In a memo released Wednesday, district 5 councilwoman Teri Castillo proposed exploring a possible renaming process with public participation. SAN ANTONIO — This year’s César E. Chavez March for Justice has been canceled following sexual abuse allegations reported in a New York Times investigation involving civil rights leader César E. Chavez. The annual event, typically … Read more
A suspected robber faces charges of aggravated robbery accused of stabbing a man during a violent encounter at a San Antonio smoke shop, police report. SAN ANTONIO — A robbery at gunpoint on San Antonio’s northwest-side turned violent Monday afternoon, ending in a stabbing and the arrest of a suspect, according to an arrest warrant. … Read more
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said he would work with lawmakers in the next legislative session to remove the holiday altogether. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced Wednesday that the state will no longer observe César Chavez Day, which is March 31. In a social media post on Wednesday, Abbott directed all state agency … Read more
No police officers were injured in the incident. SELMA, Texas — A man was shot by Selma police Wednesday after an hourslong standoff near a neighborhood school, authorities said. Police were called to the 16800 block of Showdown Path in The Retreat at Retama Park Quadplex Subdivision around 9:30 a.m., for a reported disturbance involving … Read more
As Christopher Preciado stands trial for capital murder, San Antonio is absorbed in the tragic case of a couple and their unborn child killed in a drug deal. SAN ANTONIO — A pregnant woman days away from giving birth, her boyfriend and their unborn child were killed in what police describe as a drug deal gone wrong … Read more
Police said an alleged assault overnight led to an hours-long standoff with officers near Mission San Juan that came to an end just before noon Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — A man was taken into custody after an hours-long standoff near Mission San Juan on the city’s south side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. … Read more
Initial radio traffic indicated a possible barricaded subject situation. Authorities have not confirmed those details. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are investigating an active scene on the city’s south side that appeared to involve a barricaded subject, with one person possibly taken into custody. The situation unfolded before noon Wednesday in the 9100 block … Read more