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Boil water order ends for Helotes residents days after water main break
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HELOTES, Texas – A boil water order was canceled for residents in Helotes on Monday morning, days after a significant water main break on Friday caused concern about the potable water supply.The San Antonio Water System rescinded its boil water notice around 10:30 a.m. Monday, according to a news release.The water notice had been in effect “for the far north side area near Helotes" since Monday evening, “after damage by a non-SAWS contractor at 11401 Lago Vista caused loss of service and a drop of pressure in the potable water...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: HELOTES, Texas – A boil water order was canceled for residents in Helotes on Monday morning, days after a significant water main break on Friday caused concern about the potable water supply.The San Antonio Water System rescinded its boil water notice around 10:30 a.m. Monday, according to a news release.The water notice had been in effect “for the far north side area near Helotes" since Monday evening, “after damage by a non-SAWS contractor at 11401 Lago Vista caused loss of service and a drop of pressure in the potable water...WW…
Gov. Abbott: State to use SA’s Freeman Coliseum as reception center, hotels to house hurricane evacuees
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The city of San Antonio will be assisting the state in its response to Hurricane Hanna, as announced by Governor Greg Abbott.The governor briefed residents on the state’s hurricane response plan Saturday afternoon in Austin.Hurricane Hanna is expected to make landfall Saturday and is categorized as a Category 1 hurricane. Residents are urged to stay in place during the storm, not only to stay safe from the storm, but also to social distance, as the area is one of the most impacted by the coronavirus in the...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: CORPUS CHRISTI, TX – The city of San Antonio will be assisting the state in its response to Hurricane Hanna, as announced by Governor Greg Abbott.The governor briefed residents on the state’s hurricane response plan Saturday afternoon in Austin.Hurricane Hanna is expected to make landfall Saturday and is categorized as a Category 1 hurricane. Residents are urged to stay in place during the storm, not only to stay safe from the storm, but also to social distance, as the area is one of the most impacted by the coronavirus in the...WW…
Bexar County Jail inmate found dead overnight identified, may have been waiting for COVID-19 test
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Update: The inmate that was found dead overnight at the Bexar County Jail early Sunday morning has been identified, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office. Eric McCuiston, 41, was found sometime after 1 a.m. in his cell unresponsive, according to the sheriff’s office. He was being held in an intake medical isolation unit, which is used to hold inmates that are waiting for a COVID-19 test after being booked in the Adult Detention Center.McCuiston’s cause of death has not yet been released and autopsy results are...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Update: The inmate that was found dead overnight at the Bexar County Jail early Sunday morning has been identified, according to the Medical Examiner’s Office. Eric McCuiston, 41, was found sometime after 1 a.m. in his cell unresponsive, according to the sheriff’s office. He was being held in an intake medical isolation unit, which is used to hold inmates that are waiting for a COVID-19 test after being booked in the Adult Detention Center.McCuiston’s cause of death has not yet been released and autopsy results are...WW…
San Antonio police ID officer who was shot in hand during deadly West Side shooting
LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Update:San Antonio police have released the identity of an officer who was shot in the hand during a traffic stop that resulted in the death of two people on the city’s West Side.Officer Sauvage, a five-year veteran, conducted a traffic stop on a blue pickup truck around 11:27 a.m., Friday, in the 2300 block of Pinn Road, according to the San Antonio Police Department.Police said the vehicle came to a stop and Officer Sauvage made contact with the occupants. When the officer opened the driver’s door, the front seat passenger...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Update:San Antonio police have released the identity of an officer who was shot in the hand during a traffic stop that resulted in the death of two people on the city’s West Side.Officer Sauvage, a five-year veteran, conducted a traffic stop on a blue pickup truck around 11:27 a.m., Friday, in the 2300 block of Pinn Road, according to the San Antonio Police Department.Police said the vehicle came to a stop and Officer Sauvage made contact with the occupants. When the officer opened the driver’s door, the front seat passenger...WW…
Records: Uncharged radio led to delayed medical response for inmate found dead Sunday
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County detention officer who found an inmate unresponsive early Sunday was delayed in reporting the medical emergency because his handheld radio was not charged, a facility incident report obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders confirms.The inmate, 41-year-old Eric McCuiston, was pronounced dead around 1:45 a.m. Sunday.The report indicates that two inmates serving meals discovered that something was wrong with McCuiston around 1:15 a.m.“Hey boss, I think we have a dead body,” one of the inmates told the detention...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – A Bexar County detention officer who found an inmate unresponsive early Sunday was delayed in reporting the medical emergency because his handheld radio was not charged, a facility incident report obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders confirms.The inmate, 41-year-old Eric McCuiston, was pronounced dead around 1:45 a.m. Sunday.The report indicates that two inmates serving meals discovered that something was wrong with McCuiston around 1:15 a.m.“Hey boss, I think we have a dead body,” one of the inmates told the detention...WW…
