Police Chief William McManus speeds up retirement, heads to the private sector
The police chief is now exiting before a brutal budget season where more officers don’t appear to be part of leaders’ plans.
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U.S. beats Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to advance to round of 16 and keep its World Cup dreams alive
Folarin Balogun scored his third goal of the World Cup before being sent off with a red card in the second half, and Malik Tillman converted on a free kick to give the 10-man United States squad a 2-0 win over Bosnia-Herzegovina on Wednesday night to advance to the round of 16.Balogun dominated t...
How to keep mosquitoes away from your Fourth of July backyard celebration
For many, the Fourth of July means spending time outdoors either on the patio, in the pool or around the grill. But with summer in full swing, mosquitoes may drop in for a bite or two.If you are looking to create a mosquito-free zone, you may want to consider products to place in the yard.The per...
How visitors heading to New Braunfels rivers can prepare this Fourth of July weekend
Thousands of tubers are expected to pack New Braunfels waterways for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.The Guadalupe and Comal Rivers both run through New Braunfels and are popular summer attractions for tubers beating the heat. Friday and Saturday are expected to be the busiest days of the thre...
One Year after Hill Country Flood: KSAT special airs and streams Friday, July 3
On Friday, July 3rd, KSAT will air a one-hour special, marking one year since the devastating flood that ravaged the Hill Country over the July 4th weekend in 2025. Myra Arthur and Ernie Zuniga will host the recorded program from along the Guadalupe River. This is not meant to be an all-encompass...
BCSO searching for 4 people in connection with Northeast Side shooting investigation
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying four people in connection with a Northeast Side shooting investigation.The shooting happened on June 15 in the 7500 block of Glen Briar Drive, the sheriff’s office said. BCSO said the people involved in the shooting ...
San Antonio mother praises new one-stop shop workforce institute at Alamo Colleges
For the first time in Alamo Colleges’ history, the school will offer a one-stop shop for access to career training.The new Alamo Technical Institute will offer short-term credentials in high-demand careers.“I was looking for a career, but I need something fast and something efficient because I’m ...
Woman’s distinctive tattoos being used as clue in NW Bexar County mail theft case, BCSO says
Some unusual ink could be the clue that sinks a suspect in a mail theft case, at least if Bexar County sheriff’s detectives have their way.The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released photos on social media showing the distinctive tattoos on the woman’s arms.The post details the crime that occurred...
Texas Eats NOW: Southern Brunch Favorites and Artisan Coffee Creations
You can watch “Texas Eats NOW” Mondays through Saturdays at 10 a.m. - Saturdays and Sundays at 11 p.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com, and KSAT Plus, our free streaming app. Today on Texas Eats NOW: THE BRUNCH SPOT8022 Kitty Hawk Rd, Converse, TX 78109The Brunch Spot is a family-owned restaurant in Convers...
SCUCISD board member sues district over restricted access to district property, funds
A Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District trustee is suing the district he represents in an effort to restore his access to district property and funds, court records obtained Tuesday by KSAT Investigates show.Trustee Matthew Short, who records show is representing himself, file...
Police Chief William McManus speeds up retirement, heads to the private sector
The police chief is now exiting before a brutal budget season where more officers don't appear to be part of leaders' plans.Police Chief William McManus speeds up retirement, heads to the private sector was first posted on July 1, 2026 at 5:24 pm.©2021 "San Antonio Report". Use of this feed ...
Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases
Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group that warns the plants plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution that will cause significant climate impacts and risks to human health. At lea...
Belgium comes back from two goals down to beat Senegal 3-2 in extra time at World Cup
Belgium overturned a two-goal deficit and scored from the penalty spot deep into extra time to beat Senegal 3-2 on Wednesday in the biggest comeback of the World Cup so far.Senegal held a 2-0 lead with just 5 minutes of regulation time remaining but late goals by Romelu Lukaku and Youri Tielemans...
San Antonio Police Chief Bill McManus to step down next week, opting out of budget-season victory lap
Police Chief William McManus has fast-tracked his retirement by three months, revealing Wednesday afternoon that he’ll step down next week instead of at the end of September, as originally planned. The news came as a surprise to those who expected McManus to stay through budget season. Sticking a...
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FORECAST HIGHLIGHTSTEMPS: Near-average. Low- to mid-90sONE OR TWO SHOWERS: Thursday through Saturday, especially closer to the coast4TH OF JULY: Breezy around the time fore SLIGHTLY BETTER RAIN CHANCE: Sunday, Sunday night, & Monday FORECASTTHURSDAYSimilar weather! We’ll be on repeat. Highs in th...
ESPN: Veteran forward Tobias Harris inks 2-year deal with San Antonio Spurs
The San Antonio Spurs have reportedly made their first new addition in free agency.Forward Tobias Harris is set to join the Spurs on a two-year deal worth $31 million, multiple NBA league sources confirmed to ESPN’s Shams Charania.Harris, who turns 34 later this month, spent the last two years st...
Gina Hinojosa calls out Gov. Greg Abbott for not accepting debate invitation
Texas Rep. Gina Hinojosa, the Austin Democrat running to unseat Gov. Greg Abbott, is calling out her Republican rival for refusing to accept her invitation to an October debate. “Abbott owes it to the voters to have a real debate about who has a stronger vision for the future of our great state,”...
