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Man arrested, accused of assaulting, shooting at neighbors while intoxicated, SAPD says
Read full article: Man arrested, accused of assaulting, shooting at neighbors while intoxicated, SAPD saysA man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting and shooting at his neighbors on the West Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after West Side shooting, SAPD says
Read full article: Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after West Side shooting, SAPD saysA man has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after a shooting on the West Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
‘I wish he was here’: Mother of 14-year-old fatally shot near SAISD campus seeks justice
Read full article: ‘I wish he was here’: Mother of 14-year-old fatally shot near SAISD campus seeks justiceFamily and friends of 14-year-old Simon Cuevas III say they will forever have him in their hearts.
Community rallies to address youth gun violence after teen killed on West Side
Read full article: Community rallies to address youth gun violence after teen killed on West SideDays have passed, but devastation on the West Side is still community-wide one week after the death of a 14-year-old boy.
‘You’ve got to watch out’: Witness reflects on aftermath of deadly crash in far west Bexar County
Read full article: ‘You’ve got to watch out’: Witness reflects on aftermath of deadly crash in far west Bexar CountyAt least one person who witnessed a deadly crash Wednesday afternoon in far west Bexar County described the area as a regular danger zone.
Neighbors, SAISD parents anxious for arrests after shooting death of 14-year-old boy
Read full article: Neighbors, SAISD parents anxious for arrests after shooting death of 14-year-old boyAfter a 14-year-old boy was shot dead one week ago, people in the community are anxious for news of an arrest in the case.
3 dogs attack woman walking in far West Side neighborhood; Owner issued 10 citations, ACS says
Read full article: 3 dogs attack woman walking in far West Side neighborhood; Owner issued 10 citations, ACS saysA woman was hospitalized after she was attacked by three dogs while walking in a far West Side neighborhood, San Antonio police said Wednesday.
City of San Antonio holds ribbon-cutting for new spay and neuter clinic on West Side
Read full article: City of San Antonio holds ribbon-cutting for new spay and neuter clinic on West SideSan Antonio City Councilmembers and the Animal Care Services department gathered on Tuesday for a ribbon cutting of a new spay and neuter clinic on the West Side, according to a press release.
19-year-old man arrested after fleeing West Side traffic stop, San Antonio police say
Read full article: 19-year-old man arrested after fleeing West Side traffic stop, San Antonio police saySan Antonio police identified a man officers arrested and accused of fleeing a West Side traffic stop on Thursday afternoon.
SAISD student killed in West Side shooting near Brewer Academy campus, SAPD says
Read full article: SAISD student killed in West Side shooting near Brewer Academy campus, SAPD saysSan Antonio police said one teenage student was shot and killed Wednesday afternoon at a San Antonio Independent School District campus on the West Side.
Stevens High School student arrested after off-campus stabbing; 2 students injured in incident, SAPD says
Read full article: Stevens High School student arrested after off-campus stabbing; 2 students injured in incident, SAPD saysTwo Stevens High School students were injured, and one person was taken into custody following a stabbing off campus on Monday afternoon.
City Council District 5 to host Alazán Creek cleanup event
Read full article: City Council District 5 to host Alazán Creek cleanup eventThe cleanups are part of a monthly venture from the San Antonio River Foundation and partners focusing on different waterways throughout the city’s 10 council districts.
PREVIEW: Local artist honors Vietnam veterans with mural in San Antonio
Read full article: PREVIEW: Local artist honors Vietnam veterans with mural in San AntonioA vibrant mural on the West Side captures the lasting impact of the Vietnam War on American culture, depicting powerful images of the conflict.
Woman hospitalized after crash on West Side causes small power outage, SAPD says
Read full article: Woman hospitalized after crash on West Side causes small power outage, SAPD saysA woman was hospitalized after a single-vehicle crash early Friday morning on the West Side, according to San Antonio police.
Mother of teen shot, killed at vacant house party seeks answers and justice nearly a year later
Read full article: Mother of teen shot, killed at vacant house party seeks answers and justice nearly a year laterNearly a year after 17-year-old Landyn Reyes was shot and killed at a party, his mother said she is still searching for answers and justice.
