SAPD: Driver charged with DWI following crash that critically injured 2 people
SAN ANTONIO โ Two people are in critical condition and a driver is in police custody following a 2-vehicle crash on the cityโs Northwest Side early Thursday morning, San Antonio police said. The crash happened just after midnight in the 7200 block of Wurzbach Road, not far from Babcock Road and the Medical Center area. A 38-year-old man and a 36-year-old woman were taken to University Hospital in critical condition. The driver of the Nissan and a passenger of the Ford were also transported to University Hospital with non-critical injuries, police said. AdInvestigators say the driver of the Nissan admitted to consuming alcoholic beverages and was evaluated for intoxication and will now be charged with DWI.
Woman facing DWI charges after crashing sedan into SUV on Northwest Side, police say
San Antonio police respond to a crash on Monday, Jan. 18, 2021, in the 2300 block of Babcock Road, near Wurzbach Road on the Northwest Side. SAN ANTONIO โ A woman is facing charges of driving while intoxicated after San Antonio police said she caused a rollover crash that sent one person to the hospital. The crash happened around 1:45 a.m. Monday in the 2300 block of Babcock Road, near Wurzbach Road on the Northwest Side. Police said the woman was driving a sedan and struck an SUV, causing it to rollover. SAPD, the San Antonio Fire Department and EMS were on the scene of the crash.
SAPD: Suspects unable to steal money from ATM ditch truck with broken chains still attached
SAN ANTONIO โ San Antonio police are searching for suspects who they say attempted to break into a Chase Bank ATM early Monday morning. The attempted theft was reported around 4:45 a.m. in the 3700 block of Colony Drive, not far from Wurzbach Road and Interstate 10. According to SAPD, the suspects possibly used two to three vehicles in the attempt, including one that was stolen out of Von Ormy. A possible suspect vehicle was left in a car wash in the same parking lot. Another vehicle ditched further down the road was found still running with a broken chain attached to the bumper.
No sleigh and reindeer? Better ship Christmas gifts early this year
SAN ANTONIO โ Unless you have a sleigh and reindeer at your disposal, youโd be wise to ship Christmas presents early this year as the U.S. Employees were as busy as elves Thursday at The UPS Store on Wurzbach Road in San Antonio. Thatโs the cutoff date for ground shipping for USPS, UPS, and FedEx. You will still be able to mail and ship after that, but it will cost you. Many retailers are urging customers to shop and ship early and take advantage of curbside pickup if available.
Torchyโs Tacos to open 4th San Antonio location in early 2021
SAN ANTONIO โ Another Torchyโs Tacos is heading to the Alamo City, this time in the Medical Center. The Austin-based taco chain announced its newest San Antonio location is set to open in February 2021. It will be housed at 8435 Wurzbach Road, situated between Fredericksburg Road and Sid Katz Drive. Torchyโs, which started as a food truck in Austin in 2006, first arrived in San Antonio in 2014 with a Lincoln Heights spot. Its Green Chile Queso and Diablo Sauce are also sold at Whole Foods stores in Texas.
Man fatally struck on sidewalk by suspected drunken driver IDโd by authorities
SAN ANTONIO โ The Bexar County Medical Examinerโs Office has identified a man who was fatally struck late Saturday night while walking on a sidewalk in Leon Valley. Carlos Javier Sifuentes, 39, was pronounced dead at the scene of the crash that occurred around 11:55 p.m. in the 5400 block of Wurzbach Road, officials said. Following the incident, Leon Valley police arrested Rebecca Deleon on a charge of intoxicated manslaughter. Police said Deleon was traveling northbound on Wurzbach Road when she lost control of her vehicle, drove to the sidewalk and struck Sifuentes. Her vehicle also slammed into a tree in the parking lot of Wells Fargo.
New Lebanese spot Zaatar Lebanese Grill debuts in San Antonio
A new Lebanese spot has debuted in the neighborhood. Called Zaatar Lebanese Grill, the fresh arrival is located at 9323 Wurzbach Road. Zaatar Lebanese Grill offers sandwiches, salad and chicken, with menu items ranging from beef kebab plates to a za'atar pizza with dried oregano, thyme, sesame seeds, salt and sumac mixed with olive oil. Zaatar Lebanese Grill has already attracted fans thus far, with a five-star rating out of five reviews on Yelp. Zaatar Lebanese Grill has yet to share its business hours online.