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As seen on SA Live - Thursday, July 4, 2024
SAN ANTONIO – Today at 1 p.m., happy Fourth of July! We make pimento grilled cheese sandwiches, chat with a musician and more. There are many amazing Fourth of July fireworks displays happening around San Antonio. Chifladas Cocktail Bar is the hot spot for fun cocktails. Satisfried Food Truck...
Woman riding motorcycle severely injured after losing control and getting thrown off bike, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A motorcyclist is in the hospital in critical condition following a crash on the city’s North Side early Thursday morning, according to San Antonio police. The crash happened around 2:45 a.m. in the 500 block of East Mistletoe Avenue, not far from Highway 281 and McCullough Avenue.
Man critically injured after crashing e-bike into truck on Northwest Side
SAN ANTONIO – A man was taken to the hospital Wednesday night after he crashed his electric bike into a truck on the Northwest Side. The incident happened around 8:30 p.m. in the 5500 block of Babcock Road, near Eckhert Road. A preliminary report from San Antonio police states...
Growing a Healthier San Antonio: Innovative Solutions for Fresh Food Access
San Antonio’s Fresh Food Solution: Double Up Food Bucks Program. Eating Healthy on a Budget: How Double Up Food Bucks Helps San Antonians. According to sanantonioreport, San Antonio has a new program to help people buy healthy food. It’s called Double Up Food Bucks. This program helps Americans who use food stamps to buy fruits and vegetables. At Chicho Boys Fruit Market, the first store to have this program, customers can get 50% off fresh produce like strawberries, raspberries, and blueberries. Venessa Garcia, a customer at Chicho Boys, likes this program because it saves her money on her groceries.
Muertos Fest to be featured on Cooking Channel’s ‘Carnival Eats’
SAN ANTONIO – People around the nation will get a taste of San Antonio’s Muertos Fest as it’ll be featured by the Cooking Channel this month. The season premiere of the Cooking Channel’s “Carnival Eats” will include coverage from last year’s Día de los Muertos at Hemisfair, also known as Muertos Fest.
San Antonio Set for Scorching Independence Day Amid Soaring Heatwave
As San Antonio enters the heart of summer, locals are bracing for soaring temperatures this Independence Day. According to the National Weather Service, the city is expected to see highs teetering near the 100-degree mark, with heat index values climbing as high as 106. The forecast speaks to a gradual clearing of skies today, giving way to a full display of the sun's relentless blaze.
Bexar County deputies seek help finding two women who allegedly assaulted mom and daughter
SAN ANTONIO - The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office needs your help to find two women. Brianna McDaniels and Deandra Garcia. Deputies say the 22 and 21-year-olds allegedly assaulted a mother and daughter in south Bexar County. When deputies arrived, the victims told them that while visiting a family member...
TODAY: San Antonio's July 4th bash: Fireworks, free fun for families at Woodlawn Lake Park
SAN ANTONIO - The Alamo City is set for its own fireworks extravaganza, and the annual party at Woodlawn Lake Park gets underway Thursday morning. The official event doesn't start until 11 a.m., but there will be fitness activities starting at 9 a.m. There are so many things to do...
Investigation Launched After Housekeeper Found Dead in San Antonio Pool
A woman in her 50s was found dead in a swimming pool at a north-side San Antonio home Wednesday morning, prompting an investigation by local authorities. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office reported that emergency crews received a distress call around 8:30 a.m. following a pool cleaner's discovery of the body in the 15000 block of Lofty Heights near Bitters Road, as detailed by KENS 5.
SilverPoint Senior Living Announces Acquisition of WestMark and The Eastman Senior Housing Communities in High-Growth Texas Markets
SAN ANTONIO, TX - SilverPoint Senior Living, a leader in senior living management, announced a strategic partnership with SGL Acquisitions and the acquisition of two significant properties, WestMark Senior Living in San Antonio and The Eastman Senior Living in Longview, TX, both formerly owned by Brookdale Senior Housing. "SilverPoint's rapid...
Workers in Alamo City help Old Glory shine around the world
SAN ANTONIO – Summer is the time for Old Glory to shine brighter than ever, and one local company sells thousands of custom U.S. flags each year to ensure a full display on the Fourth of July. Vanessa Van De Putte, owner of Dixie Flag and Banner Company in...
TODAY: San Antonio celebrates Independence Day with Stars and Stripes Parade
SAN ANTONIO - Centro SA is hosting their Stars and Stripes Parade, and that means lots of people and also some road closures. Today's parade kicks off at 11 a.m. and runs until noon. The event will feature dozens of participants to celebrate Independence Day, including Mayor Ron Nirenberg. We'll...
3 people wounded after gunshots are fired into backyard of Southeast Side home, police say
SAN ANTONIO – Three people are in the hospital and four people have been detained following a shooting on the city’s Southeast Side early Thursday morning, according to San Antonio police. Officers were called around 2:40 a.m. to a home near the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and Vanderbilt...
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