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BGC Road Trip: Poteet, Somerset and Southwest Legacy highlight Week 3 of KSAT’s high school football coverage
Read full article: BGC Road Trip: Poteet, Somerset and Southwest Legacy highlight Week 3 of KSAT’s high school football coverageKSAT’s Nick Mantas and photographer Eddie Latigo hit the road for Week 3 of the high school football season.
Oasis adds 3 shows to its 2025 tour as fans clamor for tickets to Gallagher brothers' reunion
Read full article: Oasis adds 3 shows to its 2025 tour as fans clamor for tickets to Gallagher brothers' reunionOasis has added three more dates to its reunion tour of Britain and Ireland, citing “unprecedented demand” for tickets.
Atascosa County deputy shoots and kills man holding knife in ‘aggressive manner,’ officials say
Read full article: Atascosa County deputy shoots and kills man holding knife in ‘aggressive manner,’ officials sayThe wife of an eight-year U.S. Navy veteran tells KSAT her husband was suffering from a PTSD episode when he was shot and killed by an Atascosa County Deputy.
Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in Paris
Read full article: Paul McCartney song starts Paralympics on 100-day countdown to opening ceremony in ParisWith an assist from Paul McCartney the Paralympic Games is starting its 100-day race to the opening ceremony in Paris on Aug. 28.
Somerset’s Jaden Faz named Davis Law Firm Player of the Game for Game 2 of KSAT Pigskin Classic 2023
Read full article: Somerset’s Jaden Faz named Davis Law Firm Player of the Game for Game 2 of KSAT Pigskin Classic 2023Senior receiver Jaden Faz finished the game with three total touchdowns and seven catches for 137 yards and was named the Davis Law Firm Player of the Game.
KSAT Connect: Share your game faces, action shots and more during the 2023 KSAT Pigskin Classic
Read full article: KSAT Connect: Share your game faces, action shots and more during the 2023 KSAT Pigskin ClassicFrom kick-off in the Friday night lights to edge-of-your-seat watching on Saturday, we want to see you and your photos!
KSAT Pigskin Classic hype bringing in fans from other parts of Texas
Read full article: KSAT Pigskin Classic hype bringing in fans from other parts of TexasThe anticipation and hype around the second annual KSAT Pigskin Classic is growing, not just locally. One Somerset superfan who now lives in Houston has tickets in hand and is making the drive to the Alamodome this weekend.
‘Battle of 1604′ rivalry between Somerset, Southside renewed at KSAT Pigskin Classic
Read full article: ‘Battle of 1604′ rivalry between Somerset, Southside renewed at KSAT Pigskin ClassicThe “Battle of 1604″ rivalry game between Southside and Somerset will be renewed on Saturday, Aug. 26, at the second annual KSAT Pigskin Classic in the Alamodome.
Off-duty Somerset police officer on administrative leave, suspect charged in shooting incident outside Twin Peaks
Read full article: Off-duty Somerset police officer on administrative leave, suspect charged in shooting incident outside Twin PeaksAn off-duty Somerset police officer who shot a man outside a Twin Peaks over the weekend is on administrative leave, according to the Somerset police chief.
Man shot, critically injured after tasing off-duty officer outside far West Side restaurant, SAPD says
Read full article: Man shot, critically injured after tasing off-duty officer outside far West Side restaurant, SAPD saysA man was shot and critically injured after tasing an off-duty Somerset police officer outside of a Twin Peaks restaurant overnight, according to San Antonio police.
Somerset High School STEM teacher pushing for drone racing in UIL competitions
Read full article: Somerset High School STEM teacher pushing for drone racing in UIL competitionsA Somerset High School STEM instructor is teaching students about drones and pushing to add drone racing to UIL competitions.
Brennan crushes Los Fresnos, sets up rematch with Lake Travis; Alamo Heights takes down Gregory-Portland, faces Liberty Hill next; Falls City hands Sabinal first loss
Read full article: Brennan crushes Los Fresnos, sets up rematch with Lake Travis; Alamo Heights takes down Gregory-Portland, faces Liberty Hill next; Falls City hands Sabinal first lossAs we prepare for Thanksgiving, 16 teams from the greater San Antonio area are thankful to still be alive in the high school football playoffs, including Brennan and Alamo Heights who both get a chance at redemption in the third round.
