San Antonio nonprofit helping students step beyond the classroom and into real-world experiences

SOS, founded by Amir Samandi, has taken 600 students to 22 countries while teaching volunteering and exploring career fields. SAN ANTONIO — Students of Service, or SOS, is a local organization built on three principles: learn, serve and explore.  Founder and Executive Director Amir Samandi started the non-profit when he was an educator after a … Read more

Man accused of sexual assault, kidnapping after missing girl found locked in storage closet, officials say

Officials say the 15-year-old girl was found banging on the storage closet door in just her underwear and a t-shirt days after being reported missing. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County officials say a man has been arrested after a missing 15-year-old girl was found in a storage closet. On July 1, a mother reported her … Read more

Man accused of sexual assault, kidnapping after missing girl was found locked in storage closet, officials say

Officials say the 15-year-old girl was found banging on the storage closet door in just her underwear and a t-shirt days after being reported missing. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County officials say a man has been arrested after a missing 15-year-old girl was found in a storage closet. On July 1, a mother reported her … Read more

Family mourns ‘Baby Hector’: Aspiring barber killed at graduation party

A 17-year-old aspiring barber was fatally shot at a graduation party on the south side, prompting family pleas for witness information. SAN ANTONIO — A 17-year-old aspiring barber was fatally shot over the weekend at a graduation party on the city’s south side, leaving his family and community in mourning and searching for answers. Hector … Read more

Check your bottles! Topo Chico recalled due to bacterial contamination risk

The recall is for Topo Chico Mineral Water glass bottles sold in late May. HOUSTON — Coca-Cola has issued a voluntary recall of certain Topo Chico Mineral Water products sold at select Costco locations in Texas and Louisiana due to potential bacterial contamination. The recall affects Topo Chico Mineral Water packaged in 16.9-ounce (500 mL) … Read more

Man dead after fatal crash in San Antonio possibly caused by medical episode, SAPD says

Officials say the driver that was killed might have suffered a medical episode prior to the crash. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department says a driver is dead after a crash in the downtown area. Officials responded to Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Pancoast after receiving reports of a single-vehicle crash. Police say the … Read more