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Medical emergency spurs chain-reaction crash on US 281 in San Antonio, injuring two girls
local9 days ago

Medical emergency spurs chain-reaction crash on US 281 in San Antonio, injuring two girls

A medical episode behind the wheel triggered a chain-reaction crash on U.S. Highway 281 near Bitters Road in San Antonio. Surveillance video shows a Toyota Highlander losing control, hitting a TxDOT sign, and crossing into northbound lanes, colliding with a Dodge Ram and then a Chevrolet Suburban, causing two girls (ages 11 and 15) to be ejected from the Ram with serious injuries; the Ram driver sustained non-life-threatening injuries. The Highlander driver is cooperating with investigators, and as of Sunday no charges have been filed; the driver’s condition is unknown.

Judge outlines funding fallout as Spurs arena vote looms
local10 days ago

Judge outlines funding fallout as Spurs arena vote looms

Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai outlined the impact and risks of San Antonio's proposed $1.3 billion Spurs arena, noting Spurs would pay at least $500 million, the city up to $489 million, and the county up to $311 million. With a City Council vote set for Aug. 17 on whether to place the city’s share on the November ballot, Sakai warned the deal hinges on the city fulfilling its $489 million obligation and warned of potential litigation or costs for reimbursement if it doesn’t. He also framed the project as a catalyst to revitalize downtown and the East Side and to remake county facilities in partnership with the San Antonio rodeo.

Feds Find Child-Labor and Wage Violations at San Antonio La Panadería
local21 days ago

Feds Find Child-Labor and Wage Violations at San Antonio La Panadería

The U.S. Department of Labor found that three San Antonio La Panadería locations violated child labor provisions and minimum wage/overtime rules, resulting in $45,000 in back wages and penalties. The investigation cited a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old working overnight, though the company says minors were not on payroll and the issues relate to matters from 2024, which have since been addressed with strengthened policies.

Son's quick tip leads to missing 2-year-old found in creek; tragedy follows
local22 days ago

Son's quick tip leads to missing 2-year-old found in creek; tragedy follows

An AMBER Alert for 2-year-old Aryana Trevino Martinez in San Antonio's Dreamhill Estates ended in tragedy after she was found unresponsive in a water-filled creek; first responders performed CPR but she was pronounced dead the next day. The girl's mother credited her son with locating her, and investigators are reviewing video to determine how she ended up in the creek as neighbors and responders searched the area.