Man convicted, sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2023 murder of woman at San Antonio taco stand
Read full article: Man convicted, sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2023 murder of woman at San Antonio taco standThe jury issued a guilty verdict against Roland Contreras Jr. on Friday, deliberating for only about 30 minutes.
Harlandale ISD marks 50 years of Cultural Arts Fair with parade, performances and 5K run
Read full article: Harlandale ISD marks 50 years of Cultural Arts Fair with parade, performances and 5K runThe Harlandale Independent School District is celebrating the 50th anniversary of its Cultural Arts Fair this Saturday with a parade, student performances and a new five-kilometer run.
Man convicted of stabbing his 81-year-old partner to death receives 40-year prison sentence
Read full article: Man convicted of stabbing his 81-year-old partner to death receives 40-year prison sentenceA man who confessed to murdering his partner more than one year ago was sentenced to 40 years in prison last week.
Medical examiner's office identifies man who shot, killed himself with weapon while in SAPD custody
Read full article: Medical examiner's office identifies man who shot, killed himself with weapon while in SAPD custodyThe Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office identified the man San Antonio police said shot and killed himself in police custody last Thursday.
Video shows driver rescuing child found wandering along busy South Side road
Read full article: Video shows driver rescuing child found wandering along busy South Side roadFinding forgotten cellphones and wallets inside her vehicle are not unusual occurrences for Michelle Gallegos. Finding a child walking alone outside a vehicle, however, caused her a bit of a panic.
BCSO busts gambling operation at same South Side location from 2022 raid
Read full article: BCSO busts gambling operation at same South Side location from 2022 raidBexar County deputies raided a suspected illegal gambling operation Thursday at a location authorities previously busted in 2022, Sheriff Javier Salazar said.
Suspect shot, killed himself with his weapon while in custody, SAPD chief says
Read full article: Suspect shot, killed himself with his weapon while in custody, SAPD chief saysThe San Antonio Police Department said it is investigating what led up to a suspect shooting and killing himself while in custody on Thursday afternoon.
‘Thank you’: Operation Prom Drive receives hundreds of dresses after KSAT story
Read full article: ‘Thank you’: Operation Prom Drive receives hundreds of dresses after KSAT storyHundreds of dresses and suits poured into Operation Prom Drive after KSAT aired a call for donations, rescuing a South Side campaign that had struggled amid the economy.
Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after shooting on South Side, police say
Read full article: Man hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after shooting on South Side, police sayA man suffered life-threatening injuries after a shooting on the South Side, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
Traffic officers, speed trailer may be added to SE Military Drive after latest crash, councilwoman says
Read full article: Traffic officers, speed trailer may be added to SE Military Drive after latest crash, councilwoman saysThe city upgraded a crosswalk this past fall to help prevent people from getting hit by cars. But just this week, another crash happened.
5th annual Southside Book Fair returns to celebrate local authors and literacy
Read full article: 5th annual Southside Book Fair returns to celebrate local authors and literacyThe 5th Annual Southside Book Fair returns for another exciting year. It brings together readers, writers, and families for a dynamic celebration of literacy and local talent.
Woman hospitalized after being struck by vehicle on South Side, police say
Read full article: Woman hospitalized after being struck by vehicle on South Side, police sayA woman was hospitalized with “serious to life-threatening” injuries after being struck by a vehicle on the South Side, according to San Antonio police.
BCSO: Male dies after retaining wall collapses, buries him in ‘large amount of dirt’ in south Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO: Male dies after retaining wall collapses, buries him in ‘large amount of dirt’ in south Bexar CountyA male died after a retaining wall collapsed and buried him under dirt in south Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
SAFD: South Side house fire started after domestic dispute, may have caused separate grass fire
Read full article: SAFD: South Side house fire started after domestic dispute, may have caused separate grass fireThe San Antonio Fire Department is investigating a fire on the South Side they believe was started after a domestic dispute.
Harlandale student apprehended off campus after report of handgun on campus, district says
Read full article: Harlandale student apprehended off campus after report of handgun on campus, district saysA Harlandale High School student was taken into custody off campus after the school was placed on lockdown Friday afternoon, according to the district.
