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Camp Mystic, family of camp director killed in July Fourth floods mourn loss of 27 campers and honor Dick Eastland’s legacy

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Camp Mystic and the Eastland family mourn the loss of 27 campers and honor Dick Eastland’s heroic efforts during the tragic flood. SAN ANTONIO — Camp Mystic and the family of the camp director killed while trying to save girls from the raging floodwaters is speaking out, giving condolences and gratitude to the community but … Read more

City Council approves term sheet with Spurs, despite Mayor Jones’ pleas for a pause

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Approval of the funding framework passed in a 7-4 vote. The focus now shits to the Bexar County venue tax election in November. SAN ANTONIO — A City Hall stalemate over the immediate future of Project Marvel and its headlining component of a downtown San Antonio Spurs arena ended with council members voting Thursday afternoon … Read more

Texas Hill Country foundation deploys $40M for flood recovery housing fund

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Governor Abbott was in attendance along with local school district leaders and organizations. KERRVILLE, Texas — On Thursday, the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country announced a major update on its plans to help families impacted by July’s deadly floods. Austin Dixon, CEO of the Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country said $40 … Read more

BCSO looking for suspect who crashed stolen vehicle following pursuit, authorities say

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The suspect fled on foot. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County authorities are looking for a suspect who crashed a stolen vehicle following a pursuit Thursday afternoon.  Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies noticed an unoccupied stolen vehicle near near Rye Pond at Homestead Way.   According to BCSO, while deputies were waiting for Texas Towing to arrive … Read more