SAN ANTONIO NEWS

‘There needs to be humanity behind these decisions’: Parents rally to save Sky Harbour Elementary as Southwest ISD considers closure

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Parents say they feel the district hasn’t been transparent about the possible closure of the school. SAN ANTONIO — Dozens of parents and students gathered outside Sky Harbour Elementary School Monday afternoon, chanting “Save our school!” as Southwest Independent School District considers the possibility of shutting the campus down. Parents said they are frustrated and … Read more

Congressional staffer based in Uvalde died of self-immolation, medical examiner rules

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Regina Santos-=Aviles was working for U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales when authorities say she died in September. Her manner of death was listed as suicide. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office ruled that a Republican congressman’s staffer who passed away in Uvalde in September died of self-immolation, meaning she intentionally set herself on … Read more

Emergency food pantry volunteers go without to raise funds for operating budget

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The goal of “Thanksgiving 365” is to raise funds for the entire year by November 20. SAN ANTONIO — Fighting back tears, Debra Gonzales walked out the door of the emergency food pantry with big bags of groceries. Gonzales, who said she has health complications, said the loss of benefits during the government shutdown has … Read more

SAPD: Road rage confrontation ends with 1 man dead, another detained on north side

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It’s unknown at this point if the detained man, a 23-year-old, will face charges. The investigation is ongoing. SAN ANTONIO — An apparent road rage incident resulted in the death of a 58-year-old man found with gunshot wounds on the north side Monday evening, according to police officials.  San Antonio police responded around 5:30 p.m. … Read more