Man accused of child sex crimes in Indianapolis arrested at hotel on South Side, FBI says
Read full article: Man accused of child sex crimes in Indianapolis arrested at hotel on South Side, FBI saysA 48-year-old man accused of crimes against children in Indianapolis was recently arrested without further incident at a Motel 6 located on the South Side, according to the FBI.
Officers unsure whether man was hit with bullet or glass after South Side shooting, police say
Read full article: Officers unsure whether man was hit with bullet or glass after South Side shooting, police sayOfficers are unsure whether a man later hospitalized was hit with a bullet or glass after a shooting on the South Side, according to San Antonio police.
Man convicted of capital murder after 5+ hours of jury deliberations, sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Man convicted of capital murder after 5+ hours of jury deliberations, sentenced to life in prisonAfter five days in court, a Bexar County grand jury returned a guilty verdict Tuesday afternoon for a man charged in connection with a 2022 capital murder case.
Council approves $8.6M grant submission to support southwest greenway trail expansion
Read full article: Council approves $8.6M grant submission to support southwest greenway trail expansionThe San Antonio City Council has taken a major step toward expanding outdoor connectivity on the city’s Southwest Side by approving the submission of a grant application totaling up to $8.6 million in state funding.
Man arrested in connection with South Side car wash stabbing, affidavit says
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with South Side car wash stabbing, affidavit saysA man has been arrested in connection with a stabbing on the South Side that left a man in his 30s in critical condition, according to an affidavit.
Surviving stepfather identifies son as shooter in Bexar County capital murder trial
Read full article: Surviving stepfather identifies son as shooter in Bexar County capital murder trialJurors in the trial of Frank Falcon were shown body-camera video and heard testimony Wednesday that prosecutors said strengthens their case against the defendant accused of killing his mother and wounding his stepfather nearly four full years ago.
After years of delays, trial for man accused in 2022 capital murder begins in Bexar County
Read full article: After years of delays, trial for man accused in 2022 capital murder begins in Bexar CountyThe capital murder trial for a man accused of shooting and killing his mother nearly four full years ago is officially underway Tuesday inside a Bexar County courtroom.
San Antonio man gets 20-year sentence in plea deal for 2023 deadly carjacking
Read full article: San Antonio man gets 20-year sentence in plea deal for 2023 deadly carjackingA man originally accused in a deadly San Antonio carjacking that led to a double homicide has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after accepting a plea deal.
Palo Alto College revives baseball, building a legacy on San Antonio’s South Side
Read full article: Palo Alto College revives baseball, building a legacy on San Antonio’s South SideThe Palo Alto College baseball program has been revived after a three-year hiatus. The team's absence was felt, as it serves as the only JUCO baseball program in the area.
SAFD urges San Antonio residents to use space heaters safely after South Side home fire
Read full article: SAFD urges San Antonio residents to use space heaters safely after South Side home fireAfter a South Side home was destroyed Tuesday afternoon in a fire caused by a space heater, the San Antonio Fire Department is urging residents to use heaters safely.
Man found dead after vehicle fire on South Side, San Antonio Fire Department says
Read full article: Man found dead after vehicle fire on South Side, San Antonio Fire Department saysA 61-year-old man was found dead after a vehicle caught fire Tuesday evening on the South Side, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.
Mission Branch Library presents ‘San Antonio: Places, Spirit and Light’
Read full article: Mission Branch Library presents ‘San Antonio: Places, Spirit and Light’The Mission Branch Library invites the community to experience "San Antonio: Places, Spirit and Light," a special art exhibition featuring prints and paintings by local artist Kathleen Baker Pittman.
New $19 million SAPD substation to break ground on San Antonio’s South Side
Read full article: New $19 million SAPD substation to break ground on San Antonio’s South SideOn Monday, the City of San Antonio will break ground on a new police substation on the South Side. The project was part of the 2022 voter-approved bond.
Driver hospitalized after 18-wheeler flips over on Loop 410, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Driver hospitalized after 18-wheeler flips over on Loop 410, San Antonio police saySan Antonio police said a driver was rushed to a hospital after an 18-wheeler flipped over on Loop 410 on the far South Side.
New community center planned for South Side neighborhood, TDLR says
Read full article: New community center planned for South Side neighborhood, TDLR saysA new community center will begin construction at the site of a former one in a South Side neighborhood in summer 2026, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
SAPD officer, injured man identified after domestic violence-turned-shooting incident
Read full article: SAPD officer, injured man identified after domestic violence-turned-shooting incidentA man was hospitalized and is facing charges after a domestic violence-related call ended with a shooting involving a San Antonio Police Department officer, according to Chief William McManus.
