Organization leader sentenced to prison for transporting migrants in trailers to San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – A North Texas man was recently sentenced for his role in the smuggling of hundreds of people from the U.S.-Mexico border to San Antonio inside tractor-trailers, federal authorities said. Fredi Zagala-Servin, 40, was sentenced to 97 months in prison for conspiracy to transport undocumented noncitizens, the Department of Justice said in a … Read more

All Santikos theaters are closed Thursday due to ‘technical difficulties’

SAN ANTONIO – All Santikos theaters in San Antonio are closed Thursday due to technical difficulties. Officials with the theater chain posted the announcement on social media. “We understand the inconvenience this may cause and sincerely apologize for any disruptions to your plans,” the post stated. Santikos’ Guest Care Center is open for questions but … Read more

WATCH LIVE at 10 am: San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo, Freeman Coliseum kick off 75th year

SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo and The Freeman Coliseum are celebrating 75 years of tradition and community in the Alamo City. Officials with the rodeo and Freeman are marking the milestone anniversary with a press conference at 10 a.m. Thursday. The press conference will be livestreamed in this article and … Read more

Man arrested after sending explicit messages to SAPD officer posing as 14-year-old, records show

SAN ANTONIO – A 50-year-old San Antonio man is facing charges after police say he sent explicit messages to an officer posing as a 14-year-old girl. Philip Joseph Snapp was arrested Wednesday for charges of online solicitation of a minor-arouse or gratify and online solicitation of a minor-meet with intent, records with the Bexar County … Read more

Man, woman extracted by firefighters following 3-vehicle crash on far West Side, BCSO says

BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Two people were extracted from their vehicles following a three-vehicle crash in far West Bexar County early Thursday morning, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. The crash happened around 4:30 a.m. in the 14700 block of Potranco Road, not far from Highway 211 and Arcadia Path. According to the Bexar … Read more