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Backyard shooting leaves 3 hurt, 4 detained, SAPD
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The San Antonio Police Department is investigating a backyard shooting that left three people in the hospital Thursday morning. It happened on the Southeast Side around 2:40 a.m. in a neighborhood near the intersection of Piedmont Avenue and Vanderbilt Street. Officers arrived at the scene and found three people with gunshot wounds, one being a teenager. Each of the victims are expected to recover after being taken to the hospital.
Houston Clings to Firework Tradition for Fourth of July as Other Cities Like San Antonio and Los Angeles Opt for Eco-friendly Drone Displays
As cities across the nation shift from traditional pyrotechnics to drones for their Fourth of July festivities, Houston is holding onto its explosive traditions. Despite the environmental push, Houston and several Texas cities have elected to stick with conventional fireworks shows, perhaps viewing the familiar bangs and colors as integral to the celebration of Independence Day. The Houston area will continue to feature booming spectacles, as reported by the Houston Chronicle. Chris Houston of Pooter's Fireworks encapsulated the sentiment, "You don't get the bang, you don't get the smell, it's silent. Fireworks aren't going anywhere, (they) smell like freedom."
San Antonio city pools open on Fourth of July
SAN ANTONIO — Let’s beat the heat San Antonio!. The parks and recreation department announced all city pools will be open on the Fourth of July. Residents can take advantage of 24 outdoor pools all over the greater San Antonio area. Children 10 and under must be accompanied...
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...
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...
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.
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...
San Antonio Schools Cut Summer Programs and Staff Amid Financial Strains
As schools in the San Antonio area finalize their tightfisted budget plans for the upcoming year, several summer programs are getting axed and positions are being cut due to a challenging economic landscape. Declining enrollment, low attendance, the cessation of federal pandemic aid, rampant inflation, and static state support have all conspired to create a dire situation, forcing districts to make stark choices to sustain basic operations and give modest raises to compete for staff, San Antonio Report reveals.
San Antonio chef wins Food Network competition with beef enchiladas
SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio chef is victorious again after winning a Food Network competition that aired Tuesday night. Chef Jesse Kuykendall also known as "Chef Kirk," competed on "Supermarket Stakeout" where chefs have to create dishes they buy from shoppers leaving the grocery store. Chef Kirk's winning...
Jen Tobias-Struski Joins SA Live as Co-Host for a New Chapter
It doesn’t matter where you come from or how you were raised; if you have the passion in your heart, you can do anything,” she stated in an interview. Today at 1 p.m., we congratulate Jen Tobias-Struski, who officially joins Fiona Gorostiza to co-host SA Live! Jen’s journey to this point has been inspiring, reflecting her deep-rooted passion and dedication. Our team is planning to keep celebrating San Antonio on SA Live and I am excited for this next chapter to love on my beautiful city., Jen shared enthusiastically.
These City of San Antonio offices will be closed for Independence Day
SAN ANTONIO – Thursday marks the Fourth of July, and some city offices will be closed due to the holiday. Most municipal offices will be closed, but police, EMS and fire personnel will remain on duty. The city’s outdoor pools will also be open, in case you need a break from the heat.
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...
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.
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