Mayor Nirenberg says another ‘Stay Home, Work Safe’ order isn’t ‘out of the realm of possibility’ if COVID-19 surge continues
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio and Bexar County has because of the coronavirus as of yet, and city leaders are still working to get a grip on the spread in the community.Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined Leading SA Sunday to discuss the recent surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, state leadership decisions and what the school year could look like.“We started opening up Texas in May. At the same time, we began to open up very quickly through the governor’s orders without the benefit of the data showing us, you know, the effects of...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio and Bexar County has because of the coronavirus as of yet, and city leaders are still working to get a grip on the spread in the community.Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined Leading SA Sunday to discuss the recent surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations, state leadership decisions and what the school year could look like.“We started opening up Texas in May. At the same time, we began to open up very quickly through the governor’s orders without the benefit of the data showing us, you know, the effects of...WW…
SA breweries resolve dispute following social media backlash over proceeds for ‘Black is Beautiful’ campaign
LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Two San Antonio breweries have resolved their dispute following social media backlash that stemmed from questions being asked on where proceeds from a social justice initiative were sent earlier this month.The owner of Back Unturned Brewery, Ricardo Garcia, was accused of not disclosing where the proceeds from its Black is Beautiful beer were going, which was part of Weathered Souls Brewing Company’s .As of Friday, the brewery announced on social media that the situation has been resolved and that 100% of the profits from...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Two San Antonio breweries have resolved their dispute following social media backlash that stemmed from questions being asked on where proceeds from a social justice initiative were sent earlier this month.The owner of Back Unturned Brewery, Ricardo Garcia, was accused of not disclosing where the proceeds from its Black is Beautiful beer were going, which was part of Weathered Souls Brewing Company’s .As of Friday, the brewery announced on social media that the situation has been resolved and that 100% of the profits from...WW…
Man injured, hospitalized after shooting at Ingram Park Mall, police say
LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – One man is injured and hospitalized after a shooting broke out between 20-25 men in the parking lot of Ingram Park Mall, according to police.The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m., Friday, outside of the mall.Police said a group of men was waiting outside of the mall for another group of men that were shopping inside.Once they came out, both groups began shooting at each other, according to officials.Six cars in the parking lot were damaged and one man was shot in the leg. His injury was deemed non-life threatening but he...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – One man is injured and hospitalized after a shooting broke out between 20-25 men in the parking lot of Ingram Park Mall, according to police.The shooting happened around 6:30 p.m., Friday, outside of the mall.Police said a group of men was waiting outside of the mall for another group of men that were shopping inside.Once they came out, both groups began shooting at each other, according to officials.Six cars in the parking lot were damaged and one man was shot in the leg. His injury was deemed non-life threatening but he...WW…
Hot dog! Oscar Mayer Wienermobile returns to San Antonio. Here’s where to find it.
LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Guess who’s back again? The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has returned to San Antonio to bring “miles of smiles” to residents, one hot dog at a time.The 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels will be in town Friday, Feb. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 27. The last time the Wienermobile visited the Alamo City San Antonians are encouraged to come take photos, meet the “Hotdoggers” and of course, snag one of their signature “Wiener Whistles!”The “Hotdogger” crew will be partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank and will bring folks around town for...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Guess who’s back again? The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile has returned to San Antonio to bring “miles of smiles” to residents, one hot dog at a time.The 27-foot-long hot dog on wheels will be in town Friday, Feb. 26, and Saturday, Feb. 27. The last time the Wienermobile visited the Alamo City San Antonians are encouraged to come take photos, meet the “Hotdoggers” and of course, snag one of their signature “Wiener Whistles!”The “Hotdogger” crew will be partnering with the San Antonio Food Bank and will bring folks around town for...WW…
What we know about the family of 6 found dead at a home in San Antonio
WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Details surrounding the deaths of a family of six are continuing to unfold after their bodies were found in a Stone Oak home.San Antonio Police Chief William McManus on the case late Thursday, saying the family, including their pets, were found dead inside a vehicle in a garage at the home in the 100 block of Red Willow.While SAPD has yet to release certain information, including names, amid the investigation, here’s what we know so far:Officers were first dispatched to the home around 10:30 a.m. Thursday for a...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Details surrounding the deaths of a family of six are continuing to unfold after their bodies were found in a Stone Oak home.San Antonio Police Chief William McManus on the case late Thursday, saying the family, including their pets, were found dead inside a vehicle in a garage at the home in the 100 block of Red Willow.While SAPD has yet to release certain information, including names, amid the investigation, here’s what we know so far:Officers were first dispatched to the home around 10:30 a.m. Thursday for a...WW…