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Public invited to grab free school supplies at 4th annual backpack giveaway on northwest side
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio area community is invited to the 4th annual backpack giveaway Thursday evening where students can receive free backpacks filled with essential school supplies. Malouff International Group is providing 1,000 backpacks to support children in need as they prepare for the academic year. Each...
Foundation offers $1,000 reward for information on downtown rooftop shooting
SAN ANTONIO - The One in Five Foundation for Kids, established in response to the Robb Elementary School tragedy, announced today from its San Antonio office the launch of a fundraiser to support the family of a beloved teacher and coach. Ayden Rose Burt was sitting on the top patio...
Teen charged in deadly assault at Grand Hyatt was former South Side HS football player
SAN ANTONIO - A teenager who was arrested in connection with a deadly assault at a Downtown Hotel was a former South Side High School football player. San Antonio Police confirmed that Jeremy James Obregon, 18, was charged with manslaughter in connection with the deadly beating of 42-year-old Thomas Darrell Weaver Jr.
City spends over $1 million on cleanup as shopping carts clutter San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO - San Antonio is on pace this year to almost double its cost of cleaning up illegal dumping sites. In 2023 it spent $1,363,525 for the entire year. Just halfway through this year it's already spent $1,095,692. That includes picking up abandoned shopping carts, which have become a...
San Antonio business owner hosting back-to-school giveaway event this Thursday
SAN ANTONIO – The new school year will begin in just a few weeks, and families are gearing up to buy all the necessary supplies. Many nonprofits and local organizations are trying to help families by offering free giveaways. Scott Malouff with Malouff International Group said he remembers growing...
Mayor Ron Nirenberg voices support for new San Antonio Missions ballpark downtown
SAN ANTONIO – Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the chorus of local politicians’ voices who would like to keep the Missions playing baseball in San Antonio for the foreseeable future. “Baseball has been a San Antonio pastime since the late 1800s, and we are committed to keeping the Missions...
Episode 246: UTSA looks towards the 2024 season at AAC Media Days
We kick off our 2024 season coverage with a recap of AAC Media Days and a preview of some awesome coverage changes for us, including video format podcasts on YouTube! We discuss UTSA’s high expectations going into the season (04:41) and analyze Jeff Traylor’s comments on the importance of taking September games seriously in pursuit of the team’s goal of making a run at the College Football Playoffs (16:09). One of the hot discussion topics at AAC Media Days was the concept of a conference-wide NIL floor/cap, so we gave our thoughts on the realities and implications of such league rules (19:32). Finally, we touch on UTSA’s plans to hire a dedicated staff member to oversee NIL opportunities at UTSA (28:37).
ECISD celebrates the inauguration of the first school funded by the 2022 bond
SAN ANTONIO - Celebrations were had Wednesday as the ribbon was cut at Honor Elementary, marking its official opening within one of Texas' fastest-growing districts, East Central ISD. "We're super proud and super thankful for the Honor Elementary School facility," said Roland Toscano, ECISD Superintendent, reflecting on the occasion. This...
People frustrated by lack of arrests in Sonic manager’s shooting death
SAN ANTONIO, Texas – San Antonio police hope a few pictures might provides clues that will lead them to a suspect in the shooting death of a Sonic Drive-In manager. Police on Tuesday released a new photo and named their main suspect in the case, Adiah Namir Roberson, 17.
Bust n Burn drawing and BBQ plates this Saturday at Devine VFW
A benefit BBQ sale and prize drawings is being hosted by Bust N Burn to help with local scholarships. The BBQ and drawing will be on Saturday, July 27 at the Devine VFW building next to the Post Office. BBQ plates of brisket, sausage and sides will be sold for...
Victim of fatal rollover on Loop 1604 identified
SAN ANTONIO - A The victim in a fatal accident that shut down a portion of Loop 1604 last Thursday has been identified. 48-year-old Victor Gutierrez Garcia tragically succumbed to his injuries after a flatbed truck hydroplaned, flipping over onto a car. The accident happened around 12:30 p.m. on July...
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