BGC Week 11 Preview: Brandeis vs. Reagan headlines Friday’s schedule
Read full article: BGC Week 11 Preview: Brandeis vs. Reagan headlines Friday’s scheduleThe final week of the high school football regular season is upon us! Friday night's showdown between Brandeis and Reagan is one of several great matchups to watch on the BGC App.
Boerne tops Somerset, remains perfect; Steele edges Judson in triple-overtime; Edmonds, Kerrville Tivy stun Veterans Memorial with game-winning kickoff return TD
Read full article: Boerne tops Somerset, remains perfect; Steele edges Judson in triple-overtime; Edmonds, Kerrville Tivy stun Veterans Memorial with game-winning kickoff return TDWeek 10's results set the stage for an incredible finish to the 2022 high school football season, as Boerne defeated Somerset to remain undefeated, Steele edged Judson in a triple-overtime thriller, and Kerrville Tivy stunned Veterans Memorial.
BGC Week 10 Preview: Boerne vs. Somerset headlines Friday’s schedule
Read full article: BGC Week 10 Preview: Boerne vs. Somerset headlines Friday’s scheduleTwo weeks remain in the 2022 high school football season, and Week 10′s matchups will prove pivotal for playoff positioning. There is no better example than our Big Game Coverage (BGC) Game of the Week, which shines a spotlight on two squads boasting undefeated records in 14-4A Division I:
Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still wins
Read full article: Alamo Heights shuts out Harlandale, leads crazy district race; Reagan rallies past Johnson with 21-point 4th quarter; La Vernia moves home game to Floresville, still winsThe 2022 high school football season got even wilder during Week 8, as Alamo Heights defeated Harlandale to lead a crazy District 14-5A Division II race, Reagan completed a remarkable 21-point 4th-quarter comeback to take down Johnson and La Vernia moved their home game to Floresville due to a unique set of circumstances.
BGC Week 8 Preview: Harlandale vs. Alamo Heights headlines Friday’s schedule
Read full article: BGC Week 8 Preview: Harlandale vs. Alamo Heights headlines Friday’s scheduleWeek 8 of the 2022 high school football season features a battle of undefeated teams, as Alamo Heights hosts Harlandale for the lead in District 14-5A Division II.
BGC Week 3 Preview: Harlan vs. Brennan, Floresville vs. Somerset headline games to stream Friday night
Read full article: BGC Week 3 Preview: Harlan vs. Brennan, Floresville vs. Somerset headline games to stream Friday nightDistrict play in 29-6A kicks off in style with a showdown between two of the best teams in the area in Harlan vs. Brennan, while Floresville and Somerset put their undefeated records on the line at Bulldog Stadium on Friday night.
BGC Week 2 Preview: Somerset vs. Southside among best games to stream Friday night
Read full article: BGC Week 2 Preview: Somerset vs. Southside among best games to stream Friday nightSomerset and Southside renew the Battle of 1604 on Friday night, just one of many great matchups to stream on the BGC App this Friday night in Week 2 of the 2022 high school football season.
FACT FOCUS: Biden cancer remark causes confusion
Read full article: FACT FOCUS: Biden cancer remark causes confusionPresident Joe Biden’s speech at a former coal-fired power plant in Massachusetts this week led to widespread claims on social media that he made a significant announcement not about climate change, but about his health.
BCSO investigating allegations of explicit photos shared among Somerset ISD students
Read full article: BCSO investigating allegations of explicit photos shared among Somerset ISD studentsSomerset High School parents were made aware Friday through email about an investigation involving students sharing explicit photos.
Somerset elementary is 1 of 5 in US in running for $50,000 teaching prize
Read full article: Somerset elementary is 1 of 5 in US in running for $50,000 teaching prizeAn elementary school in Somerset ISD was named among the five finalists for the National Institute for Excellence in Teaching Founders’ Award — and it was the only Texas school to make the list.
