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SA's Rianna Rios brings home WBA Title
Bam Rodriguez won a world title on Saturday and on Friday, Rianna Rios won the WBA International Championship in the bantamweight division. Rianna won a unanimous decision in Washington D.C. against Mary Romero of Spain. Rianna is from Alice but lives in San Antonio; she's now 8 and 0 for...
Heroes reunited: Marine adopts retired military dog one year after returning home
SAN ANTONIO - Four military heroes have been reunited, and two of them are right here in San Antonio!. U.S. Marine Corps Sergeant Issac Weissend and Marine veteran Dalton Stone met while serving together as K-9 handlers in Japan, and quickly became best friends. The two formed incredible bonds with...
San Antonio Continues Search for Animal Care Services Head Amid Rising Concerns
San Antonio's search for a new head of its Animal Care Services department has hit a snag, despite engaging a professional recruiter and conducting nationwide search. After interviewing four final candidates, none were deemed the correct fit for the significant role, leaving the position unfilled and prompting a continued hunt for eligible individuals. According to a letter from City Manager Erik Walsh, which was shared with the mayor and City Council, "I have chosen to continue to recruit candidates for this critical role for our organization."
Oddsmaker projects Spurs' Victor Wembanyama will be the 2024-25 NBA Defensive Player of the Year, and it's not even close
SAN ANTONIO — Las Vegas oddsmakers are busy with 2024-25 NBA Draft prop futures and projecting which player will win the next Defensive Player of the Year (DPOY) award. According to oddsmaker BetOnline, San Antonio Spurs' Victor Wembanyama is projected to be crowned the new DPOY next season, and it is not even close.
Grade the trade: Spurs help their enemy thrive in insane 3-team proposal
Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen is the hot name on the NBA streets days into free agency and for good reason. The skilled big man averaged 23 points and 8 rebounds per game while shooting 40% from three. He's a legit seven-foot tall, and as Spurs fans know, pairing elite skill and size together is a recipe for success. San Antonio has been in rumors suggesting interest in the big man's services—a move that would be a massive home run for GM Brian Wright.
Suspect in roommate fight turned deadly shooting identified
SAN ANTONIO - The person police believe to be the suspect in a shooting at a far Northside apartment complex has been identified. Police have identified the suspect as 34-year-old Keon Garland, who died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound to the head. On Tuesday, police responded to a call, allegedly...
Cyclist in critical condition after allegedly riding wrong way, colliding with vehicle
SAN ANTONIO - A cyclist is in critical condition after being struck by a driver on the Northwest side. Police responded to calls of a motor vehicle accident around 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday near the corner of Babcock Road and Eckhert Road. Officers on the scene allege that the cyclist...
Stars and Stripes on Houston Street: Centro hosting July 4th parade downtown!
SAN ANTONIO - The Alamo City is gearing up to celebrate our nation's Independence Day!. Centro San Antonio will be hosting the city's first Stars and Stripes Parade from 11 am to noon on July 4, along the Houston Street Corridor between North Flores and Avenue E. The parade will...
Cost of summer cookout reaches record high
SAN ANTONIO - With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July holiday tomorrow, many will be dealing with high food costs when it comes to cookouts. This year the average cookout will cost $71.22 to feed 10 people, according to a new survey by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). This marks a five percent increase from last year and a nearly 30 percent increase from just five years ago.
One Dead, One Hospitalized After Major Rollover Crash Snarls Traffic on San Antonio's Highway 151
A sobering incident brought unwelcome delay to San Antonio's west side Wednesday morning when a major rollover crash occurred on Highway 151. KENS 5 reports that the accident, which involved two vehicles, resulted in one fatality and another individual being transported to the hospital. The consequences of this tragedy unfolded on the eastbound lanes of the highway, prompting closures and subsequent gridlock, as only a single westbound lane remained open at W Military Drive.
Beloved KSAT Anchor Ursula Pari Bids Farewell After 28 Years
After 28 years of being a familiar face on San Antonio television, Ursula Pari is ready to say goodbye to her anchored role at KSAT. Reflecting on her journey, Ursula expressed heartfelt gratitude. I am incredibly humbled to have been able to do this for so long. I thought my life would never, in my wildest dreams, end up like this, and here we are.
TCU 2025 Four-Star QB Commit Ty Hawkins Flips to SMU
Class of 2025 four-star quarterback Ty Hawkins originally committed to TCU back in June 2023, but flipped his commitment to the SMU Mustangs on Wednesday, per On3’s Hayes Fawcett. Hawkins is the No. 146 overall prospect in the 2025 class and the 11th overall quarterback, according to 247Sports. SMU...
San Antonio Water System Approves Aggressive $549M Conservation Plan to Combat Record Water Loss
In an effort to staunch the flow of billions of gallons of lost water, the San Antonio Water System (SAWS) board of trustees has thrust its unanimous approval behind a revamped water conservation strategy that zeroes in on preventative measures against leakage. As reported yesterday, SAWS is grappling with its highest recorded water loss, a shell-shocking 21 billion gallons in the previous year, spurred by a blistering tally of 75 triple-digit temperature days.
Piles of dogs dumped on the side of the road between Elmendorf and Sandy Oaks area disturb drivers
SAN ANTONIO — Residents say two piles of dead dogs were dumped along Priest Road between the Sandy Oaks and Elmendorf areas. Some of the animals had a visible gunshot wound. What initially caught the attention of drivers commuting through south San Antonio were vultures circling the area. “Heartbroken...
Briscoe Western Art Museum to host National Day of The Cowboy celebration July 27
SAN ANTONIO – Grab your western boots and hats and join Briscoe Western Art Museum for its free event on July 27. The museum will host a National Day of The Cowboy celebration to highlight and preserve America’s cowboy culture and pioneer heritage. This year, the museum is...
A look back at the San Antonio Spurs’ 2024 NBA draft
Now that the dust has finally settled on what the San Antonio Spurs elected to do on the night of the 2024 NBA draft with their four picks in this summer’s big event, we can start to properly assess how the Spurs did. Armed with a pair of picks in the 2024 draft lottery at Nos. 4 and 8, San Antonio had more than just first round picks to work with. They also had a pair of second round picks at Nos. 35 and 48 overall to help surround star Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama with winning talent. Did they accomplish their...
UTSA, Colorado State Announce future home-and-home series
UTSA and Colorado State have announced a future home-and-home series for their football programs for the 2025 and 2026 seasons. The Roadrunners and Rams will meet on Sept. 20, 2025, in Fort Collins and again on Sept. 26, 2026, in San Antonio. UTSA has played Colorado State twice previously. The...
Horrific crash along Northwest Side highway splits car in half, claims one life
SAN ANTONIO - A person is dead after a horrific crash along a Northwest Side highway. The deadly accident happened about 6 a.m. Wednesday along State Highway 151 near West Military Drive. Police said the driver crossed the grassy median and struck a truck on the other side. The crash...
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