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Body found at construction site of South Side hospital, University Health says
Read full article: Body found at construction site of South Side hospital, University Health saysA person’s body was discovered on the construction site of a University Health hospital on the South Side early Thursday, a hospital official said in an emailed statement to KSAT.
Authorities ID driver arrested in connection with stolen vehicle chase from McMullen to Bexar County
Read full article: Authorities ID driver arrested in connection with stolen vehicle chase from McMullen to Bexar CountyThe McMullen County Sheriff’s Office has identified the driver of a stolen vehicle who was arrested after leading authorities on a multi-county chase earlier this week.
Teen found with gunshot wound on South Side, hospitalized in critical condition, SAPD says
Read full article: Teen found with gunshot wound on South Side, hospitalized in critical condition, SAPD saysA teen was found with a gunshot wound on the South Side and hospitalized in critical condition, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
State trooper injured, multiple detained after stolen vehicle chase from McMullen to Bexar County, authorities say
Read full article: State trooper injured, multiple detained after stolen vehicle chase from McMullen to Bexar County, authorities sayA state trooper was injured and multiple people were detained after the driver of a stolen vehicle led authorities on a chase from McMullen County to the South Side of San Antonio, according to a law enforcement source.
‘A tremendous moment’: Harlandale ISD resumes local control following removal of TEA conservator
Read full article: ‘A tremendous moment’: Harlandale ISD resumes local control following removal of TEA conservatorThe Harlandale Independent School District has resumed local governance of its board of trustees following the Texas Education Agency’s (TEA) removal of a state-appointed conservator this week, a district news release on Tuesday said.
33 firearms, $200K+ seized during SWAT search at South Side home, BCSO says
Read full article: 33 firearms, $200K+ seized during SWAT search at South Side home, BCSO saysThirty-three firearms and more than $200,000 believed to be proceeds from narcotics trafficking were among the items seized during a SWAT search at a South Side home, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
SAPD: Man arrested, accused of hitting trick-or-treating family with vehicle
Read full article: SAPD: Man arrested, accused of hitting trick-or-treating family with vehicleThe San Antonio Police Department have identified the suspect arrested after a family was hit by a vehicle while trick-or-treating on the South Side.
Family, including 1-year-old girl, hit by vehicle while trick-or-treating on South Side, police say
Read full article: Family, including 1-year-old girl, hit by vehicle while trick-or-treating on South Side, police sayA family was hit by a vehicle while trick-or-treating in a neighborhood on the South Side on Friday night, and the driver was detained.
Pre-K 4 SA opens new South Side center with infant, toddler classrooms
Read full article: Pre-K 4 SA opens new South Side center with infant, toddler classroomsPre-K 4 SA celebrated the grand opening of its new South Education Center, marking a significant expansion in early childhood education for families who live on the South Side.
Bexar County family survives drive-by shooting; their 16-year-old son named among suspects
Read full article: Bexar County family survives drive-by shooting; their 16-year-old son named among suspectsA Bexar County mother said her family survived a shooting — and one of the suspects was her 16-year-old son.
SAFD investigating after palm trees set on fire at PicaPica Plaza
Read full article: SAFD investigating after palm trees set on fire at PicaPica PlazaThe palm trees in front of PicaPica Plaza, a popular shopping center on the South Side, were set on fire early Tuesday morning, according to the business manager.
Records: Suspect in fatal shootout with SAPD used gun to rob South Side food mart weeks earlier
Read full article: Records: Suspect in fatal shootout with SAPD used gun to rob South Side food mart weeks earlierA man shot and killed by San Antonio police on Wednesday morning had used a handgun weeks earlier to rob a southside food mart, records obtained Thursday by KSAT Investigates allege.
Federal government shutdown impacts resource center for formula, meals, clothing at San Antonio middle school
Read full article: Federal government shutdown impacts resource center for formula, meals, clothing at San Antonio middle schoolJust days into the federal government shutdown, the Care Zone at Dwight Middle School, operated by the nonprofit Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach, is already experiencing the impact of paused state support.
Security officer shoots armed man during disturbance at Whataburger on South Side, police say
Read full article: Security officer shoots armed man during disturbance at Whataburger on South Side, police sayA man was shot multiple times by a security guard and arrested after he and another person confronted the officer at a Whataburger parking lot on the South Side, according to San Antonio police.
Man sentenced to 45 years in prison for 2024 murder during confrontation, DA’s office says
Read full article: Man sentenced to 45 years in prison for 2024 murder during confrontation, DA’s office saysA man was sentenced to 45 years in prison for the murder of another man during a violent confrontation in 2024, according to a news release from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
‘We clicked together’: How the accordion brought Las Mujeres to the South Side stage
Read full article: ‘We clicked together’: How the accordion brought Las Mujeres to the South Side stageA group of women who learned to play the accordion at the Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center brought their music and message to the Viva Mexico Women’s Festival on the South Side this Sunday.