Massive brush fire in Somerset draws large emergency response, prompts evacuations
Read full article: Massive brush fire in Somerset draws large emergency response, prompts evacuationsOne hundred and ninety acres of brush in Somerset went up in flames Friday afternoon, drawing a heavy response from area fire crews and prompting residential evacuations.
No. 3 Johnson opens playoff run against No. 8 New Braunfels; BGC Roadtrip features Somerset vs. Fredericksburg; Three games to watch in Bi-District round
Read full article: No. 3 Johnson opens playoff run against No. 8 New Braunfels; BGC Roadtrip features Somerset vs. Fredericksburg; Three games to watch in Bi-District roundKSAT 12's Big Game coverage kicks off the 2021 playoffs with some great matchups in the Bi-District round, including No. 3 Johnson vs. No. 8 New Braunfels.
VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Hondo tops Somerset in Class 4A Bi-District round
Read full article: VOLLEYBALL PLAYOFFS: Hondo tops Somerset in Class 4A Bi-District roundOn the first night of UIL playoff action for high school volleyball, Hondo sweeps Somerset in the Class 4A Bi-District round at Medina Valley High School.
Somerset ISD to begin offering mental health services, counseling at Thrive Center this week
Read full article: Somerset ISD to begin offering mental health services, counseling at Thrive Center this weekThe new Thrive Health and Wellness Center at Zacharias Early College Leadership Academy that will provide support to students, teachers and families officially opens this week.
Fire and Armor Bowl between 3-0 Dragons, 2-0 Titans headlines Week 8 matchups; Somerset begins district play against La Vernia; Steele faces Clemens in 27-6A
Read full article: Fire and Armor Bowl between 3-0 Dragons, 2-0 Titans headlines Week 8 matchups; Somerset begins district play against La Vernia; Steele faces Clemens in 27-6AWeek 8 of KSAT 12′s Big Game Coverages features some crucial neighborhood rivalries, including the fourth installment of the Fire and Armor Bowl and a classic battle at Lehnhoff Stadium between Steele and Clemens.
14 students died by suicide in top three Bexar County school districts last school year, officials say
Read full article: 14 students died by suicide in top three Bexar County school districts last school year, officials saySchool districts are taking a more aggressive approach in trying to educate communities and providing programs to provide mental health services.
Floresville remains undefeated on Hail Mary; Detmer legacy paces Somerset to 3-0 start; TMI wins first home game since 2019
Read full article: Floresville remains undefeated on Hail Mary; Detmer legacy paces Somerset to 3-0 start; TMI wins first home game since 2019Preston Freeman caught the game-winning touchdown, as Floresville remains one of several undefeated teams in the San Antonio area.
McCollum vs. Somerset features undefeated teams; Which team has the most surprising start?; BGC Road Trip to New Braunfels for Wurst Bowl
Read full article: McCollum vs. Somerset features undefeated teams; Which team has the most surprising start?; BGC Road Trip to New Braunfels for Wurst BowlUndefeated teams like Somerset, McCollum, Central Catholic and Alamo Heights put their records on the line in Week 3 of the high school football season.
KSAT 12′s Big Game Coverage pregame party visits McCollum-Somerset for unbeaten showdown at Bulldog Stadium
Read full article: KSAT 12′s Big Game Coverage pregame party visits McCollum-Somerset for unbeaten showdown at Bulldog StadiumDavid and RJ are interacting with the fans, band members, cheerleaders and students who are part of the atmosphere that makes Friday nights great.
Somerset stuns Southside in Battle of 1604; Steele’s defense shuts down Reagan; Holmes, McCollum, Kennedy still undefeated
Read full article: Somerset stuns Southside in Battle of 1604; Steele’s defense shuts down Reagan; Holmes, McCollum, Kennedy still undefeatedThe Somerset Bulldogs are just one of several area teams piecing together impressive starts to the 2021 high school football season, alongside the likes of Steele, Holmes and Kennedy.
Man arrested for burglarizing Somerset ISD campus before driving off in Cadillac, police say
Read full article: Man arrested for burglarizing Somerset ISD campus before driving off in Cadillac, police sayA man accused of burglarizing one of Somerset Independent School District’s campuses this week is now behind bars, according to Somerset ISD police.
