SAN ANTONIO NEWS

American Airlines unions call for ouster of CEO Robert Isom, flight attendants pass no-confidence vote

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American Airlines previously reached a new contract agreement with flight attendants in July of 2024, after a long negotiation process beginning in 2019. FORT WORTH, Texas — The Association of Professional Flight Attendants has issued a no-confidence vote against American Airlines CEO Robert Isom.  The board of directors, which represents American Airlines flight attendants, announced … Read more

Inmate’s murder-for-hire plot uncovered in Bexar County jail; 5 charged in foiled scheme, BCSO says

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All five of the suspects face charges of engaging in criminal activity and retaliation. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Five people are facing charges in connection with a murder-for-hire plot uncovered at the Bexar County Jail, Sheriff Javier Salazar announced Monday afternoon. Salazar said the alleged plot was uncovered after a couple of days of investigation … Read more

BCSO: Narcotics suspect dumps backpack with $250K drugs into Guadalupe River during high-speed chase

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Lopez is being charged with manufacturing/delivering controlled substance and evading arrest. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A 20-year-old man is facing drug charges after the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office captured him following a high-speed pursuit Monday morning, officials said.  Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said their Organized Crime Unit was recently notified that Christian Lopez, 20, … Read more

Train collides with 18-wheeler carrying ambulances, causes traffic delays in Schertz, police say

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No injuries were reported. SAN ANTONIO — A Union Pacific train collided with an 18-wheeler Monday afternoon causing major traffic delays in Schertz, officials said.  Schertz Police posted on Facebook about responding to a big accident at the intersection of Schertz Parkway and FM 78, near FM 3009 around 3 p.m.  Officials say the train struck … Read more

Meet Josie, the baby operated on by doctors before she was born

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After undergoing surgery before birth and spending months in intensive care, Andres and Kaylee Rivas’ daughter, Josie, is now thriving. LAGO VISTA, Texas — Andres Rivas proposed to his girlfriend, Kaylee, during a camping trip to Big Bend three years ago. Last year, they got married and Kaylee Rivas became pregnant. But a routine prenatal … Read more

San Antonio City Council members call for censure vote against Mayor Jones, citing ‘unprofessional conduct’ over a period of months

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Five council members submitted the memo on Monday, referencing a recent incident involving Jones and Councilwoman Sukh Kaur. SAN ANTONIO — Five members of San Antonio City Council – amounting to nearly half the 11-member governing body – are calling for a censure vote against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, pointing to “repeated instances of unprofessional … Read more

San Antonio City Council members take step towards censure vote against Mayor Jones, citing ‘unprofessional conduct’ over a period of months

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Five council members submitted the memo on Monday, referencing a recent incident involving Jones and Councilwoman Sukh Kaur. SAN ANTONIO — Five members of San Antonio City Council – amounting to nearly half the 11-member governing body – submitted a memo calling for a possible censure vote against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, pointing to “repeated … Read more