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SAPD officer suspended until April after telling intern he repeatedly had sex on duty: records

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SAN ANTONIO – A veteran San Antonio police officer was suspended 76 days and signed a last-chance agreement to stay with the department after multiple rules violations including telling an SAPD intern that he repeatedly had sex on duty with the victim of a domestic violence call he previously responded to, city records show. Officer … Read more

Local, national government entities show their romantic sides with custom Valentines

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When you think of romance, you’re probably thinking of government agencies. OK, maybe not. But, several local and national governmental entities are showing they have a romantic side and a good sense of humor this Valentine’s Day. Everyone from the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are posting custom Valentine’s … Read more

San Antonio fire crews battle mobile home fire in Alamo Heights, officials say

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Officials say the homeowner had just arrived home when he and his adult son noticed smoke coming from an RV that was parked near their home and garage. ALAMO HEIGHTS, Texas — San Antonio fire crews are investigating a mobile home fire that happened Sunday afternoon on the north side, officials say.  Emergency crews responded … Read more

San Antonio hosts Basura Bash, state’s largest waterway cleanup, on Saturday

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SAN ANTONIO – The 29th annual Basura Bash is taking place on Saturday and organizers are asking for volunteers to help clean San Antonio waterways. River Aid San Antonio, which hosts the event, says this is “the largest single-day waterway clean-up in Texas.” It is also the only event that collects recyclable waste products, the … Read more