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‘Like a hoarder’s front yard’: Violence, drugs, trash plague 2 abandoned houses on south-side street

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One neighbor says a giant rock was hurled through his window, nearly missing his head. SAN ANTONIO — Mounds of trash, threats of violence and a giant rock hurled through a neighbor’s window. South side residents say that only scratches the surface of issues that stem from the same two vacant houses in the 100 … Read more

SOLI Chamber Ensemble celebrates 30 years by hosting showcase this weekend with composers

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Violinist and Managing Director Ertan Torgul said they’re celebrating 30 years with the 30x30x30 Project, which is 30 years, 30 composers and 30 compositions. SAN ANTONIO — A showcase of talent is happening this weekend and it is bringing composers from all over the country to San Antonio. It is all part of the SOLI … Read more

San Antonio charter school’s doors to close after Texas Education Agency denies accreditation, citing poor test scores

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The TEA denied the accreditation based on an “academically unacceptable performance” based on standardized testing scores the past two school years. SAN ANTONIO — For the past year, Miriam Sobre says, her first grader has been thriving at The Gathering Place, a charter school in northwest San Antonio that serves kindergarteners through sixth graders with … Read more

‘I didn’t get to eat, I can’t wash my hands’ | Converse mobile home park experiencing watermain issues, prompting periodic service shutoffs

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Bridge Property Management is the latest company to takeover ownership of the mobile home park. Some residents have dealt with multiple days without water in a row. SAN ANTONIO — Residents of a mobile home park in Converse have been dealing with the frustrations of little to no water off and on for a while. … Read more