SAN ANTONIO NEWS

‘They are encouraging it’; HOA holds decoration contest with ‘Griswold’ category, then threatens family with fine due to glare from lights

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Ironically, the Griswold category encourages residents to light up all of Mountain Lodge. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio family is pushing back against their homeowner’s association after receiving a violation notice over their Christmas light display, which the HOA claims is too bright. The Gathright family says Mountain Lodge HOA cited them for excessive … Read more

City staffer accused of threatening Councilwoman Misty Spears’ office, leaving note reading ‘Die Fascist’

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The suspect, 36-year-old Bryan Steven Naylor, was arrested Monday and booked with a $20,000 bond. SAN ANTONIO — A former City Council District 9 staffer currently working for another council member was arrested after allegedly leaving a note under a desk at a field office reading “Die Fascist.”  That suspect, 36-year-old Bryan Steven Naylor, faces … Read more

‘Shame on you’; Thieves steal thousands from VFW Post 76 in overnight break-in, commander says

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San Antonio police responded to the VFW post off 10th Street around 3 a.m. after an alarm was triggered. SAN ANTONIO — Thieves broke into VFW Post 76 north of downtown early Monday morning, stealing thousands of dollars meant to support veterans and damaging the building in the process, according to the post’s commander. San … Read more

Here’s where Spurs fans can catch the NBA Cup Championship against the Knicks around San Antonio

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The game will be played at a neutral site in Las Vegas, but there’s plenty of places here in the San Antonio area where watch parties will be hosted. SAN ANTONIO — With the Spurs playing their biggest game in years Tuesday night, many Silver & Black fans may want to watch them with likeminded fans. … Read more

Woman recovering after stray dog attack while exercising on southeast side, officials say

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Neighbors in the area told KENS 5 that stray dogs have been an ongoing concern, with some residents carrying sticks while walking as a precaution. SAN ANTONIO — A 59-year-old woman is recovering after she was attacked by two stray dogs while exercising on the city’s southeast side, according to Park Police. Officers were dispatched … Read more

Teen dies in accidental shooting at northwest-side apartment, SAPD says

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The teen was taken to a local hospital with life-threatening injuries and later died. SAN ANTONIO — A teen was killed in an “accidental shooting” at a northwest-side apartment complex Monday afternoon, according to San Antonio police.  Authorities were called to the 1500 block of W Sunshine Drive at the Tigoni Villas Apartments around 1:45 … Read more

2 new City Council policy proposals look to boost transparency, oversight of Spurs arena project

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Voters approval of the project is the first step to more discussions and planning in the coming months. One leader wants to ensure the public is involved early. SAN ANTONIO — A cohort of San Antonio City Council members are using newly filed policy proposals to push for transparency surrounding the downtown sports and entertainment … Read more