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Kevin Luna Sentenced to 40 Years for Murder in San Antonio Dating App Robbery Case
In a San Antonio courtroom, 20-year-old Kevin Luna was handed a 40-year sentence for a murder stemming from a 2022 dating app robbery gone fatally awry, this verdict arriving after Luna's confession to the killing of Patrick Zavala, according to FOX San Antonio. Luna's admitted deed, a robbery designed to...
Port of Brownsville candidates say they want to return the port to the people
San Antonio residents face a city- and county-wide election on Saturday. Brownsville residents are also facing their own decisions at the voting booth, including who fills three seats on the Port of Brownsville commission. A team of allied candidates are running to fill all three, calling their platform “Port For...
San Antonio City Council Approves Plans for Safety Overhaul on Hazardous Zarzamora Street
The San Antonio City Council has backed a significant overhaul of Zarzamora Street, a notorious hotspot for traffic accidents. Two agreements were approved on Thursday, including one with VIA Metropolitan Transit, aimed at the Zarzamora Corridor Pedestrian Improvement Project, which is responsible for contributing funding towards the street's rehabilitation. The council also agreed to a $5 million payment to a contractor taking charge of the imminent construction work, San Antonio Report detailed.
Zoo giving free admission to nurses and teachers week of May 6-12
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo wants to show nurses and teachers how much they are appreciated by giving them free admission into the zoo all week!. In honor of National Nurses Week, the zoo is giving free admission to nurses, plus 50% off any day tickets for up to four guests. In addition, the zoo is also proud to support Texas teachers for Teacher Appreciation Week, Presented by H-E-B by giving educators the same deal of free admission.
Foggy Start and East Winds for San Antonio Today, Warmer Weekend Ahead with Possible Storms
San Antonio residents can expect a murky start to their day with fog and possible drizzle this morning, but it's not all gray skies ahead. According to the National Weather Service, the fog should lift by approximately 11 am, although clouds will linger with temperatures expected to hit a high near 87 degrees and an east wind blowing between 6 and 11 mph, gusting up to 18 mph.
Helping the Homeless | San Antonio coalition achieves challenge of housing 90 families in 90 days
SAN ANTONIO — Close to Home and the Alliance to House Everyone have achieved their goal of housing 90 families in 90 days, marking an accelerated effort toward helping San Antonio’s homeless community. “As of March 6, we hit the goal so just five days later than our...
Neighbors woken up by loud explosion on east side of town, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO — Neighbors more than a block away said they were shaken from their sleep by a loud explosion in their east-side neighborhood early Saturday morning. The calls began coming in shortly before 7am from Wayne Drive, just outside Loop 410 and south of Rigsby. Firefighters racing towards...
Three at large after robbing local corner store at gunpoint, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers are searching for three suspects after they allegedly robbed a local corner store at gunpoint. On April 24, around 10 p.m., police said that two suspects entered the Zarzamora Corner Store located on the 1601 block of North Zarzamora Street. They then proceeded to allegedly demand cash and robbed the cashier at gunpoint.
Security guard fatally shot after confronting two 'suspicious people' at northeast-side motel, police say
SAN ANTONIO — A security guard at a northeast side motel was shot and killed after he confronted two suspicious people, police say. San Antonio Police responded to the 6900 block of I-35 near Eisenhauer Road around 1:45 a.m. Saturday for reports of a shooting. When officers arrived, they...
Fiesta DWI arrests down from 2023, SAPD data shows
SAN ANTONIO — Fewer revelers made the decision to drive after Fiesta events when they've had one too many to drink, based on the number of arrests made by San Antonio police. According to numbers provided by the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD), officers made 146 Fiesta-related DWI arrests...
New SA Hope Center Campus Opens in San Antonio to Boost Social Services and Community Support
The SA Hope Center, a nonprofit dedicated to bolstering essential social services, opened its new main campus on San Antonio's west side. The facility, located off North General McMullen Drive, is set to be a cornerstone for locals in need, offering case management, mental health counseling, workforce development, and more. Celebrating its grand opening, Harvey Najim, a noted philanthropist who contributed to the project, stressed the significance of the center. "San Antonio, the number of people that are struggling today - after the pandemic hit - the numbers almost doubled," Najim expressed in a statement obtained by Fox San Antonio. He further outlined the challenges such as high-interest rates and climbing living costs that the center seeks to alleviate.
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