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San Antonio Walmart Employee Hospitalized After Being Struck by Alleged Drunk Driver in Parking Lot
A Walmart store on San Antonio's East Side became an impromptu crime scene late Monday night after a woman was struck by a car in the parking lot, sending her to the hospital with serious injuries. According to KENS 5, the incident occurred around 11:11 p.m. in the 2100 block of Southeast Loop 410, near Rigsby Avenue.
San Antonio's Fiesta to Boost Security Measures After Event Shootings, Police Outline New Weapon Checks for Market Square
Following recent gun violence at San Antonio's Fiesta, Police Chief William McManus has announced an increase in security measures at next year's Market Square events. According to KENS 5, McManus stated, "You can be assured you will be checked for weapons as you walk in." The assurance comes after a midnight shootout at this year's festivities left two young men dead and others injured.
San Antonio City Council Members Call for Accountability from City Attorney Amid Transparency Concerns
Five members of the San Antonio City Council appear to have had enough of City Attorney Andy Segovia's handling of various city issues. The group, representing half of the city's chief governing body, submitted a memo calling for a special meeting to question Segovia's fitness for his role. The internal dispute centers on allegations of Segovia's lack of transparency, particularly regarding contract negotiations with the local firefighters' union. According to a memo obtained by KENS 5, the council members claim Segovia has consistently failed to provide transparent legal opinions, leading to delays and a lack of trust.
San Antonio Braces for Sunshine and Storms, Gusts Up to 37 MPH Expected
San Antonio residents may want to keep their umbrellas close at hand as a mix of sunshine and stormy weather is on the horizon for the week ahead. The city can expect a 40 percent chance of rain and thunderstorms before 4 p.m. today, then skies clearing up for some sun with a high nearing 85 degrees, as reported by the National Weather Service. Gusty south winds will blow through, with speeds between 14 and 16 mph, escalating up to 24 mph.
San Antonio Landlords Oppose Proposed Ban on Income Source Discrimination, New Mexico Sees Legislation Narrowly Defeated
Landlords in San Antonio and New Mexico are in the spotlight as the debate over housing discrimination based on "source of income" heats up. San Antonio landlords voiced opposition in a City Council committee meeting to a proposal that would prevent them from denying veterans housing based on the use of rental subsidies. According to the San Antonio Report, the Real Estate Council and some veteran landlords called the measure unnecessary, citing an already high acceptance rate of vouchers for veterans.
How To See Two Highly Underrated Places In NM In Your EV
Sign up for daily news updates from CleanTechnica on email. Or follow us on Google News!. In another recent article, I wrote about the experience of taking a Kia EV9 out on some backroad adventures in New Mexico. But, I also know that not everyone is interested in a review of a Kia EV. Many of us already have an EV we love, and many people are loyal to their favorite EV brand (especially Tesla fans). So, I wanted to share what I learned on the trip with readers who want to see some beautiful sights in New Mexico in their own EVs!
San Antonio's SAMMinistries Receives $765K Federal Grant to Enhance Homeless Support Services
In a move to boost support for homeless families, SAMMinistries has been awarded a $765,081 federal grant, announced by Congressman Joaquin Castro. The funds are earmarked for the Transitional Living and Learning Center (TLLC), a San Antonio staple in the fight against homelessness, particularly for those with children in tow. Since its inception in the year 2000, TLLC has provided a haven for over 800 families, giving them up to two years of housing as they work toward securing a steady future, as reported by FOX San Antonio.
San Antonio Firefighters Douse Inferno, Save Family's Home From Engulfed Garage Workshop
A fire in the early hours of Tuesday morning saw a family's detached garage, converted into a workshop, go up in flames on the South Side of San Antonio, but thanks to the quick response of firefighters, their home was spared from significant damage. According to KENS5, crews were called to the 300 block of Ware Boulevard near Pleasanton Road around 1:45 a.m., where they found the three-car garage workshop engulfed in flames.
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