New South Side entrepreneurs hub plans first conference, looks to boost local economy
Read full article: New South Side entrepreneurs hub plans first conference, looks to boost local economyJesus Rendon and his wife purchased an abandoned post office on Southcross Boulevard a year ago; their vision was to create a space where his neighbors could cultivate their business vision.
Pleasanton Road road project sparks frustration as medians cause accidents, hinders business access
Read full article: Pleasanton Road road project sparks frustration as medians cause accidents, hinders business accessA median project on Pleasanton Road intended to improve pedestrian safety has frustrated residents and business owners on the South Side.
Man suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by car on South Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Man suffers life-threatening injuries after being hit by car on South Side, SAPD saysA man was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being hit by a car on the South Side, according to San Antonio police.
SAPD officers tried to ‘back off’ before shooting knife-wielding teen, chief says
Read full article: SAPD officers tried to ‘back off’ before shooting knife-wielding teen, chief saysAfter a 16-year-old boy was shot by San Antonio police officers Monday morning, Police Chief William McManus said the officers had done all they could to avoid it.
Several detained after ‘possible human smuggling situation’ on South Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Several detained after ‘possible human smuggling situation’ on South Side, SAPD saysSeveral people were detained after a “possible human smuggling situation” on the South Side, according to San Antonio police.
Guard not needed in Chicago, Pritzker tells AP during tour of city to counter Trump’s crime claims
Read full article: Guard not needed in Chicago, Pritzker tells AP during tour of city to counter Trump’s crime claimsIllinois Gov. JB Pritzker is doubling down on his message to President Donald Trump that the nation’s third-largest city doesn’t need or want military intervention to fight crime.
Bobbie’s Southern Kitchen makes a comeback on San Antonio’s South Side
Read full article: Bobbie’s Southern Kitchen makes a comeback on San Antonio’s South SideIn September 2024, Bobbie’s Southern Kitchen, also known as Bobbie’s Cafe, opened a new location in the Embassy Oaks shopping center on San Antonio’s North Side.
Vigil for pregnant mother killed in crash sparks calls for pedestrian safety improvements
Read full article: Vigil for pregnant mother killed in crash sparks calls for pedestrian safety improvementsJeanette Espitia and her unborn son died after being hit while trying to cross Southeast Military Drive.
Pedestrian identified after being hit and killed by vehicle on South Side, ME’s office says
Read full article: Pedestrian identified after being hit and killed by vehicle on South Side, ME’s office saysA woman was rushed to a local hospital and later died after she was hit by a vehicle on the South Side, according to San Antonio police.
Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle on South Side, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Pedestrian killed after being hit by vehicle on South Side, San Antonio police sayA woman was rushed to a local hospital and later died after she was hit by a vehicle on the South Side, according to San Antonio police.
Connect with the Council: District 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran discusses Project Marvel
Read full article: Connect with the Council: District 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran discusses Project MarvelOn this week’s “Connect with the Council,” KSAT’s Ernie Zuniga visited the South Side to chat with District 3 Councilwoman Phyllis Viagran.
ME’s office identifies man who died after shooting outside South Side body shop
Read full article: ME’s office identifies man who died after shooting outside South Side body shopThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man shot and killed during an altercation outside of a South Side body shop
April Monterrosa with Live from the Southside highlights exciting upcoming events
Read full article: April Monterrosa with Live from the Southside highlights exciting upcoming eventsApril Monterrosa, publisher of Live from the Southside, joined RJ Marquez on GMSA+ to talk about upcoming events on the South Side.
Man dies at hospital after shooting outside South Side body shop, police say
Read full article: Man dies at hospital after shooting outside South Side body shop, police sayA man previously hospitalized after he was shot during an altercation outside of a South Side body shop has died, according to a preliminary report from San Antonio police.
Harlandale ISD moves closer to total control, advances to TEA observation status
Read full article: Harlandale ISD moves closer to total control, advances to TEA observation statusThe Harlandale Independent School District has taken a step toward full local control by moving from direct oversight by a Texas Education Agency conservator to observation status.
Family reacts to plea deal in death of baby James Chairez, calls sentence ‘a slap in the face’
Read full article: Family reacts to plea deal in death of baby James Chairez, calls sentence ‘a slap in the face’More than four years after the body of 18-month-old James Chairez was found beneath a mobile home on the South Side, his mother has accepted a plea deal in the case, avoiding a trial that the child’s family had long hoped would bring answers.
Pickup Lines: Brooks President & CEO Leo Gomez reflects on family and the life skills he learned in a grocery store
Read full article: Pickup Lines: Brooks President & CEO Leo Gomez reflects on family and the life skills he learned in a grocery storeThe latest Pickup Lines segment features Leo Gomez, the president and CEO of Brooks.
