SAN ANTONIO NEWS

‘They’re not scared of getting in trouble’ | Parents react after student hospitalized following fight at Edison High School

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In the letter sent by the principal, she wrote that appropriate disciplinary action will be taken, and that could mean a student’s mandatory expulsion from campus. SAN ANTONIO — Parents are concerned after a student was hospitalized following a fight at Thomas Edison High School on Monday. The school principal sent out a letter Monday, … Read more

‘Thank God, the baby was alive’ | Community advocate calls for action after newborn is found on side of road

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“The fact that the fire station is just right there (is) even more frustrating,” the advocate says. SAN ANTONIO — After a newborn baby was found alive on the side of a road on San Antonio’s northeast side Tuesday afternoon, a San Antonian is calling for action. Around 3:40 p.m., police were called to the … Read more

‘I don’t know what death smells like, but it’s pretty close’ | Recent visitors say San Pedro Creek Culture Park is in stinky phase

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San Antonio Water System says the lingering smell might be due to a recent private property sewage problem at a nearby apartment complex. SAN ANTONIO — Sandra says she usually likes to get out of her office and walk along the San Pedro Creek Culture Park, but not lately. “I don’t know what death smells … Read more

‘It is not about dying’ | Tejano superstar and colleagues working to remove stigma around hospice care

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“We are striving to get the stigma removed from hospice,” Shelly Lares says. SAN ANTONIO — Tejano superstar Shelly Lares retired from the stage nearly two years ago. The singer known as ‘Little Miss Dynamite’ is still using her powerhouse of a voice for a different tune. She works in hospice care and is the … Read more

‘Difficult to pinpoint’ | Austin police address recent uptick in violent crime

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Police have been investigating seven homicides this month, including four that happened within a week. AUSTIN, Texas — Police released new details in several recent homicides in Austin, calling the uptick “concerning.” So far in November, Austin has seen seven homicides, with four in just a single week. Police said they don’t believe any of … Read more

SAPD: Homeless woman gives birth to baby in wooded area near Salado Creek, leaves to smoke cigarette at bar

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SAN ANTONIO — A newborn baby was found in a wooded area near Salado Creek with their umbilical cord attached, according to police. Around 3:40 p.m., police were called to the area of 1900 Austin Highway. Police say they found a man carrying a baby with its umbilical cord still attached. According to their investigation, … Read more