SAN ANTONIO – Juneteenth marks the day in 1865 when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston and announced that enslaved people in the United States were free. The celebrations started in Galveston, and in 1980, Juneteenth became a Texas state holiday. With the help of Opal Lee, the “grandmother of Juneteenth,” June 19 became a federal … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio municipal court employee was arrested Monday after police officers investigating a hit-and-run crash he reported found the man was wanted on an outstanding theft warrant. Luis Cazares faces a charge of misdemeanor theft between $100-$750, court records show. Recommended Videos A spokeswoman for the city of San Antonio confirmed … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A mother charged in the death of her 5-year-old son is set to be sentenced on Friday morning. Nickolle Aguilar, along with her then-boyfriend Daniel Garcia, were charged in the death of Domenic Aguilar-Acevedo. Recommended Videos In July 2021, Domenic died in a Northeast Side hotel, but his body was left in … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The Alamo Bowl, for three-plus decades, has been a staple of ESPN’s bowl lineup but will now for the first time move to broadcast television for the 2024 season. The game will air on ABC stations, including KSAT. Recommended Videos Kickoff for the game is set for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of workers are out of work after Zachry Holdings filed for bankruptcy. The San Antonio-based construction firm laid off 4,410 employees the day it filed for Chapter 11 protection, according to a notice submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission. The firm pursued the measure after experiencing financial issues in its role as the lead … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A hospitality project set to add to the ever-changing Broadway corridor sailed through a few hurdles this week. The family behind Terry Black’s BBQ received green lights from the Zoning Commission and the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) to move forward with its plans to build a restaurant and underground parking structure at … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Parks and Recreation is opening registration for its free swimming lessons for youths and adults starting Saturday. The Let’s Swim SA lessons are offered at the city’s 24 outdoor pool locations. Recommended Videos The sessions will be during the following dates: Session 1: June 24 – July 5 Session 2: … Read more