Man charged with murder in connection with South Side shooting, affidavit says
Read full article: Man charged with murder in connection with South Side shooting, affidavit saysA man has been arrested in connection with a fatal shooting on the South Side over the weekend, according to an arrest warrant affidavit.
Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office seeks help to identify man found in San Antonio River
Read full article: Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office seeks help to identify man found in San Antonio RiverThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office is asking for public assistance to identify a man whose body was found in the San Antonio River last year.
ME’s office identifies motorcyclist killed after three-vehicle crash on South Side
Read full article: ME’s office identifies motorcyclist killed after three-vehicle crash on South SideA motorcyclist killed after a three-vehicle crash on the South Side has been identified, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Texas A&M University-San Antonio launches first doctoral program in educational leadership
Read full article: Texas A&M University-San Antonio launches first doctoral program in educational leadershipTexas A&M University-San Antonio will launch its doctoral program later this year, following its unanimous approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
Officer fires weapon during pursuit on South Side; suspect in custody, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Officer fires weapon during pursuit on South Side; suspect in custody, San Antonio police sayAn officer discharged his firearm during a pursuit on the South Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Game of dice led to deadly shooting at South Side home, witness says
Read full article: Game of dice led to deadly shooting at South Side home, witness saysSan Antonio police officers are still searching for the person who shot and killed a man at a South Side home. A witness said it happened as a game of dice turned violent.
SAPD, Crime Stoppers seeking suspect in connection with fatal South Side shooting
Read full article: SAPD, Crime Stoppers seeking suspect in connection with fatal South Side shootingThe San Antonio Police Department and Crime Stoppers are seeking the public’s help in identifying a possible suspect and vehicle in connection with a shooting on the South Side.
BCSO: Man arrested, accused of killing wife after decomposed body found in south Bexar County home
Read full article: BCSO: Man arrested, accused of killing wife after decomposed body found in south Bexar County homeA man was arrested Sunday for allegedly killing his wife after deputies discovered a decomposed body inside a Bexar County home, according to the sheriff’s office.
Silver Alert issued for missing 85-year-old man diagnosed with ‘cognitive impairment,’ SAPD says
Read full article: Silver Alert issued for missing 85-year-old man diagnosed with ‘cognitive impairment,’ SAPD saysThe San Antonio Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety are searching for a man who was last seen on Thursday.
‘We are not afraid’: South Side residents protest against mass deportations, immigration raids
Read full article: ‘We are not afraid’: South Side residents protest against mass deportations, immigration raidsSan Antonio residents gathered on Friday evening to protest federal immigration enforcement policies.
How historic Mitchell Lake evolved into critical sanctuary for birds and families on South Side
Read full article: How historic Mitchell Lake evolved into critical sanctuary for birds and families on South SideMitchell Lake, once a sewage facility on San Antonio’s South Side, has evolved into a thriving 1,200-acre wildlife refuge that serves as a crucial stopover for migrating birds and a natural oasis for local residents.
Pickup Lines: Sports reporter and ring announcer Caroline Teague on barriers, working in the ring
Read full article: Pickup Lines: Sports reporter and ring announcer Caroline Teague on barriers, working in the ringKSAT’s Ernie Zuniga visited with Carolina Teague about her childhood in Chicago, being a teen mother and mixing it up in the wrestling ring.
‘The South Side is my spirit’: 91-year-old medical pioneer reflects on legacy
Read full article: ‘The South Side is my spirit’: 91-year-old medical pioneer reflects on legacyHe no longer sees patients, but he still makes rounds, checking on his employees and patients at the main clinic he helped design.
Mural of San Antonio Spurs NBA draft prospect unveiled at South Side restaurant
Read full article: Mural of San Antonio Spurs NBA draft prospect unveiled at South Side restaurantA new mural celebrating a potential future Spur has been unveiled on the South Side, even though the player hasn’t officially joined the team yet.
Attorney says his client defended himself in deadly Jonathan Joss shooting, denies hate crime claim
Read full article: Attorney says his client defended himself in deadly Jonathan Joss shooting, denies hate crime claimThe attorney for the man accused of killing actor Jonathan Joss earlier this month is speaking publicly for the first time, claiming his client acted in self-defense and is not guilty of any hate-based motive.
University Health, Bexar County leaders hold beam signing for planned South Side hospital
Read full article: University Health, Bexar County leaders hold beam signing for planned South Side hospitalSeveral University Health and Bexar County leaders this week penned names and well-wishes onto a beam at a forthcoming South Side hospital.