Surveillance shows man burglarizing Somerset campus before driving off in Cadillac, district says
Read full article: Surveillance shows man burglarizing Somerset campus before driving off in Cadillac, district saysPolice officers for the Somerset Independent School District are searching for a man accused of burglarizing one of the district’s campuses this week.
Brennan wins early-season showdown against Reagan; Alamo Heights earns dramatic victory over Boerne; Robert Bruce, Koy Detmer get first wins as head coaches
Read full article: Brennan wins early-season showdown against Reagan; Alamo Heights earns dramatic victory over Boerne; Robert Bruce, Koy Detmer get first wins as head coachesBrennan beats Reagan, Alamo Heights stuns Boerne and a pair of new head coach earn their first wins as we recap Week 1 of the 2021 high school football season.
2021 high school football season preview; Brennan tops preseason rankings; Southside, Poteet among teams to watch
Read full article: 2021 high school football season preview; Brennan tops preseason rankings; Southside, Poteet among teams to watchThis 2021 season preview edition of the Big Game Coverage Newsletter breaks down the biggest storylines in local high school football with teams like Brennan, Southside and Poteet.
Game stream schedule: KSAT 12′s Big Game Coverage and Texas Sports Production livestream 100+ high school football games in 2021
Read full article: Game stream schedule: KSAT 12′s Big Game Coverage and Texas Sports Production livestream 100+ high school football games in 2021There are three ways to access KSAT’s multi-stream experience Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights, starting Aug. 26 through Nov. 6.
UK insurance scheme for live events gets partial welcome
Read full article: UK insurance scheme for live events gets partial welcomeOrganizers of live events in the U.K., such as festivals and theaters, have given their partial support to a new coronavirus-related insurance initiative aimed at easing their financial worries.
The last supermoon of 2021 -- aka the Strawberry Moon -- is happening this week
Read full article: The last supermoon of 2021 -- aka the Strawberry Moon -- is happening this weekIf you’ve missed any of the celestial events that have happened this year already -- the Pink Moon in April or the recent solar eclipse, to name a couple -- you’ve got one more chance to witness a rare supermoon this year, and it’s happening this week.
Somerset community raises funds for proper memorial service for mother tragically killed
Read full article: Somerset community raises funds for proper memorial service for mother tragically killedThe community of Somerset came together Sunday afternoon for a plate sale in honor of a mother who was tragically murdered.
HIGHLIGHTS: Williams’ grand slam powers Judson softball into Regional Final
Read full article: HIGHLIGHTS: Williams’ grand slam powers Judson softball into Regional FinalJunior Keely Williams' grand slam capped an impressive 8-run explosion in the top of the 5th, as the Judson softball team rolled past O'Connor in the decisive game of their best-of-three UIL Regional Semifinal playoff series at Somerset High School on Saturday evening.
‘Everything is just gone’: Three families displaced after massive fire destroys multiple homes and vehicles
Read full article: ‘Everything is just gone’: Three families displaced after massive fire destroys multiple homes and vehiclesThree families were forced out of their homes. Leslie Ramos said she and her family have been left with almost nothing.
3 homes destroyed, 9 vehicles damaged by massive fire in Atascosa County, fire marshal’s office says
Read full article: 3 homes destroyed, 9 vehicles damaged by massive fire in Atascosa County, fire marshal’s office saysA massive fire in Atascosa County has destroyed multiple homes and damaged several vehicles late Sunday night.
Coldplay, Jorja Smith to play virtual Glastonbury gig in May
Read full article: Coldplay, Jorja Smith to play virtual Glastonbury gig in MayFILE - In this Friday, June 28, 2019 file photo, a general view of a sign on the third day of Glastonbury Festival at Worthy Farm, Somerset, England. This year, 2021, the Glastonbury Festival is going online. Organizers say they will stage a one-day livestreamed concert at Worthy Farm in southwest England, home to the annual music extravaganza. Glastonbury organizer Emily Eavis said the Live at Worthy Farm event would be like the festival but without people. (Photo by Joel C Ryan/Invision/AP, File)LONDON – This year the Glastonbury Festival is going online.
