Paralympian loses medals and equipment in Brazilian floods but is improvising to qualify for Paris

His home is submerged beneath floodwater, and all his belongings are in his car as he tries to qualify for the Paralympics in two major events. PORTO ALEGRE, RS — Vanderson Chaves has faced many challenges in more than a decade as a Paralympic fencer, but none as fearsome as the massive floods in Brazil’s … Read more

🌷 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Mother’s Day, Luke Combs concerts, Texas Eats Food Festival

This weekend marks Mother’s Day weekend in the U.S., but several big events are also taking place across San Antonio. That includes two Luke Combs concerts, the Asian Festival, the Nostalgia Con and, of course, the Texas Eats Food Festival — all taking place downtown. To prepare for the influx of people, the city has … Read more

Police investigating self-inflicted shooting on I-37 on San Antonio’s southeast side

One person was taken to the hospital, according to the San Antonio Fire Department spokesman. SAN ANTONIO — Police are investigating what they tell us was a self-inflicted shooting Thursday afternoon on the southeast side of San Antonio. San Antonio Police were dispatched to northbound Interstate 37 at Braunig Lake around 11:30 a.m. for reports … Read more

San Antonio Police Department to host summer camp for high school students this June

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department is offering high school students a chance to learn more about the agency during a summer camp. Students aged 14 to 18 who sign up will meet with officers and detectives from different SAPD units, such as SWAT, Eagle, SAFFE and Mental Health, among others. Recommended Videos … Read more