SAN ANTONIO

Sheriff Javier Salazar gives update on barricaded subject in far Northeast Bexar County

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BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is working a scene involving a barricaded subject in far Northeast Bexar County. In a post to their Facebook, the sheriff’s office said the scene is located in the 6200 block of Waldon Walk. Sheriff Javier Salazar is expected to brief the media. His press conference … Read more

University Health breaks ground on East Side clinic

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SAN ANTONIO – University Health continues its expansion across the city as the hospital district broke ground this week on another clinic. The University Health Wheatley clinic — a three-story, 60,000-square-foot medical complex named after African American poet Phillis Wheatley — will open on the East Side near the Wheatley Sports Complex in early 2026, … Read more

Northside ISD instructional assistant arrested for allegedly assaulting middle school autistic student

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SAN ANTONIO – A Northside ISD instructional assistant was arrested Thursday after he was accused of assaulting a non-verbal, autistic student. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Jacob Hallam, who was employed at Connally Middle School, was caught on camera slapping a special education student several times in late January. The video also showed Hallam … Read more

Daughter follows mother’s footsteps of becoming a nurse at Northeast Methodist

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SAN ANTONIO – Compassion and care are etched into Kym and Marlene Espinosa’s DNA. “I mean, our whole family (are) nurses,” Kym Espinosa said. “So I’ve seen it everywhere.” Kym Espinoza basically grew up at Northeast Methodist in Live Oak. Her mom, Marlene, started working there over 30 years ago while pregnant with Kym. “Sometimes … Read more

High Risk Intake Team falling short of goal set by Bexar County District Attorney last fall

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SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office has been trying to tackle a backlog of more than 6,000 cases. Last fall, the office created a “High Risk Intake Team” to focus on cases involving violent crimes and repeat offenders. With a few weeks left in the month, the Intake Team is falling short … Read more

These electric lawn mowers cut it in Consumer Reports’ tests

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If you’re thinking of going electric for your next lawn mower, Consumer Reports says battery-powered mowers and lawn tools are getting better and better. “They’re not just strong performers; they’re also better for the earth, and your neighbors will thank you since they tend to be quieter, too,” said Consumer Reports’ Paul Hope. Every winter, … Read more