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Nurse practitioners wanting to practice independently spark Texas debate about patient outcomes
Kimberly Posey waits by the exam rooms at Preferred Primary Care in Bedford, on the lookout for her next patient to arrive. She sports a white coat with a stethoscope hung around her neck. The patient walks through the door and Posey greets them with a smile. Posey guides the...
You Can Legally Buy Marijuana In Texas, Here’s How
Marijuana could be practically legal in Texas, according to a new Texas Monthly investigation, which found that most hemp shops in the state legally sell marijuana, not hemp. Thousands of hemp dispensaries sell highly potent cannabis strains with minimal oversight. The result is a sprawling, unregulated market. Texas Monthly tested...
Chuck McKinley’s 1963 Wimbledon win and the impact on tennis in San Antonio
After former Trinity University student Karen Hantze Susman won Wimbledon in 1962, Chuck McKinley was able to follow in her footsteps when he won Wimbledon the very next year while still a student at Trinity. For McKinley’s 1963 Wimbledon Championship, he won it without losing a set, something only a handful of male players have been able to do in Wimbledon history.
San Antonio police investigate two overnight aggravated robberies
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Police are investigating two aggravated robberies that occurred overnight, resulting in one arrest and four suspects still at large. The first incident took place at 1934 Dollarhide at 11:14 p.m. on July 6, 2024. Officers were dispatched to a robbery in progress at a convenience store. The suspect, a 19-year-old Hispanic male, had been lingering around the location for several minutes before the robbery. Wearing a ski mask, he walked behind the counter, displayed a knife to the clerk, and stole several items off the shelves before fleeing on foot. An officer apprehended the suspect without incident several blocks away, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Man shot by girlfriend’s mother during altercation at northeast side apartments
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police responded to a call about a shooting on the city’s northeast side Sunday afternoon. According to SAPD Sgt. Bobby Bradley, officers arrived at an apartment complex on the 8800 block of Starcrest Drive at around 2 p.m. and found a male victim believed to be in his 20s with a gunshot wound to the abdomen.
Stars and Stripes on Houston Street boosts local business during inaugural event
Sunday wrapped up Stars and Stripes on Houston Street. It’s the first year for the weeklong celebration of Independence Day. Director of the Office of Historic Preservation, Shanon Miller said in addition to celebrating Independence Day, Stars and Stripes on Houston Street was also an effort to bring more foot traffic and business downtown.
Community gathers to support local business at Indoor Downtown Market
SAN ANTONIO - Shoppers across the Alamo City gathered downtown this weekend to shop small. From 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, local businesses showed off their unique items at the Indoor Downtown Market!. The event hosted local retailers from across San Antonio at the corner of Broadway and...
San Marcos police investigate after man found unresponsive, pronounced dead
SAN MARCOS - Authorities are investigating the death of a male who was found unresponsive. The incident occurred on Sunday at approximately 8:40 am near Moon Street and East Hutchinson. San Marcos Police were called to the scene of an unresponsive male who was later pronounced dead. Police say at...
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 hosted a vigil in memory of Cecilia Huerta Gallegos, on the 5th anniversary of her disappearance. The vigil was held...
Fatal Motorcycle Crash on Highway 211 Near Government Canyon State Area Under Investigation
A deadly accident claimed the life of a motorcyclist early yesterday morning on Highway 211, located in the vicinity of Government Canyon State Natural Area. As reported by FOX San Antonio, the motorcyclist, who has yet to be identified by authorities, was reportedly traveling at a high speed when they lost control of their vehicle, leading to a fatal crash.
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.
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