Woman sentenced to 6 years in prison for dog attack leading to amputation of 76-year-old man’s legs
Read full article: Woman sentenced to 6 years in prison for dog attack leading to amputation of 76-year-old man’s legsA woman was sentenced to six years in prison on Thursday in connection with a dog attack in 2023 that caused a 76-year-old man to have both his legs amputated, according to Bexar County court records.
Crime Stoppers seeking tips on suspect in connection with West Side stabbing
Read full article: Crime Stoppers seeking tips on suspect in connection with West Side stabbingCrime Stoppers is turning to the public for help in identifying a suspect in connection with a January stabbing on the West Side.
Argument leads to shooting on West Side, leaving 2 injured, police say
Read full article: Argument leads to shooting on West Side, leaving 2 injured, police sayTwo people were hospitalized, and an alleged suspect fled after an argument led to a shooting on the West Side, according to San Antonio police.
2 detained, another person fled traffic stop near St. Mary’s University, police say
Read full article: 2 detained, another person fled traffic stop near St. Mary’s University, police sayAt least two people were detained after an incident near St. Mary’s University, a campus spokesperson told KSAT on Wednesday afternoon.
Woman found in Woodlawn Lake was living in storm drain after being swept away, victim’s friend says
Read full article: Woman found in Woodlawn Lake was living in storm drain after being swept away, victim’s friend saysA woman who was found dead in Woodlawn Lake after being swept away by heavy rainfall had been living in a storm drain, according to the victim’s friend.
Teen sentenced to 18 years in prison for fatally shooting mother with shotgun on West Side
Read full article: Teen sentenced to 18 years in prison for fatally shooting mother with shotgun on West SideA 16-year-old boy who shot and killed his mother last year was sentenced to 18 years in prison on Thursday.
Woman found dead in Woodlawn Lake identified, death ruled accidental drowning
Read full article: Woman found dead in Woodlawn Lake identified, death ruled accidental drowningA woman found dead at Woodlawn Lake has been identified, and her death was ruled an accident by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Suspect arrested in connection with threats made toward 3 Edgewood ISD schools, district says
Read full article: Suspect arrested in connection with threats made toward 3 Edgewood ISD schools, district saysEdgewood Independent School District officials said a suspect is in custody after allegedly making multiple threats toward three specific schools within the district over the weekend.
Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies West Side man shot, killed by police
Read full article: Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identifies West Side man shot, killed by policeA 27-year-old man shot and killed by a San Antonio police officer after he allegedly pulled out a machete has been identified.
‘I was astonished’: Neighbors express shock after officer shoots, kills man who pulled machete during assault call
Read full article: ‘I was astonished’: Neighbors express shock after officer shoots, kills man who pulled machete during assault callNeighbors were shocked after a San Antonio police officer shot and killed a 27-year-old man who allegedly pulled a machete during an encounter at a West Side home.
2-year-old hospitalized in critical condition after near-drowning at West Side apartment complex, SAPD says
Read full article: 2-year-old hospitalized in critical condition after near-drowning at West Side apartment complex, SAPD saysA 2-year-old girl was taken to the hospital in critical condition after nearly drowning at a West Side apartment complex pool, according to San Antonio police.
Officer shoots, kills man who pulled machete out during assault call, SAPD says
Read full article: Officer shoots, kills man who pulled machete out during assault call, SAPD saysA San Antonio police officer shot and killed a man who allegedly pulled out a machete at the officer on the West Side, according to SAPD Chief William McManus.
2 women injured in shooting at West Side party; police searching for suspects, SAPD says
Read full article: 2 women injured in shooting at West Side party; police searching for suspects, SAPD saysSan Antonio police are searching for suspects after two people were injured in a shooting on the West Side.
Louis Escalante, original member of historic San Antonio band the Royal Jesters, dies at 86
Read full article: Louis Escalante, original member of historic San Antonio band the Royal Jesters, dies at 86Louis Escalante, an original member of the historic San Antonio band the Royal Jesters, died Thursday. He was 86.
Crime Stoppers seeks two suspects in connection with fatal West Side shooting
Read full article: Crime Stoppers seeks two suspects in connection with fatal West Side shootingSan Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are seeking information that could identify two suspects believed to be involved in a fatal shooting last month.
Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice grand marshals speak ahead of annual event
Read full article: Cesar E. Chavez March for Justice grand marshals speak ahead of annual eventThousands of area residents will gather on San Antonio’s West Side this weekend for the 29th Annual César E. Chávez March for Justice.
