Two Dewitt County boys found in SA after AMBER Alert, but suspect still on the run

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Police say the vehicle reported in the AMBER Alert was found abandoned near where the children were found. SAN ANTONIO — Hours after an AMBER Alert was issued for two young DeWitt County boys Wednesday morning, they were found safe at a north-side apartment complex, authorities say.  The man accused of taking them, 24-year-old Julian … Read more

Off-duty Bexar County sheriff’s deputy arrested, fired after allegedly assaulting family member

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Benjamin Morales, 21, had been employed since February. SAN ANTONIO — An off-duty Bexar County deputy was arrested by police after authorities say he assaulted a family member. Given his minimal service time, he was fired immediately.  Benjamin Morales, 21, was assigned to the Detention Bureau after joining the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office in February … Read more

Rules of the Game: Diving at the Paris Olympics

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From springboards to synchronized dives, here’s what you need to know about this Olympic event. PARIS, France — Part of the Olympics since 1904, diving is a sport that takes its athletes to soaring heights — specifically, more than 30 feet above a pool.  Originally called “fancy diving” for the somersaults and twists divers performed while … Read more

Business partner hoping for quick recovery after ‘main ingredient’ of SA bakery was involved in serious car accident

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The main pastry chef at Sweet Baker was in a car accident that left her hospitalized. Her friend and business partner shares how important she is to the bakery. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio pastry chef was badly hurt in a car crash and is recovering from the wreck that happened Monday. She is … Read more

Breakfast is served in brand-new San Antonio facility for the formerly homeless

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Dorothy Day House of Hospitality celebrates a new site with a big spread of bounty. SAN ANTONIO — After years of service in an ancient, cramped house-turned-shelter, the Catholic Worker House has a new place to call home. On Wednesday morning, volunteers served their first breakfast at a brand-new building on the campus of Towne … Read more

Off-duty Bexar County sheriff’s deputy arrested after allegedly assaulting family member

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Benjamin Morales, 21, was assigned to the Detention Bureau and had been employed since February. SAN ANTONIO — An off-duty Bexar County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested by San Antonio Police for assaulting a family member Tuesday evening. Benjamin Morales, 21, was assigned to the Detention Bureau and had been employed since February. SAPD was dispatched to … Read more