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SAPD searches for gunman after man shot twice at West Side apartment
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating after a man was shot twice at a West Side apartment where a child was present. The shooting happened after noon Thursday in the 1100 block of San Fernando Street, not far from South Brazos Street. Police said they received a...
San Antonio Teen Detained After Allegedly Shooting Mother, Facing Charges in Tragic Domestic Incident
San Antonio is grappling with a troubling case of domestic violence turned deadly, where a 16-year-old boy is accused of fatally shooting his mother with a shotgun – a crime for which he will remain in custody following a recent court hearing. KSAT reports that the incident occurred on June 18, at approximately 2 p.m., in the 1500 block of Delgado Street.
Record-Setting Travel Predicted for San Antonio Airport and Texas Highways This 4th of July
As summer travel reaches its peak this year, The San Antonio International Airport is coping with an unprecedented surge of travelers, numbers potentially setting new records. Acknowledging the swell of passengers, which might exceed 300,000 through Sunday, the airport authorities suggest an early arrival — at least two hours ahead for domestic flights — to navigate through the interminable lines and meticulous TSA checks, FOX San Antonio reports.
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."
San Antonio Schools Face Budget Crisis Amid State Funding Failures
San Antonio school districts, like those across Texas, are bearing the burden of the state legislature’s failure to pass a comprehensive education funding bill in the last session. As a result, they are being forced to cut programs and reduce positions to maintain operating costs and offer small raises to a limited pool of staff.
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.
'They dumped him like it was trash day...left him to die': 15-year-old in ICU after being shot in the head at house party
SAN ANTONIO — A soon-to-be East Central High School sophomore is in the Intensive Care Unit following a shootout at a party over the weekend. Witnesses told police they saw 15-year-old Elden Balderas thrown into the street and left for dead after he was shot. KENS 5 obtained new...
CentroMed regains access to systems after monthslong data breach
SAN ANTONIO – According to CentroMed, systems are back online after dealing with a data breach on April 30. “The fact that it’s been two months, and they don’t know what was taken, that’s just bull. Sorry. I don’t buy that,” former CentroMed patient Mike Frounfelter said.
Fourth of July one of the busiest times of the year for San Antonio emergency rooms
Dangers lurk everywhere during the Fourth of July, making it one of the busiest days of the year for emergency rooms. Fireworks and swimming pools are the source of a lot of injuries requiring a trip to the emergency room during the holiday. But Dr. John Tully, who oversees 16...
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...
Texas Teen Harassed at Snow Cone Stand Over Refund [VIDEO]
Pro tip, don't cuss out the teen workers when they actually help you out. Well with temperatures in the triple digits throughout the state of Texas right now, everyone is trying to find ways to cool off. Around this time of the year, the local snow cone stand is the perfect cool treat on a hot day. Unfortunately at one stand the past week, the teenage workers were called derogatory names over a simple misunderstanding.
116 Texas Stores Now At Risk For Massive Closure
Another massive nationwide retailer that has a huge footprint in Texas could be the next to start shuttering stores as they have already declared that a Chapter 11 bankruptcy could be announced very soon. Many of the stores that have been recently closing and going belly up across the Lone...
Where to Watch Fourth of July Fireworks Celebrations in Central Texas
Austin Symphony H-E-B July Fourth Concert & Fireworks. 9pm at Typhoon Texas, in the field next to the waterpark. 9pm – The fireworks show can be viewed on the water by boat. San Marcos Activity Center, City Park, Bobcat Stadium, and the San Marcos Public Library. Blanco County. Johnson...
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