Two teenagers hospitalized after drive-by shooting near downtown, SAPD says
Two teenagers are hospitalized after being shot during a drive-by shooting near downtown, according to San Antonio police.
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Recall issued for dog food sold at Walmart due to possible metal contamination
A recall has been issued for bags of dog food possibly contaminated with loose metal pieces, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration. The affected product is the 44-pound bag of PEDIGREE® Adult Complete Nutrition Grilled Steak & Vegetable Flavor Dry Dog Food, which has a best-by date of March 4, 2025, the USFDA … Read more
Council members want more ‘equity’ in senior assistance program to prevent code violations
SAN ANTONIO – A pilot program to help seniors and disabled residents avoid code violations for overgrown weeds, downed trees, and debris has proved more popular in some parts of town than others. In a Monday presentation to the Planning and Community Development Committee on Development Services Director Mike Shannon showed the southern districts were … Read more
Woman accused of slaying Bandera man arrested in Oklahoma after six-month search, sheriff says
Freda Michelle Thomas was reportedly taken into custody without incident early Monday near Okmulgee, OK.
‘I was dying’: Heart patient understands disparities between men and women with heart disease
SAN ANTONIO – The disparity in healthcare between men and women isn’t just a belief – it’s a fact. Heart disease is the leading cause of death for women, but a new study showed 65% of women who have high-risk factors are not even referred to specialists. It also showed that over three-quarters of women … Read more
11-year-old student detained for bringing pellet gun to school, Schertz police say
An 11-year-old student was detained after bringing a pellet gun to school and claiming it was a real firearm on social media, according to Schertz police.
Mosquitoes bugging you? These repellents work best, tests show
SAN ANTONIO – They’re back. Blood-sucking, disease-spreading mosquitoes thrive in warm, wet weather. “Oh, I’m seeing a lot, especially now after the rains, and I’m a magnet,” said Juan Garcia, who was enjoying a morning walk. But, mosquitoes are more than annoying. They can spread disease like West Nile, Zika, and even Malaria made a … Read more