SAN ANTONIO NEWS

‘Hunger is a bipartisan issue’: San Antonio Food Bank CEO voices fears amid tariff impact on food supply

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President Trump’s steel and aluminum tariffs might elevate canned food prices, pushing San Antonio Food Bank to rethink sourcing and distribution. SAN ANTONIO — President Donald Trump’s tariffs on steel and aluminum took effect Wednesday, drawing retaliation from Europe and Canada. Rising tariffs paired with inflation and supply chain disruptions are straining San Antonio charities. … Read more

Texas bill aims to stamp out mail theft with tougher penalties

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The Lochwood Neighborhood Association is among several communities throughout San Antonio that’ve been targeted by mail thieves repeatedly. SAN ANTONIO — Texas lawmakers are pushing a new bill that aims to hold mail thieves accountable, which includes adding an offense for those who steal mail keys and locks.  “I’m really trying to give law enforcement … Read more

‘A lot of energy’ | Stefani Montiel ready to kick off 2025 tour at Tejano Fan Fair this weekend

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Stefani Montiel will close out the Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair in San Antonio this weekend. SAN ANTONIO — This weekend downtown San Antonio will be blasting with Tejano music for the Tejano Music Awards Fan Fair. One of the many artists performing will be Stefani Montiel, who is closing out the show Saturday night. … Read more

14-year-old West Texas kidnap victim recovered at northwest-side San Antonio hotel

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With the help of technology, investigators say they were able to track the victim down and make an arrest. SAN ANTONIO — Investigators say a teenaged girl kidnapped in West Texas has been safely recovered at a northwest-side San Antonio hotel. Reeves County detectives say the 14-year-old girl disappeared from Pecos, Texas more than two … Read more

‘I call him a hero’: Colorado 3-year-old saves great-grandma after serious fall

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Sharon Lewis said she fell and hit her head on a cement step late at night. The only other person around to help her was her 3-year-old great-grandson. STRASBURG, Colo. — When his great-grandmother, Sharon Lewis, fell and needed help, 3-year-old Bridger Peabody braved the dark. At the time, Lewis said she had just brought … Read more

‘Heartbreaking and unimaginable’: Connecticut man says he was held captive by stepmom since childhood

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The 32-year-old man told firefighters that he intentionally set fire to his stepmom’s home and said, “I wanted my freedom” after 20 years of captivity. WATERBURY, Conn. — A Waterbury woman is accused of keeping her stepson captive in abusive conditions for over 20 years, and the now-32-year-old man claimed he intentionally set the home … Read more