a voicemail at 361-342-9585.
Arson investigating after home under construction catches fire
SAN ANTONIO — Arson is investigating after a home under some type of construction catches fire of the southwest side of town early Sunday morning. San Antonio firefighters got to the scene on the 5900 block of Kim Valley Drive near Old Pearsall Road just after midnight. Crews tell...
Spurs Summer League coach Kenny Trevino has two decades with the Silver & Black
The San Antonio Spurs played in their first Summer League game last night in Sacramento’s California Classic. As is the tradition with the Silver & Black, their head coach, Kenny Trevino, is a homegrown member of the organization getting his first opportunity at the helm. Trevino is currently a...
Samara Joy at The Carver
Samara Joy describes herself as a rookie despite her numerous awards, including three Grammys and the prestigious Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, not to mention her acclaimed recordings as a leader, all huge hits. "I'm still very much a student," she maintains, humbly. The musicians in Joy's band are...
Judson ISD Employs 'Disaster Pennies' for Teacher Pay Increase, Boosting Salaries in San Antonio District
In a move to bolster teacher pay, the Judson Independent School District (JISD) board has unearthed a previously little-known tactic to modify its tax rate, successfully increasing its general fund by $12 million. The board's unanimous decision, made possible by the inclusion of "disaster pennies" under state law, has paved the way for a 1% salary increase for teachers, librarians, counselors, and nurses. "We're in a tough environment, but this will actually help sustain us for a year," trustee José Macias told the board during a workshop, as reported by the San Antonio Express-News.
'Texans helping Texans' | Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council deployed to assist with Beryl
SAN ANTONIO — The Southwest Texas Regional Advisory Council (STRAC) is the state's disaster medical response team. With less than 72 hours until Beryl hits the Texas coast, they're preparing to provide whatever medical assistance is needed. "During a hurricane, all roads lead to San Antonio, and this has...
Nation's top canines coming to San Antonio for dog show competition
SAN ANTONIO — One of the nation's most popular dog shows is coming to the Alamo City next weekend. The River City Cluster of Dog Shows is hosting multiple canine competitions at the Exposition Hall at the Freeman Coliseum from July 12 through the 14. The show is presented...
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