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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 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.
Bianca Carrasco's family hosts birthday outreach event for answers eight years after she went missing
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — Family and friends of Bianca Carrasco are keeping her name and legacy alive eight years after she went missing. Carrasco was last seen walking outside her home in the northeast side. This year, Carrasco's family is taking a different approach to find her. Carrasco's family...
Free backpacks and fun: school supplies to be given away at northwest side trampoline park
SAN ANTONIO - Getting ready for the upcoming school year? An upcoming free pack giveaway could help your kids get exactly what they need to succeed!. On Thursday, July 25, A free backpack giveaway will be hosted from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Uban Air Trampoline Park, near the corner of Loop 1604 and Bandera Road on the Northwest Side..
Temple police investigating after car accident leaves one person injured
TEMPLE, Texas (KWTX) - The Temple Police Department is investigating a car accident that left one person injured Sunday afternoon. On July 21, at around 5:50 p.m., police say a vehicle was driving east on West Adams at high speeds when it struck a pole, left the roadway and damaged an apartment building at the Adams Bend Apartments.
Bazán: Financial institutions, real estate experts will attend next Industrial Warehouse Summit
PHARR, Texas – Luis Bazán, director of the Pharr International Bridge, has given an early preview of the 4th Industrial Warehouse Summit, which takes place in October. IWS is an event co-hosted by the Pharr Bridge Board and Pharr Economic Development Corporation. Bazán gave details of the next...
Operation Safe Return helped thousands prepare for the new school year on Saturday
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — The new school year is around the corner and Corpus Christi Police Department hosted their annual back-to-school event Saturday afternoon. Thousands of parents and children attended Operation Safe Return at the American Bank Center, where they received several free items in preparation for the 2024-2025 school year.
Texas coach has clear message for Arch Manning
Young Texas Longhorns star quarterback Arch Manning has not had the chance to play all that much since joining the Texas Longhorns last year, but Texas head coach Steve Sarkisian still seems to think his Longhorns career is going well. During a recent press conference, Steve Sarkisian made it clear...
‘Fixer Upper’ Star Clint Harp Finds a Buyer for Famous Waco Home — See Inside! [Pictures]
Former Fixer Upper star Clint Harp has found a buyer for his charming home in Waco, Texas, and they're getting a nice discount on the famous property. According to online property sites, the carpenter, podcast host, author and star of Magnolia Network's Renovation Road first listed his house for $650,000 on April 8, 2024. He reduced the asking price to $550,000 on May 17, and subsequently accepted an offer. The deal went into pending status on June 27.
East Austin to welcome new mixed-use developments in cultural heritage district
AUSTIN, Texas — A major transformation is coming to East Austin. Austin City Council Members green lit the Urban Renewal Agency (URA) to move forward with negotiations with developer Pleasant Hill Collaborative to transform two blocks -- Blocks 16 and 18 -- on East 11th Street into new mixed-use buildings.
Lockhart grandmother uses retirement money and help from community to hand out thousands of free backpacks
LOCKHART, Texas — For the sixth year, Connie S. Amaya, a grandmother from Lockhart, has been using her own retirement money to buy backpacks for those in the community who need them. Every year, Amaya fills her entire house up with boxes of backpacks and school supplies to pass...
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