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Spike in construction material costs leads to rise in thefts, businesses say
Read full article: Spike in construction material costs leads to rise in thefts, businesses saySan Antonio businesses said they were not shocked to learn roof shingles were stolen from a South Side construction site.
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.
1 arrested, charged after shooting outside South Side restaurant; 1 officer fires weapon, SAPD says
Read full article: 1 arrested, charged after shooting outside South Side restaurant; 1 officer fires weapon, SAPD saysA man was arrested and charged after he began shooting outside a South Side restaurant during a fight, according to San Antonio police.
Authorities ID McCollum High School student fatally struck by vehicle while riding skateboard
Read full article: Authorities ID McCollum High School student fatally struck by vehicle while riding skateboardThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the victim as 16-year-old Evalyne Hernandez. Her cause and manner of death are not known, as of Thursday morning.
Teen fatally struck by vehicle while skateboarding was a McCollum High School student, school says
Read full article: Teen fatally struck by vehicle while skateboarding was a McCollum High School student, school saysHarlandale ISD is mourning the loss of a McCollum High School student fatally struck by a vehicle on the South Side.
Frustration grows at Nico’s Mexican Restaurant as Pleasanton Road construction deters customers
Read full article: Frustration grows at Nico’s Mexican Restaurant as Pleasanton Road construction deters customersBusiness owners continue to sound off on an ongoing road project on a stretch of Pleasanton Road on the South Side.
Live from the Southside: April Monterrosa highlights upcoming local events
Read full article: Live from the Southside: April Monterrosa highlights upcoming local eventsApril Monterrosa, publisher of Live from the Southside, joined RJ Marquez and Japhanie Gray on GMSA+ to talk about upcoming events on the South Side.
Swing away: Flamingo Club on South Side gives kids new opportunities to play golf for free
Read full article: Swing away: Flamingo Club on South Side gives kids new opportunities to play golf for freeThe Flamingo Club on the South Side is a nonprofit organization that helps underserved kids get into the game of golf.
West Side spotlight: Michelle Cantu
Read full article: West Side spotlight: Michelle CantuBorn and raised in San Antonio, Texas, Michelle Cantu grew up in West San Antonio, in the Edgewood School District. Her upbringing was filled with culture, community and a unique blend of humor and hustle that would later shape her career.
2 injured after 4-vehicle South Side crash involving 18-wheelers along Interstate 35, SAPD says
Read full article: 2 injured after 4-vehicle South Side crash involving 18-wheelers along Interstate 35, SAPD saysSan Antonio police said two people, including a 76-year-old woman, were injured in a Thursday morning crash that shut down Interstate 35 in both directions.
Woman in wheelchair hospitalized after being stabbed on Southwest Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Woman in wheelchair hospitalized after being stabbed on Southwest Side, SAPD saysA woman in her 60s in a wheelchair was hospitalized after being stabbed Friday afternoon on the Southwest Side, a San Antonio police sergeant told KSAT.
Man dropped off at South Side hospital with apparent gunshot wound dies, SAPD says
Read full article: Man dropped off at South Side hospital with apparent gunshot wound dies, SAPD saysA man who was shot and dropped off at a South Side hospital has died of his injuries, San Antonio police said on Friday morning.