Two homes destroyed in fire on West Side, SAFD says; no injuries reported
Read full article: Two homes destroyed in fire on West Side, SAFD says; no injuries reportedTwo homes are expected to be total losses following a fire on the West Side on Thursday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Man waiting at West Side bus stop shot multiple times in drive-by shooting, SAPD says
Read full article: Man waiting at West Side bus stop shot multiple times in drive-by shooting, SAPD saysA man in his 70s is in critical condition after he was shot multiple times during a drive-by shooting while waiting for a bus on the West Side, according to San Antonio police.
Former San Antonio priest appears in court in sexual assault case
Read full article: Former San Antonio priest appears in court in sexual assault caseA former Catholic priest, who was arrested in 2023 on an aggravated sexual assault charge, appeared in court Monday as his attorneys sought access to investigative documents from the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Couple cut hole in wall of West Side storage unit, stole from others, SAPD says
Read full article: Couple cut hole in wall of West Side storage unit, stole from others, SAPD saysSan Antonio police have arrested a couple who officers said committed a string of burglaries at a storage facility by cutting a hole through the wall of their storage unit and gaining access into others.
Harper’s Chapel offers free spring break activities for kids in San Antonio’s poorest zip code
Read full article: Harper’s Chapel offers free spring break activities for kids in San Antonio’s poorest zip codeFor the second year, Harper’s Chapel Ministries is helping to give children in the poorest neighborhood in San Antonio a positive experience for spring break.
Second man who fled fatal West Side crash identified, charged, SAPD says
Read full article: Second man who fled fatal West Side crash identified, charged, SAPD saysSan Antonio police have arrested and identified the second man who fled from the scene of a fatal crash on the West Side over the weekend.
San Antonio Spurs' Harrison Barnes, wife Brittany unveil renovated community court on West Side
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs' Harrison Barnes, wife Brittany unveil renovated community court on West SideSan Antonio Spurs' forward Harrison Barnes and his wife, Brittany Barnes, unveiled a newly renovated basketball court at the Guadalupe Community Center.
ME’s office identifies bicyclist hit and killed while crossing part of Historic Old Highway 90
Read full article: ME’s office identifies bicyclist hit and killed while crossing part of Historic Old Highway 90The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the bicyclist who was hit and killed last week while crossing part of Historic Old Highway 90.
SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for man accused of stealing $10K worth of phones
Read full article: SAPD, Crime Stoppers searching for man accused of stealing $10K worth of phonesSan Antonio police are requesting the public’s help finding a 19-year-old man accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of phones on the West Side.
1 arrested after fatal crash on West Side, 1 person still on the run, SAPD says
Read full article: 1 arrested after fatal crash on West Side, 1 person still on the run, SAPD saysOne person has been arrested after a fatal crash on the West Side, and another person is still on the run, according to San Antonio police.
Man arrested after firing gun, barricading with children in West Side home, SAPD says
Read full article: Man arrested after firing gun, barricading with children in West Side home, SAPD saysA man has been arrested after allegedly assaulting two people, firing a gun and barricading with his children in a West Side home, according to San Antonio police.
Live from the Southside expands coverage to west and east San Antonio
Read full article: Live from the Southside expands coverage to west and east San AntonioLive from the Southside Magazine, a leading voice in community storytelling and cultural celebration, proudly announces its expanded coverage to include the west and east sides of San Antonio.
Bicyclist hit and killed while crossing part of Old Highway 90, SAPD says
Read full article: Bicyclist hit and killed while crossing part of Old Highway 90, SAPD saysA man on a bike was hit and killed while crossing a part of Old Highway 90 on the West Side early Thursday morning, according to San Antonio police.
West Side mural honoring San Antonio musicians painted over without permission
Read full article: West Side mural honoring San Antonio musicians painted over without permissionA West Side mural showcasing local musicians from different decades has been painted over and is no longer visible, a San Antonio Cultural Arts (SACA) official told KSAT on Thursday.
Footage shows fired SAPD officer firing at fleeing teen
Read full article: Footage shows fired SAPD officer firing at fleeing teenBody-worn camera footage played publicly for the first time Wednesday showed a San Antonio police officer firing twice at a then-teenager who was running away from him in a West Side neighborhood.