HIGHLIGHTS: Styles’ buzzer-beater sends Boerne boys to State
Read full article: HIGHLIGHTS: Styles’ buzzer-beater sends Boerne boys to StateSAN ANTONIO – Devin Styles scored the game-winning layup at the final buzzer, and the Boerne boys basketball team defeated Somerset 61-59 in the Class 4A Regional Final to clinch the program’s first trip to the UIL State Tournament since 2008.
Driver who tried to run Somerset police officer off the road had 17 bags of heroin in his truck, affidavit states
Read full article: Driver who tried to run Somerset police officer off the road had 17 bags of heroin in his truck, affidavit statesThe officer contacted the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office and followed Rosas’ truck as it turned on Somerset Road and drove in circles in the city. Rosas eventually stopped the truck along a street, exited the truck and began shouting at the officer, the affidavit said. AdThe suspect said “**** you and **** this” before getting back into the truck and driving off toward the intersection of Loop 1604 and Somerset Road, the affidavit states. In Rosas’ vehicle, officers found 17 bags of heroin, totaling 22.36 grams, inside a Jack Links beef jerky container. They also found a glass pipe and a dash camera inside Rosas’ truck.
Country Hall of Famer, actor Kris Kristofferson has retired
Read full article: Country Hall of Famer, actor Kris Kristofferson has retiredFILE - Singer Kris Kristofferson performs at the Glastonbury music festival at Worthy Farm, in Somerset, England, on June 23, 2017. Kristofferson has retired after five decades. A statement from his publicist said the Country Music Hall of Famer and Grammy winner retired in 2020. The Texas-born Oxford scholar brought introspective and poetic lyrics to country music with songs like Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down and Me and Bobby McGee. He has starred in 70 films and earned a Golden Globe for his performance in “A Star is Born.”He was inducted to the Country Music Hall of Fame and was awarded the Johnny Mercer Award from the Songwriter Hall of Fame.
First full moon of 2021 will arrive next week
Read full article: First full moon of 2021 will arrive next weekGLASTONBURY, ENGLAND - JANUARY 11: A so-called wolf moon rises over Glastonbury Tor on January 11, 2017 in Somerset, England. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)This year’s first full moon is arriving next week, and astronomers are calling it the “Wolf Moon.”According to NASA, you’ll be able to see the Wolf Moon at its fullest on Jan. 28, around 1:16 p.m., appearing opposite of the Sun. The moon is also called the “Ice Moon,” as it’s known as the first full moon of winter. February’s full “Snow Moon” will reach its peak in the early morning hours of Saturday, Feb. 27, according to the Almanac. To learn more about the Snow Moon, click here.
Koy Detmer, son of late great Sonny Detmer, hired as Somerset’s head football coach
Read full article: Koy Detmer, son of late great Sonny Detmer, hired as Somerset’s head football coachSOMERSET – The Detmer legacy continues at Somerset High School. On Monday evening, the Somerset School District Board of Trustees met to name Koy Detmer as the new head football coach. Koy is the son of longtime high school football coaching legend Sonny Detmer, who passed away last September. Koy played quarterback for his father at Mission High School and served as head coach of the Eagles for the past five seasons. He played eight seasons with the Philadelphia Eagles and had a brief stint with the Minnesota Vikings.
Police officer pays for shoplifting suspects' holiday dinner
Read full article: Police officer pays for shoplifting suspects' holiday dinnerThis undated photo provided by the Somerset Police Department shows Officer Matt Lima in Somerset, Mass. He is being praised for using his own money to purchase $250 gift cards for two women accused of trying to steal groceries last month. – A Massachusetts police officer declined to charge two women accused of trying to steal groceries for the children — and instead bought them Christmas dinner. Somerset Officer Matt Lima responded to a report of shoplifting Dec. 20 at Stop & Shop, where two women with two young children were accused of putting groceries into bags at a self-checkout kiosk without scanning them. The women said they had fallen on hard times and were trying to provide a Christmas dinner for the children.
