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States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year
More than a dozen Republican governors gathered in Eagle Pass in February, heeding a call from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to confront what he labeled “President Joe Biden’s border crisis.” The governors, along with other GOP state leaders, vowed to send another round of National Guard troops from their states to the Texas-Mexico border. With shifts […] The post States pledged hundreds of troops and spent millions to help Texas at the border so far this year appeared first on Iowa Capital Dispatch.
San Antonio Police: Woman injured in random attack of Northwest Side movie theater
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A woman suffered minor injuries after she was attacked at a Northwest Side movie theater. San Antonio police say it happened the evening of July 15 at the Santikos Palladium in the 17700 block of IH-10. The victim reported that when she took her...
Prepare to dodge downpours today... and much of this week ☔
Active pattern sets up today, with rain a good bet this afternoon. Some pockets of heavy rain are possible, which may result in minor street flooding. Slightly less coverage of rainfall is forecast for Wednesday and Thursday. Rain chances continue into the weekend. FORECAST:. Good morning! Yesterday brought some rain...
Former foster youth defies the odds to earn three UTSA degrees
JULY 22, 2024 — Krizia Ramirez-Franklin has never been one to let obstacles prevent her from reaching her goals. She earned her bachelor’s degree from UTSA in criminology and criminal justice when she was only 20 years old then went on to earn a second bachelor’s in public administration and policy.
San Antonio man donates half of his liver and his kidney to his cousins
SAN ANTONIO — Millions of people in need of organ transplants hope they find someone in time before their health conditions continue to worsen. Two young men in need of transplants have the privilege of knowing their donor. Behind the four walls of a home sitting off of 5400...
SAPD seeks tips after woman’s remains found in Northeast Side greenbelt
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are requesting help from the public to identify a suspect connected with the murder of a 30-year-old woman. Daniella Chavez was reported missing on March 30, 2016, from her home in the 2600 block of Northeast Loop 410. On September...
Kyle police commander graduates from prestigious leadership program
KYLE, Texas — Commander Akers of the Kyle Police Department has graduated from the Leadership Command College, a prestigious 9-week program. The Leadership Command College equips law enforcement leaders with essential skills to manage police agencies effectively. The training covers a range of topics, including leadership, professional ethics, communication, and personnel management, according to the Kyle Police Department. The program aims to provide the highest level of service to the community.
MacArthur ballplayer working to return to the field following brain surgery
Ever since he was little, Ben Salazar has always found a way to play baseball. "My oldest tried his first t-ball at five and Benny was four and he just couldn't stand that he couldn't be out there," said Kori Salazar, Ben's mom. "He loved to catch even then." "Catching...
Fire breaks out at abandoned home near the Pearl
SAN ANTONIO - A fire broke out at an abandoned home near the Pearl on Sunday afternoon. The incident took place around 1 p.m. According to the San Antonio Fire Department, heavy fire was found upon arrival. They were able to quickly extinguish the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby apartment complexes.
Newly Elected Mayor Johnny Rodriguez Poised to Revitalize Balcones Heights' Cultural Scene
Johnny Rodriguez, who’s previously done the mayoral dance from 2000 to 2002, has sashayed back into the spotlight. The small city, a dot on the map with just 3,000 residents, has a rich cultural thread running through it notably the Balcones Heights Jazz Festival, a summer staple that's both a local tradition and a tourist magnet, according to a recent article by the San Antonio Report.
Driver Crashes into Residential Home in Northwest San Antonio, Police Investigating the Cause
Early this Sunday morning, a vehicle incident shook the northwest side of San Antonio when a car crashed into a residential home. According to a report by KENS 5, the San Antonio Police Department is still piecing together the events that led a driver to lose control and collide with a dwelling in the 1400 block of Benrus Drive, close to Culebra Road and Callaghan Road, around 3 a.m.
San Antonio Reggae Festival Returns to Rosedale Park with Live Music and Cultural Vibes on July 27
Get ready to sway to the beats of reggae as Rosedale Park shifts gears to host the 9th annual San Antonio Reggae Festival on July 27, where from 2 p.m. to 11 p.m., the park will be alive with the rhythm of live music, a smorgasbord of Jamaican cuisine, and a cornucopia of cultural activities. Managed by Kevin Hogan, the owner of The Reggae Bar, this fest has become a staple in San Antonio's cultural calendar, promising a day filled with unique experiences, live reggae tunes, and Jamaican food for families in the area.
San Antonio Empowers Renters with Rights Workshop at Forest Hills Library
Come this Saturday at the Forest Hills Library, 5245 Ingram Rd., the City of San Antonio, in partnership with the Fair Housing Council of South Texas, is rolling out a renters' rights workshop. The event is part of an initiative linked to the city’s housing plan and comes in the wake of City Council’s approval of a renters' "bill of rights" back in May 2023,
San Antonio Double-Homicide Case Solved, GPS Rap Lyrics Lead to Fourth Suspect's Arrest on Capital Murder Charges
On the one-year anniversary of a grisly double-homicide in San Antonio, details have emerged on the investigative breakthroughs that led to the arrest of a fourth suspect, capping off a case that has now seen four individuals charged with capital murder. According to FOX San Antonio, police used surveillance footage, phone records, GPS data from a rental car, and ultimately, lyrics from a rap song as key pieces of evidence in solving the killings of Jeremy Sanchez and Aaron Michael Espinosa, whose bodies were discovered in a shallow grave on the South Side.
Two Men Hospitalized in Separate Shootings on San Antonio's West and South Sides
Violence has once again shaken the streets of San Antonio, with shootings on both the West and South sides of the city hospitalizing two men. Early this morning, in the 1200 block of Longmont, a man in his twenties was shot in the arm. Found seeking refuge at the Circle K convenience store on Marbach Road, the victim was subsequently transported to University Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition. Fox San Antonio informs that the San Antonio Police Department currently has no suspects and awaits a chance to further interview the victim.
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