SAN ANTONIO NEWS

‘This is not my first rodeo:’ Balcones Heights mayor clashes with city council amid allegations of employee mistreatment

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The City Council voted in favor of affirming restrictions of Mayor Johnny Rodriguez Jr.’s keycard access to the Justice Center pending an investigation. BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas — Tensions flared during Monday night’s Balcones Heights City Council meeting as incumbent Mayor Johnny Rodriguez Jr. sat in the spotlight of scrutiny following allegations of misconduct.  Rodriguez, who’s … Read more

Victor Wembanyama wants the MVP award, and wants to leave no doubt by season’s end

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Victor Wembanyama is making it clear: He wants to win the NBA’s MVP award this season. MIAMI(AP) — Victor Wembanyama is making it clear: He wants to win the NBA’s MVP award this season. The San Antonio star — moments after his team officially clinched its first Southwest Division title in nine seasons — detailed … Read more

‘You chose to stay, create chaos’ | Witnesses to fatal shooting say it was not self-defense after accused murderer walks free, blaming DA’s office

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“This man came to my house, started an argument, antagonized us, wouldn’t leave, then when things got hectic resorted to pulling a gun out,” David Alfaro said. SAN ANTONIO — A grand jury has declined to indict a man accused of fatally shooting a 29-year-old during a dispute at a house party in December, a … Read more

SAISD school board votes to close Rhodes Middle School during hourslong meeting

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Dozens of parents, students, and staff urged the board to keep the school open. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Independent School District’s board voted Monday night to close Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School as part of their “right-sizing” plan.  The decision came after an hourslong, packed meeting where dozens of parents, students, and staff urged … Read more

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office seeks man with warrants for aggravated assault

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Officials urge the public to approach with extreme caution and notify the BCSO Violent Crimes Unit if you encounter Efren Nicolas Vitela-Diaz. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man with multiple arrest warrants, including one for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the department announced Monday evening.  According … Read more

Explosion at Valero refinery in Port Arthur prompts shelter-in-place for west side residents

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An explosion at Valero refinery in Port Arthur led officials to order a shelter-in-place, stating no injuries. Air quality and fire response are underway. PORT ARTHUR, Texas — An explosion and large plume of smoke at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur prompted officials to order west-side residents to shelter in place, while nearby Nederland … Read more