‘We’ve been waiting for this’: Venezuelans in San Antonio react to removal of President Nicolás Maduro

“30 years of injustice, deaths, persecutions that has caused millions of families to separate, because we had to flea our country because we were being persecuted.” SAN ANTONIO — Venezuelans living in San Antonio reacted with a mix of relief, hope and cautious optimism after reports surfaced that President Nicolás Maduro had been arrested following … Read more

Haven for Hope’s Share the Warmth drive returns to help San Antonio’s homeless

The donation drive will be collecting coats, scarves, gloves and other cold-weather gear Saturday, January 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. SAN ANTONIO — As temperatures drop across South Texas, the need for warm clothing is becoming more urgent for those experiencing homelessness. Next weekend, Haven for Hope will host its third annual “Share … Read more

Suspected wrong-way crash leaves woman critically injured in northeast San Antonio, police say

SAPD says the 43-year-old suspect was traveling the wrong way and collided with the victim’s vehicle head-on. He was evaluated for signs of intoxication. SAN ANTONIO — A 21-year-old woman was critically injured in a wrong-way crash early Sunday at the intersection of North Foster Road and FM 78, according to San Antonio police. SAPD … Read more

Suspect apprehended after 4 people injured in stabbing on north side, SAPD says

All four victims sustained non-life-threatening injuries and were treated at the scene, according to SAPD. SAN ANTONIO — Four people were injured after an alleged stabbing early Sunday on the city’s inner-north side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. SAPD said officers were dispatched around 12:13 a.m. to a reported cutting-in-progress in the 5200 … Read more

SAPD: Man fatally shot after altercation at south-side motel

SAPD said a man was found unresponsive with apparent gunshot wounds. He was pronounced dead shortly after being transported to a local hospital, officials said. SAN ANTONIO — A man has died after being shot during an altercation Saturday morning on the city’s south side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. SAPD said officers … Read more

Silver Alert issued for missing 73-year-old man last seen on San Antonio’s southeast side

San Antonio police are searching for Lupe Martinez, missing since Saturday afternoon and at risk due to a cognitive impairment. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are asking for the public’s help locating a 73-year-old man diagnosed with a cognitive impairment, who was reported missing Saturday afternoon. A Silver Alert was issued for Lupe Martinez, … Read more