Man shot during disturbance outside Southwest Side home, police say
A man in his 20s was taken to an area hospital after a shooting on the city’s Southwest Side late Monday night, according to San Antonio police.
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UK leader Rishi Sunak says King Charles III’s cancer was caught early
LONDON – British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said Tuesday that he was “shocked and sad” to learn that King Charles III has cancer, but is relieved that the illness was caught early. Buckingham Palace announced Monday evening that the king has begun outpatient treatment for an undisclosed form of cancer. It was found during his … Read more
Two shot on way to friend’s house on north side, SAPD says; police looking for gunman
According to authorities, three young men were inside a car and were leaving a convenience store in the Edison neighborhood when shots rang out. SAN ANTONIO — Two men were shot in their car while leaving a north-side convenience store, San Antonio police say. According to authorities, three men were inside a vehicle and departing … Read more
Demolition of west-side pedestrian bridge begins, with new stoplight on the way
Nearly one year ago, a dump truck hit the Pedro Romero Pedestrian Bridge, causing it to collapse. This left many children and seniors without a safe crossing. SAN ANTONIO — Demolition of a popular west side pedestrian bridge is now underway. Nearly one year ago, a dump truck hit the bridge, causing a collapse so … Read more
Local church calls for volunteers to help improve reading levels in underprivileged area
SAN ANTONIO – Denise Santana has a lot of patience and love for the kids she serves through the Harpers Chapels Ministries. The free after-school program has grown in popularity, prompting volunteers to expand services from one to three days a week. “The kids need consistency,” Santana said. Children in the program are given something … Read more
San Antonio couple stuck in Mexico City after man’s girlfriend allegedly drugged
MEXICO – A San Antonio couple is experiencing what you’d describe as a “nightmare vacation.” Anthony Grigsby, 41, and his girlfriend, Rachel Villarreal, 36, were supposed to be back in the Alamo City on Jan. 16. But since then, they’ve been in a Mexico City hospital. “This, unfortunately, happened to us, and this is our … Read more
‘My heart died’ | Venus pastor’s beloved wife and 17-year-old daughter killed in weekend crash
According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the accident happened at 2:30 p.m. on I-20 East in Howard County. VENUS, Texas — For years at New Hope Community Church in Venus, Senior Pastor Mark McDaniel helped his congregants cope with pain and loss. “People would come to me with grief and heartache,” he told … Read more