Family hopes for justice after loved one killed behind West Side laundromat last month
Nearly one month has passed since a 29-year-old man was shot and killed on the West Side, and the suspect is still on the run.
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South San ISD could close more schools
SAN ANTONIO – During a community meeting this week, South San ISD discussed the major deficit the district is facing unless the board takes some action. Superintendent Henry Yzaguirre says he may recommend closing West Campus High School during an upcoming December board meeting. In the spring, the board voted to close three campuses: Kazen … Read more
Man charged in drive-by shooting death of 4-year-old boy rejects plea deal
SAN ANTONIO – A man charged in the deadly shooting of a 4-year-old boy in 2017 is heading to trial. Quentin Phillips was one of four charged in the murder of De’Earlvion Whitley on July 19, 2017. Gunmen fired 65 shots into the family’s home, killing De’Earlvion and injuring his mother. De’Earlvion Whitley Although the … Read more
Man sentenced to nearly 18 years in prison for distributing child pornography
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio man convicted for distributing child pornography was sentenced to nearly 18 years in prison, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas. Court records state that Carlos Fabian Velez, 52, used a peer-to-peer program to download and distribute hundreds of files. The data contained files … Read more
La Gran Tamalada tamale festival returns to Market Square in December
SAN ANTONIO – A two-day culinary festival celebrating the cultural tradition of tamales returns to Historic Market Square this month. The free, family-friendly La Gran Tamalada event takes place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Dec. 9 and 10. “La Familia Cortez has once again partnered with Historic Market Square and the City of … Read more
West Side holiday shopping guide
SAN ANTONIO – It’s the start of the Christmas season and you might need some ideas for holiday shopping. An alternative to shopping at the big box retailers is to check out what local small businesses have to offer. The Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center and Prosper West have released a holiday shopping guide that might … Read more
Cooktops, bassinets, blankets recalled
Household products, including electric cooktops, bassinets and blankets are recalled because they may be dangerous. GE Appliances Electric Cooktops GE Appliances recalled 11,000 electric cooktops because they can stay on even after the knobs have been turned to the off position, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. The recall includes GE-branded JP3030 knob-controlled electric … Read more