SA family warns community to refrain from celebratory gunfire after waking up to bullet lodged in their roof

A new campaign is raising awareness about shooting guns in the air ahead of Fourth of July celebrations this weekend. SAN ANTONIO — With Fourth of July celebrations kicking off this week, the City of San Antonio has launched a public awareness campaign to crack down on dangerous and illegal celebratory gunfire. City officials say … Read more

San Antonio university tackles cyber-physical threats with AI research

The St. Mary’s University team works to develop real-time cybersecurity tools to protect AI systems from cyber threats. SAN ANTONIO — With cyberattacks evolving beyond computers to target vehicles, hospitals and critical infrastructure, professors at St. Mary’s University are stepping in to protect the future of artificial intelligence.  Backed by a $340,000 grant from the … Read more

ACS: 11-year-old boy bitten by kangaroo in father’s backyard, animal placed in quarantine

The kangaroo was being kept as a pet. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Animal Care Services is investigating an usual case after an 11-year-old boy was bitten by a kangaroo at a far northwest-side residence.  Officials said the child was bitten by a male kangaroo in his father’s backyard at the 15000 block of Watchers … Read more

Officials urge travelers to plan accordingly before Fourth of July road trips

AAA estimates more than 61 million people nationwide will travel by car for the holiday. BEAUMONT, Texas — With Independence Day around the corner, AAA projects a record-breaking number of travelers will hit the roads this holiday weekend, urging Texans to prepare their vehicles before taking off. AAA estimates more than 61 million people nationwide … Read more

Central Catholic HS administrators, students sued over alleged hazing, sexual harassment

The lawsuit alleges the school knew about similar incidents before this investigation. SAN ANTONIO — Central Catholic High School is being sued by the family of two teenage boys who were allegedly bullied and sexually harassed by soccer team members.  The lawsuit, filed Thursday morning, alleged that Central Catholic High School failed to protect the … Read more