Memorial service planned for Flaco Jimenez, legendary San Antonio who died at 86

The event, open to the public, will take place Thursday evening at the Carver Community Center. SAN ANTONIO — In honor of the late Flaco Jimenez who passed away on July 31, a memorial service has been planned for the legendary conjunto musician. Jimenez’s family and friends have invited the public to the Thursday event to … Read more

‘Greed or the citizens of San Antonio?’ | Residents give opinions on plan for new Spurs arena at commissioners court

Other items for public input include improvements to Freeman Coliseum and San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo Facilities SAN ANTONIO — Several residents spoke out at the Commissioner’s Court meeting Tuesday on the future of Freeman Coliseum, the Frost Bank Center, and a potential new Spurs arena. This was the first county-wide discussion since the … Read more

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to collect Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama memorabilia

The Bucks superstar expresses the desire to collect Wemby memorabilia, highlighting the Spurs player’s rising value. SAN ANTONIO — Sports collectors are not the only ones who want to own anything and everything related to San Antonio Spurs‘ Victor Wembanyama memorabilia. Even NBA champions want to own a piece of Wemby fever like Bucks’ Giannis … Read more

Kids Who Make SA Great | Reagan High School student to be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal

The award is the highest award a civilian can receive. SAN ANTONIO — Soon-to-be Reagan High School senior Siddarth Tripathi will be awarded the Congressional Gold Medal. It’s the highest award a civilian can receive. The prestigious honor is based on the work he’s put into his nonprofit, Hope for Triumph. The nonprofit got its … Read more

Man arrested after police chase in stolen vehicle leads to fiery crash in San Antonio, SAPD says

SAPD says the chase ended when the suspect crashed the stolen vehicle into an 18 wheeler near the intersection of Southwest Loop 410 and Old Pearsall Road. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department has arrested two suspects after being led on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle before it ends in a … Read more

Memorial service planned for late Flaco Jimenez, legendary conjunto musician from San Antonio

Jimenez’s family and friends have invited the public to the event to celebrate his career, legacy and memory. It will feature a prayer service and speeches made by long-time friends and fans. The tribute will end with a performance by Los Texmaniacs and some special guests. The event will take place Thursday, August 7 from … Read more