6 San Antonio school districts receive donations totaling $500,000 from Toyota
Read full article: 6 San Antonio school districts receive donations totaling $500,000 from ToyotaSAN ANTONIO – Six San Antonio-area school districts facing a digital divide were given donations totaling $500,000 to help students with e-learning. Somerset ISD received the largest chunk of the donation — $300,000 — and the rest was dispersed to Southside, East Central, Harlandale, South San and Southwest ISDs. The districts surround the Toyota manufacturing plant south of San Antonio. San Antonio’s digital divide was thrust into the spotlight this year as parents had to choose between educating their kids at home or sending them back to class during the pandemic. KSAT explains: Digital divide in San Antonio amid the pandemic
Nonprofit conducting mass testing for COVID-19 at Somerset ISD
Read full article: Nonprofit conducting mass testing for COVID-19 at Somerset ISDSOMERSET, Texas – A new nonprofit is conducting mass testing for COVID-19 at the Somerset Independent School District to get students back into the classroom safely. Somerset ISD received the testing service for free as part of the nonprofit’s pilot program. Last week, more than 200 Somerset High School students and staff members were tested for COVID-19. Somerset ISD Superintendent Saul Hinojosa said testing is only mandatory for students participating in extracurricular activities and are required to travel outside of the school. “It’s only mandatory for any students who participate in extracurricular activities being that they travel.”Hinojosa said around 1,600 of the 4,100 students enrolled at Somerset ISD are back in classrooms for in-person learning.
Two legendary coaches at Somerset die one day apart
Read full article: Two legendary coaches at Somerset die one day apartSAN ANTONIO – Somerset ISD has suffered the loss of another legendary coach. Powerlifting coach Marvin Allen died Wednesday morning, according to the district’s athletic director Keith Higginbotham. “Coach Allen was loved and respected by so many athletes and his fellow co-workers and leaves a lasting impact in our hearts. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Geri, and all of the Allen family,” a Somerset ISD Facebook post read. RELATED: Legendary San Antonio-area, Somerset head football coach Sonny Detmer dies
Legendary San Antonio-area, Somerset head football coach Sonny Detmer dies
Read full article: Legendary San Antonio-area, Somerset head football coach Sonny Detmer diesSAN ANTONIO – Legendary San Antonio-area and Somerset head football coach Sonny Detmer has died. Detmer is one of the state’s all-time winningest head football coaches. Detmer’s sons, Ty and Koy, played quarterback for their father and went on to successful collegiate and NFL careers after prolific high school careers. Ty Detmer won the Heisman Trophy while at BYU and Koy Detmer was the starting quarterback for Colorado. Detmer’s grandsons also played quarterback for him at Somerset.
Thirteen returning starters ready to power Marion football this season
Read full article: Thirteen returning starters ready to power Marion football this seasonMARION After posting a nearly-perfect record in District 14-3A Division I last season, the Marion Bulldogs head into the 2020 season with a deep group of returning starters ready to advance past the second round of the playoffs. Marion will open their season in a Battle of the Bulldogs against Somerset on Friday, Aug. 28. MORE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL COVERAGE
Officials ID 23-year-old driver ejected, killed in rollover crash on I-35
Read full article: Officials ID 23-year-old driver ejected, killed in rollover crash on I-35SAN ANTONIO A 23-year-old driver who died Monday night in a rollover crash on Interstate 35 in Southwest Bexar County has been identified. Jacob Ramos Hernandez, of Somerset, was pronounced dead at the scene of the wreck, which happened just after 11 p.m. Monday on the southbound lanes of I-35 at Luckey Road. According to deputies, Hernandez was traveling southbound on the highway in a four-door sedan and struck a small sport utility vehicle from behind. Deputies said the sedan veered off into the center median, went airborne, and Hernandez was ejected from the sedan onto the main lanes of the highway. Deputies said several other vehicles were involved in the crash, however, there werent any other injuries.
Driver arrested after chase from San Antonio to Somerset
Read full article: Driver arrested after chase from San Antonio to SomersetDriver arrested after chase from San Antonio to SomersetPublished: July 9, 2020, 7:54 amA man who allegedly tried to get away from San Antonio police by leading them on a 15 mile chase has ended up in jail anyway.