Gas-like odor reported throughout San Antonio due to ‘significant release’ of mercaptan, SAFD says; no threat to public
Read full article: Gas-like odor reported throughout San Antonio due to ‘significant release’ of mercaptan, SAFD says; no threat to publicA “significant release” of mercaptan occurred on San Antonio’s south side on Wednesday morning, prompting several 911 calls from people believing it was a gas leak.
‘He was just a long-time friend’: Community gathers for vigil to honor actor Jonathan Joss
Read full article: ‘He was just a long-time friend’: Community gathers for vigil to honor actor Jonathan JossPride Center San Antonio hosted a vigil for actor Jonathon Joss on Sunday, a week after he was shot and killed at his South Side property.
‘Shouldn’t have done it’: SAPD Chief William McManus laments ‘premature’ statement in Jonathan Joss investigation
Read full article: ‘Shouldn’t have done it’: SAPD Chief William McManus laments ‘premature’ statement in Jonathan Joss investigationSan Antonio Police Department Chief William McManus made his first public statements since Sunday’s deadly shooting of actor Jonathan Joss.
‘I knew something was going to happen’: Woman captures video of an agitated Jonathan Joss just before his murder
Read full article: ‘I knew something was going to happen’: Woman captures video of an agitated Jonathan Joss just before his murderCellphone video shows an agitated Jonathan Joss pacing in his South Side neighborhood with a pitchfork shortly before he was shot dead.
What we know about the death of Jonathan Joss in San Antonio, ongoing feud with suspected shooter
Read full article: What we know about the death of Jonathan Joss in San Antonio, ongoing feud with suspected shooterJonathan Joss, an actor known for voicing John Redcorn in “King of the Hill,” was shot and killed at his South Side property in San Antonio amid an ongoing feud with neighbor Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, according to police.
Celebrities, community react to actor Jonathan Joss’ fatal shooting in San Antonio
Read full article: Celebrities, community react to actor Jonathan Joss’ fatal shooting in San AntonioCelebrities and community members have taken to social media to remember actor Jonathan Joss after he was fatally shot Sunday night on his South Side property.
SAPD records detail 60+ calls made to Jonathan Joss’ home since 2023, dispute with suspected killer
Read full article: SAPD records detail 60+ calls made to Jonathan Joss’ home since 2023, dispute with suspected killerKSAT obtained multiple police reports that correspond to calls made to Joss’ home, including a June 2024 incident involving Joss and Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, his suspected killer.
‘I shot him’: Suspect admitted to killing actor Jonathan Joss amid ongoing feud, report states
Read full article: ‘I shot him’: Suspect admitted to killing actor Jonathan Joss amid ongoing feud, report statesA man accused of killing actor Jonathan Joss told San Antonio police, “I shot him,” immediately after he was taken into custody Sunday, according to a police report obtained by KSAT.
WATCH: Man accused of killing actor Jonathan Joss released from Bexar County jail day after posting bail
Read full article: WATCH: Man accused of killing actor Jonathan Joss released from Bexar County jail day after posting bailA man accused of killing “King Of The Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss was released from the Bexar County jail on Wednesday.
Murdered actor Jonathan Joss, suspected shooter had ongoing dispute, neighbors say
Read full article: Murdered actor Jonathan Joss, suspected shooter had ongoing dispute, neighbors sayNeighbors believe an ongoing dispute led to the murder of actor Jonathan Joss. Another neighbor, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, 56, has been arrested.
Jonathan Joss of ‘King of the Hill,’ ‘Parks and Rec’ killed in San Antonio shooting
Read full article: Jonathan Joss of ‘King of the Hill,’ ‘Parks and Rec’ killed in San Antonio shootingJonathan Joss, an actor who voiced John Redcorn in “King Of The Hill” and had a recurring role in “Parks and Recreation,” was shot and killed at his San Antonio property, police said.
South Side residents shaken after stray bullet injures homeless man sleeping under Highway 90 overpass
Read full article: South Side residents shaken after stray bullet injures homeless man sleeping under Highway 90 overpassSouth Side residents said they are shaken and frustrated after a stray bullet struck a man sleeping under a bridge early Wednesday morning during a shootout between two passing vehicles.
Authorities ID man, woman killed in crash on Southeast Loop 410 on South Side
Read full article: Authorities ID man, woman killed in crash on Southeast Loop 410 on South SideThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the two people who were killed last week in a crash on Southeast Loop 410 on the South Side.
Police investigating after 2 killed in rollover crash on SE Loop 410 on South Side
Read full article: Police investigating after 2 killed in rollover crash on SE Loop 410 on South SideSan Antonio police are investigating after two people were killed in a crash on Southeast Loop 410 on the South Side.
Man charged with impersonating an officer in attempted theft on South Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Man charged with impersonating an officer in attempted theft on South Side, SAPD saysA man was arrested after he claimed to be a San Antonio police officer while attempting to steal from a Southwest Side store, police said.