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DPS: Two killed, four injured in FM 1102 rollover crash

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA news) — Two people were killed and four others injured in a single-vehicle rollover crash early Sunday morning on FM 1102, just south of Winding Way, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Troopers said a white Ford F-250 was traveling north when it veered...

San Antonio, TX · 13h

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Flood Watch Grips Corpus Christi, San Antonio, Laredo as Abbott Mobilizes Rescue Teams

Five South Texas cities — Corpus Christi, Laredo, San Antonio, Brownsville and Kerrville — were under a flood watch through Monday morning after multiple days of rainstorms saturated the ground across the region. A level 2-of-4 flash-flood threat remained in effect across southern Texas, with forecasters warning that more rain could push already-soggy ground past its limit.

Corpus Christi, TX · 10h

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San Antonio man found guilty of murder in 2023 drive-by shooting death of 17-year-old

SAN ANTONIO – A man was found guilty of murder in connection with the 2023 drive-by shooting death of a 17-year-old, according to Bexar County court records. Nathan Martinez was found guilty Friday in the death of Julian Junior Robledo, who was shot while sitting under a carport with his mother in August 2023 in the 2800 block of Mosscircle Drive. Robledo died from his injuries two days later.

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Final mental health arguments made in Austin capital murder trial

AUSTIN (KXAN) — After eight days of testimony in the capital murder trial for Shane James, attorneys on both sides made their final cases to jurors. James’ attorneys argue he’s not guilty by reason of insanity for the Dec. 5, 2023, killings of his parents in Bexar County and four people at random in Austin. The defendant has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Austin, TX · 11h

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San Antonio brunch spot is popping bottles and opening more locations

The brunch business is celebrating its San Antonio expansion with free champagne. Here's when.

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9 San Antonio roads shut down due to heavy rains in San Antonio

The National Weather Service is predicting back-to-back wet weekends for the San Antonio area.

San Antonio, TX · 11h

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14 charged in deadly human smuggling scheme

WASHINGTON, D.C. - A federal grand jury in the Western District of Texas indicted 14 people, including seven here illegally, three non-citizens, and four U.S. citizens, for their roles in a conspiracy to smuggle aliens into the United States for profit.

San Antonio, TX · 6h

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Texas Has A Real Philly Cheesesteak Near San Antonio, With Bread From Philadelphia And Cheez Whiz

Finding a true Philly cheesesteak in Texas can feel like hunting for snow in July. Most places hand over a steak sandwich with some cheese and call it a day. Just outside San Antonio, though, one small counter does things the Philadelphia way, with rolls shipped from a Philly bakery and Cheez Whiz ready on request. It sits in a modest old building that many drivers pass for years before finally pulling over.

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City of San Antonio increases enforcement of tarp law for drivers hauling debris

SAN ANTONIO – The City of San Antonio is increasing enforcement of its tarp law as unsecured loads continue to spill debris onto local roads, creating safety hazards for drivers and adding to roadside litter. The law requires drivers hauling trash, brush, construction debris or other loose materials to...

San Antonio, TX · 13h

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Open Thread: Tarris Reed, Jr. baptized in San Antonio

The Spurs big man celebrated at Community Bible Church last month. Start your week off with a feel-good story. As posted by News 4 San Antonio’s Don Harris, Spurs draftee Tarris Reed, Jr. was recently baptized by Ed Newton, senior pastor at Community Bible Church here in San Antonio. The CBC as it commonly known, has a system of campuses and services throughout San Antonio. A sect of the Church of Jesus Christ, founded on the Day of Pentecost, serves an estimated 20,000 members across the city.

San Antonio, TX · 15h

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These 9 Texas Restaurants Serve The Kind Of Comfort Food You’ll Think About For Days

Somewhere in Texas, a kitchen bakes biscuits with duck fat, and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since I read that. Another spot serves enchilada stacks topped with fried eggs, which feels like breakfast and dinner shaking hands. The rest of this list keeps that energy going. One cafe...

Austin, TX · 1d

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JBSA Breaks Ground On Two Childcare Centers As 600 Kids Wait For Spots

Joint Base San Antonio has roughly 600 children sitting on waitlists for on-base childcare across its three installations, even as construction crews break ground on new centers meant to ease the crunch. JBSA says every existing seat at Fort Sam Houston, Lackland and Randolph is already filled, with no openings left to offer families who need care now.

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Science & Medicine: Study finds higher endometrial cancer rates in San Antonio region, especially among young Latinas

Women in a swath of South Texas that includes San Antonio have higher rates of endometrial cancer than women anywhere else in the state, including among women under 50, according to a new study led by scientists at the University of Texas at San Antonio and the National Cancer Institute.

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San Antonio, Bexar County unite to connect veterans with free resources

SAN ANTONIO – Veterans Day is just around the corner, and San Antonio and Bexar County officials are making sure military families know what support is available to them. Scott Jackson, director of the San Antonio Military and Veteran Affairs Department, and Calvin Henry, director of the Bexar County Military and Veteran Services Office shared free resources for veterans and active military members on Sunday.

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Bumper deer season could help feed San Antonio families

SAN ANTONIO - The Food Bank is asking hunters to donate their extra deer harvests this year. The hunting season has a white-tailed deer population estimated at 5.64 million according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department. The Food Bank’s annual Hunters for the Hungry program takes in legally tagged, field-dressed deer from hunters, processors and permit holders.

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Chick-fil-A Eyes South Zarzamora Street for $4.5M San Antonio Restaurant

Chick-fil-A is planning a new restaurant at South Zarzamora Street and Mitra Way on San Antonio's South Side, with an estimated construction price tag of $4.5 million. The proposed address is listed as 10110 S. Zarzamora St., San Antonio, TX 78224, and the project would be built from the ground up.

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Texas family moved from apartment with 90-degree bedroom to another unit with working AC

"The boys are more comfortable. It's not their home, but, you know, as long as they're comfortable, they're fine."

San Antonio, TX · 2d

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4 Old Texas Dance Halls Where You Still Get A Plate Of Barbecue Before The Two-Step

In Texas, a good night out often starts at a long table with a plate of brisket and ends on a wooden dance floor. A handful of old halls still keep both traditions under one roof, so you never have to choose between supper and a song. These four spots...

Fort Worth, TX · 5h

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