ME’s office identifies groundskeeper killed in accident at Northwest Vista College
Read full article: ME’s office identifies groundskeeper killed in accident at Northwest Vista CollegeThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the groundskeeping contractor who died following an accident on the Northwest Vista College campus.
Teen critically injured in accidental West Side shooting, SAPD says
Read full article: Teen critically injured in accidental West Side shooting, SAPD saysA boy was hospitalized in critical condition after being found with a gunshot wound following a West Side shooting, according to San Antonio police.
West Side home heavily damaged after fire churned by wind, SAFD says
Read full article: West Side home heavily damaged after fire churned by wind, SAFD saysA home was left with heavy damage after a fire churned by high winds ripped through it and damaged another home nearby, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Woman, 23, accused of hitting poodle in animal cruelty case has been indicted, Bexar County DA’s Office says
Read full article: Woman, 23, accused of hitting poodle in animal cruelty case has been indicted, Bexar County DA’s Office saysThe Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said that a 23-year-old woman facing an animal cruelty charge was indicted earlier this week.
Volunteer-run West Side food pantry reminds families living paycheck to paycheck it’s here to help
Read full article: Volunteer-run West Side food pantry reminds families living paycheck to paycheck it’s here to helpAn emergency food pantry on the West Side, strictly operated by volunteers, reminds people and families living paycheck to paycheck that they should never be ashamed to seek help.
Woman shot multiple times, male stabbed in head at Dollar Tree store on West Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Woman shot multiple times, male stabbed in head at Dollar Tree store on West Side, SAPD saysTwo people have been hospitalized after a woman was shot multiple times and a man was stabbed in the head during a disturbance at a dollar store on the West Side, according to San Antonio police.
Bexar County Medical Examiner identifies man shot and killed while walking on West Side
Read full article: Bexar County Medical Examiner identifies man shot and killed while walking on West SideThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man who was shot and killed while walking on the West Side.
‘He mattered to me’: San Antonio family mourns man killed in wrong-way crash
Read full article: ‘He mattered to me’: San Antonio family mourns man killed in wrong-way crashCandice Mossberg said she remembers her brother, Richard Belmonte, for his heart and humor. Belmonte was hit and killed in a wrong-way crash on Jan. 26.
Motorcyclist killed after speeding, lane-splitting in West Side crash has been identified
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed after speeding, lane-splitting in West Side crash has been identifiedThe Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office identified the motorcyclist killed in a Wednesday afternoon crash on the West Side.
Man arrested in connection with fatal New Year’s Day shooting on West Side, affidavit says
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with fatal New Year’s Day shooting on West Side, affidavit saysA man has been arrested in connection with a New Year’s Day shooting on the West Side, according to an arrest warrant.
Medical examiner’s office identifies man shot, killed at West Side apartment complex
Read full article: Medical examiner’s office identifies man shot, killed at West Side apartment complexThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a man who was shot and killed at a West Side apartment complex.
Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant to remain open for now, owner says
Read full article: Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant to remain open for now, owner saysGilbert’s Mexican Restaurant will stay open for now after reaching their fundraising goal over the weekend to avoid closure, the owner announced on Facebook.
Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant closes doors after more than 40 years of service in San Antonio
Read full article: Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant closes doors after more than 40 years of service in San AntonioAfter more than 40 years of service, Gilbert’s Mexican Restaurant announced it will close its doors after this weekend.
Woman arrested, faces animal cruelty charge after video shows her hitting puppy, ACS says
Read full article: Woman arrested, faces animal cruelty charge after video shows her hitting puppy, ACS saysA woman was arrested Saturday after a neighbor caught her on video allegedly hitting her puppy multiple times, according to the City of San Antonio’s Animal Care Services.
SAPD: Woman punched officer in face multiple times while officer attempted to break up IHOP fight
Read full article: SAPD: Woman punched officer in face multiple times while officer attempted to break up IHOP fightSan Antonio police said a woman was arrested after allegedly punching an officer in the face who tried to stop a fight at a West Side restaurant.
Charges against woman accused of threatening an SAPD officer have been dropped, records show
Read full article: Charges against woman accused of threatening an SAPD officer have been dropped, records showA San Antonio woman shot by San Antonio police and accused of threatening officers had her case dismissed earlier this month.