San Antonio Latina Legacy and Live from the Southside magazine partner to honor Latina trailblazers
Read full article: San Antonio Latina Legacy and Live from the Southside magazine partner to honor Latina trailblazersThis initiative is a space to remember where we come from, recognize the power of where we are, and inspire the brilliance of where we’re going.
New public artwork ‘Kindred’ celebrates community and heritage along World Heritage Trail
Read full article: New public artwork ‘Kindred’ celebrates community and heritage along World Heritage TrailThe 20-foot-tall steel sculpture, featuring two hands emerging from rippling water, symbolizes unity and heritage, inspired by a Mission San José descendant.
SAPD ‘unsure’ of whether officer shot man in domestic violence-turned-shooting incident
Read full article: SAPD ‘unsure’ of whether officer shot man in domestic violence-turned-shooting incidentA man is hospitalized and is expected to face charges after a domestic violence-related call ended with a shooting involving a San Antonio Police Department officer, according to Chief William McManus.
How SAPD SAFFE officers work with South Side businesses to prevent crime
Read full article: How SAPD SAFFE officers work with South Side businesses to prevent crimeSan Antonio police SAFFE officers on the South Side are spreading the word about their free crime-prevention services by connecting directly with local businesses.
Local businesses launch donation drive for South Side family after fatal crash
Read full article: Local businesses launch donation drive for South Side family after fatal crashJust months after a deadly crash on the South Side, a family is now forced to go through the holiday season without a mother.
Man sustains life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in neck on South Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Man sustains life-threatening injuries after being stabbed in neck on South Side, SAPD saysA man sustained life-threatening injuries after he was stabbed in the neck on the South Side, the San Antonio Police Department said Wednesday.
Woman struck by vehicle outside her South Side home in hit-and-run, SAPD says
Read full article: Woman struck by vehicle outside her South Side home in hit-and-run, SAPD saysA 66-year-old woman outside her South Side home was struck by a vehicle in a hit-and-run crash Saturday night, according to San Antonio police.
Family pleads for safety upgrades on Roosevelt Avenue after losing loved one in crash
Read full article: Family pleads for safety upgrades on Roosevelt Avenue after losing loved one in crashAfter a San Antonio woman was hit and killed while trying to cross the street, her husband is sharing her story in the hopes that it never happens again.
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison after accepting plea deal in connection with fatal shooting
Read full article: Man sentenced to 10 years in prison after accepting plea deal in connection with fatal shootingA man was sentenced to 10 years in prison on Monday after he took a plea deal in connection with a fatal shooting more than two years ago.
Roosevelt Avenue’s deadly reputation pushes community plea for immediate safety improvements
Read full article: Roosevelt Avenue’s deadly reputation pushes community plea for immediate safety improvementsNeighbors tell KSAT speeding and missing safety features have turned Roosevelt Avenue into a deadly danger zone. That’s why they’re calling on the city and state for help.
Elderly man in critical condition after being hit by vehicle on South Side, police say
Read full article: Elderly man in critical condition after being hit by vehicle on South Side, police sayAn elderly man is in critical condition after he was hit by an SUV on the South Side, the San Antonio Police Department said.
2 arrested after 2-year-old girl found wandering alone in woods on South Side, BCSO says
Read full article: 2 arrested after 2-year-old girl found wandering alone in woods on South Side, BCSO saysTwo people were arrested after a 2-year-old girl was caught on camera wandering alone on the South Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Man hospitalized in critical condition after altercation at South Side bar, police say
Read full article: Man hospitalized in critical condition after altercation at South Side bar, police sayA man was hospitalized in critical condition after an altercation at a South Side bar, San Antonio police said Wednesday night.
Man arrested after punching, biting and scratching officer on South Side, SAPD says
Read full article: Man arrested after punching, biting and scratching officer on South Side, SAPD saysA 30-year-old man was arrested after he punched, bit and scratched a San Antonio Police officer Tuesday night on the South Side.
