Juneteenth became a federal holiday in 2021, and one woman who helped make this happen was Ms. Opal Lee. SAN ANTONIO — This day in 1865, the last slaves in the U.S. found out they were free when Union troops showed up in Galveston. That was almost two and a half years after the Emancipation … Read more
League One Volleyball names Spurs Sports & Entertainment as owners of LOVB Austin Volleyball. SAN ANTONIO — League One Volleyball – the largest brand in youth volleyball with its professional volleyball league embarking on its second season – announced G9 Ventures, Bolt Ventures and Spurs Sports & Entertainment as the ownership group of its professional … Read more
Multiple organizations are hosting events to honor the federal holiday. SAN ANTONIO — Several Juneteenth events will be held all across the Alamo City – with many starting before the federal holiday. Juneteenth, commemorates the date of June 19, 1865 when Union General Gordon Granger rode into Galveston, Texas, and told enslaved people of their emancipation. … Read more
The park is looking for energetic and enthusiastic performers to join their award-winning Entertainment team. See how you can spook visitors all fall long. SAN ANTONIO — Ready to make someone scream (in a good way) this fall? Six Flags Fiesta Texas is now casting for its spooky fall event “Fright Fest.” The park is … Read more
The suspect, in his early 20s, has not been located as of Thursday morning. SAN ANTONIO — A man is in critical condition after he said his brother stabbed him Thursday evening, SAPD says. Police were called to the 300 block of Grenet around 5:45 p.m. for a stabbing. Once there, they found a 37-year-old … Read more
Kywaun Washington, 26, is accused of shooting his father and brothers on Father’s Day. SAN ANTONIO — An Oklahoma man accused of shooting his father and two brothers on Father’s Day has been arrested in San Antonio, officials say. According to a Facebook post, 26-year-old Kywaun Washington was with his father and brothers celebrating Father’s … Read more
The woman lived alone with her three dogs and birds, according to SAFD. SAN ANTONIO — A 78-year-old woman is now dead after her home caught fire early Thursday morning, according to SAFD. SAPD first arrived at the home located in the 200 block of Southill around 3:30 a.m. They were told by neighbors that … Read more