Gustavo Garcia Olivares’s drowning highlights the dangers migrants face, while prompting a historic virtual funeral for a family unable to afford repatriation. SAN ANTONIO — The death of a young man who drowned in the Rio Grande is gaining national attention. 24-year-old Gustavo Alfonso Garcia Olivares left his home country of Venezuela with a dream … Read more
24-year-old Jon Michael Rubio was taken into custody on March 14 by Mexican authorities in Nuevo Laredo, Tamaulipas, Mexico. SAN ANTONIO — The U.S. Marshals arrested a fugitive wanted in connection to three separate cases, including the murder of a 77-year-old man in 2019. 24-year-old Jon Michael Rubio was taken into custody on March 14 … Read more
Mamukelashvili, who played 19 minutes, had 13 points, seven rebounds and an assist in eight minutes in the first half as San Antonio rolled to a 28-point lead. SAN ANTONIO — Sandro Mamukelashvili was 13 of 14 from the field, including 7 for 7 on 3-pointers, for a career-high 34 points and the San Antonio … Read more
The Commissioner’s Office said a consultant in Israel and the delegation decided that given recent developments, it was best to delay the trade mission to June. SAN ANTONIO — A Bexar County Commissioner’s trip to Israel this week has been postponed for later this year. Precinct 3 Commissioner Grant Moody was supposed to head to … Read more
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s request sought to “upend” the Women’s March Madness tournament, attorneys for the NCAA wrote. LUBBOCK, Texas — By denying a request from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton Tuesday, a Lubbock-area judge spared the NCAA Women’s Basketball Tournament from last-minute chaos. Paxton is suing the NCAA over its transgender participation policies. He … Read more
Bexar County ESD has two Strike teams, which consist of more than two dozen firefighters, nine fire engines and one mission. SAN ANTONIO — The moment wildfires spark, Bexar County’s specialized force of firefighters is ready to respond. Over the past couple weeks, these crews have been challenged when fighting fires amid gusty winds … Read more
Pitch-A-Friend is a live matchmaking event that offers singles a refreshing alternative to dating apps. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio singles are getting a new way to meet potential matches and it doesn’t involve dating apps. Pitch-A-Friend, a viral matchmaking event where friends take the mic to hype up their single besties, has officially arrived … Read more