ME’s office identifies woman killed after vehicle hits, drags her one block on far South Side
Read full article: ME’s office identifies woman killed after vehicle hits, drags her one block on far South SideA woman was killed after she was hit and dragged by a vehicle about one block on the South Side, according to San Antonio police.
South Side neighbor calls for increased enforcement after street racing crash hospitalizes several
Read full article: South Side neighbor calls for increased enforcement after street racing crash hospitalizes severalTwo drivers racing in a South Side neighborhood sent at least four people to the hospital on the Wednesday before Thanksgiving.
Family calls for change after loved one fatally struck by suspected drunk driver in South Side crash
Read full article: Family calls for change after loved one fatally struck by suspected drunk driver in South Side crashThe family of a man fatally struck by a suspected intoxicated driver last weekend on the South Side held a balloon release in his honor on Wednesday.
Several hospitalized following multi-vehicle crash on South Side, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Several hospitalized following multi-vehicle crash on South Side, San Antonio police saySeveral people were taken to the hospital following a head-on crash involving multiple vehicles on the South Side on Wednesday afternoon.
South Side resource center addresses growing food insecurity need during holiday season
Read full article: South Side resource center addresses growing food insecurity need during holiday seasonFood insecurity remains a pressing issue in Bexar County, with 14% of residents struggling to access enough food, according to the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District.
Man accused of intoxication manslaughter after hitting pedestrian on South Side, records show
Read full article: Man accused of intoxication manslaughter after hitting pedestrian on South Side, records showSan Antonio police and Bexar County court records confirmed the name of a 21-year-old man accused of intoxication manslaughter in connection with a crash on the South Side.
SAPD: Suspect arrested nude after hitting man with vehicle during jewelry store robbery on South Side
Read full article: SAPD: Suspect arrested nude after hitting man with vehicle during jewelry store robbery on South SideA man was arrested while naked after allegedly stealing jewelry and hitting someone with his vehicle while fleeing from a South Side jewelry store, according to San Antonio police.
Pedestrian killed in South Side crash involving suspected intoxicated driver, SAPD says
Read full article: Pedestrian killed in South Side crash involving suspected intoxicated driver, SAPD saysA suspected intoxicated driver accused of fatally striking a pedestrian on the South Side was arrested, according to San Antonio police.
SAPD: Officers searched around 30 minutes for woman who crashed into creek, her phone pinged a mile away from crash site
Read full article: SAPD: Officers searched around 30 minutes for woman who crashed into creek, her phone pinged a mile away from crash siteSan Antonio police spent roughly less than 30 minutes searching for a woman who crashed into a creek on the South Side a day before she was found dead, SAPD told KSAT.
New mural on South Side celebrates San Antonio’s rich cultural heritage
Read full article: New mural on South Side celebrates San Antonio’s rich cultural heritageA vibrant new mural on the South Side weaves together San Antonio’s rich cultural heritage — from the Missions Historical Park to San Antonio Spurs basketball celebrations.
Live From the Southside publisher recognized by Bexar County Clerk’s Office
Read full article: Live From the Southside publisher recognized by Bexar County Clerk’s OfficeApril Monterrosa, the publisher of Live From the Southside, was recognized by the Bexar County Clerk’s Office for her commitment to the South Side community.
Family seeks answers after finding woman in creek more than 24 hours after fatal South Side crash
Read full article: Family seeks answers after finding woman in creek more than 24 hours after fatal South Side crashMore than 24 hours after a fatal car crash, relatives found their loved one when authorities couldn’t.
Authorities working to recover body after apparent rollover on South Side, SAFD says
Read full article: Authorities working to recover body after apparent rollover on South Side, SAFD saysAuthorities are working to recover a body after an apparent rollover on the South Side, according to a spokesperson with the San Antonio Fire Department.
Man, 60, stabbed in stomach during argument over money on South Side, police say
Read full article: Man, 60, stabbed in stomach during argument over money on South Side, police sayA 60-year-old man was stabbed in the stomach and also struck in the face during an argument over money on the South Side, according to San Antonio police.
Bexar County grand jury indicts Jonathan Joss shooting suspect for actor’s murder
Read full article: Bexar County grand jury indicts Jonathan Joss shooting suspect for actor’s murderA Bexar County grand jury indicted a man on Monday who admitted to pulling the trigger in the June deadly shooting of actor Jonathan Joss.
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.