SAN ANTONIO

Bexar County on brink of forking over $304,000 to settle ex-employee lawsuits naming assistant county manager

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SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County has reached mediated settlements with two former employees who accused Assistant County Manager Tina Smith-Dean of retaliating against them in the workplace, federal court records obtained by KSAT Investigates show. The proposed lawsuit settlements, which total $304,000, are scheduled to be discussed by county commissioners on Tuesday. The payment amounts … Read more

Boerne High School wins Metallica’s ‘For Whom The Band Tolls’ contest

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BOERNE, Texas – It’s official — Boerne High School rocks, and this comes from a good authority on the subject. Metallica has named Boerne a winner in its “For Whom The Band Tolls” contest. In April, the band challenged marching bands across the country to create performances that incorporated Metallica’s music. The band offered nearly … Read more

University Health Transplant Institute performed 70 living kidney donor transplants in 2023

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SAN ANTONIO – The University Health Transplant Institute celebrated a major milestone and the team closed out 2023 by performing a total of 70 living kidney donor transplants, making it their highest volume year in its program history. The program has given San Antonio resident Janie Rodriguez a second chance at life. “Kidney disease, found … Read more

Street racer was driving more than 100 mph with improperly restrained child in back seat, BCSO says

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SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested a driver who they say was racing at speeds over 100 mph with a child improperly restrained in the back seat. Leonard Santiago Estrada, 44, is facing charges of racing on a highway and endangering a child with a risk of bodily injury. In a Facebook … Read more