Challengers score victories in lawsuit against Arkansas' restrictions on citizen ballot initiatives
A federal judge in Arkansas has thrown out a handful of state laws that put extra restrictions on citizen efforts to gather signatures for ballot initiatives, agreeing with challengers that they violated the constitutional free speech rights of voters.The decision handed several victories to the ...
University Health’s 2 new hospitals haven’t opened yet, but officials are already adding extra beds
The Bexar County Hospital District Board of Managers approved on Tuesday $90 million to add on more inpatient bed capacity and outpatient exam rooms at Palo Alto Hospital on the South Side and Retama Hospital on the far Northeast side. University Health’s 2 new hospitals haven’t opened yet, but o...
SAPD Chief William McManus to retire next week; Accepts new role with Pearl, officials say
The City of San Antonio announced Police Chief William McManus, 74, will retire next week and join a new security team at Pearl, according to a news release.McManus originally said he will retire from the San Antonio Police Department on Sept. 30, but announced an accelerated retirement on July 1...
Sweeping review of grand jury presentations underway in Chicago following misconduct revelations
Justice Department officials are conducting a sweeping review of more than 1,000 grand jury presentations made by Illinois prosecutors following the dismissal of a high-profile case over misconduct, the top federal prosecutor for Chicago said on Wednesday. Andrew Boutros, the U.S attorney for the...
Alibaba to pay $600M to settle allegations it allowed illegal drug and equipment sales
The Chinese tech giant Alibaba will pay $600 million to resolve a dispute with the U.S. government over allegations that the Hangzhou-based firm sold and imported illegal pharmaceuticals, controlled substances, regulated chemicals, and pill-making equipment into the U.S.Alibaba operates some of t...
2 men arrested after DPS troopers dragged during vehicle pursuit in San Antonio, authorities say
Authorities arrested two men in connection with a pursuit that resulted in two Texas Department of Safety troopers being injured, according to DPS.In a press release, DPS identified the men as Angel Rene Vital, 23, and Nick Garza, 31.Garza turned himself in on June 16 and was booked into the Bexa...
Crypto, real estate, watches: How Trump made over $1 billion last year
The real estate mogul has become the billion-dollar crypto man.President Donald Trump's latest financial disclosure report showed he took in about $1.2 billion last year from various crypto holdings, overshadowing a real estate business that brought him fame and helped propel him to the nation's ...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce to host their wedding Friday at Madison Square Garden, AP source says
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce will have their wedding at Madison Square Garden on Friday night, according to a law enforcement official briefed on the security plans.The festivities will kick off with a smaller rehearsal dinner planned for Thursday night, the official said. The person spoke to Th...
Catholic bishop seeks information on ‘wildly disturbing’ ICE arrest of nun walking to South Texas church
The Catholic Diocese of Brownsville is working to gather information on Sunday’s arrest of a nun as she was walking to church in McAllen, calling circumstances behind the actions by federal immigration agents “wildly disturbing.” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officials detained Sister ...
Sightings of humpback whales surge in Rio de Janeiro, fueling demand for whale-watching trips
Sightings of humpback whales off Rio de Janeiro’s coast are surging as they recover from decimation due to commercial whaling, prompting an acceleration in the demand for whale-watching excursions to spot the huge marine creatures during their annual migration.The species' population has jumped f...
NYC police are bracing for July 4, World Cup action, searing heat and a pop star's wedding
The New York Police Department will deploy thousands of officers to handle security for a slew of huge Independence Day celebrations and a World Cup match that will make the July 4 weekend especially challenging, even for one of the world's largest police forces.Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch ...
New autopsy of a baby killed by police in Mississippi deepens outrage
A Mississippi family whose 1-year-old child was killed when police fired into a moving car offered evidence Wednesday that they say challenges the officers' account of being in danger when one opened fire.A preliminary autopsy requested by the family of Kohen Wiley suggested the baby was shot fro...
California to institute Bruce Lee Day, a first for a Chinese American in the state's history
Martial arts icon Bruce Lee, who was born in San Francisco, will become the first Chinese American in California history with an annual namesake day.Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law Tuesday afternoon officially designating May 17 as Bruce Lee Day, according to the office of state Assemblymember Mat...
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What we know about the flu outbreak at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland
Two months after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth changed the flu vaccine policy from mandatory to optional for U.S. service members, a flu outbreak has spread amongst hundreds of recruits at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. Hegseth described the previous mandatory policy as “not rational.” “Our ne...
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Thrive unveils plans for West Side housing to serve LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness
San Antonio-based housing nonprofit Thrive wants to reverse an alarming trend. The organization will open a new neighborhood-style community, Thrive Vecindad, to provide 25 LGBTQ+ youth facing homelessness with a safe and affordable place to stay. Billed as a first-of-its-kind initiative, the pr...
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Texas leads nation in proposed power plants for data centers, which would emit large amounts of greenhouse gases
Texas is poised to lead the nation in power plants built to fuel data centers, according to a new report from an environmental watchdog group that warns the plants plan to emit tons of greenhouse gases and air pollution that will cause significant climate impacts and risks to human health. At lea...
Much more than a piece of furniture, the president's Resolute Desk has echoed through history
Franklin D. Roosevelt toiled over paperwork there during World War II's darkest days. George W. Bush sat behind it to address the nation on 9/11. Beneath it, John F. Kennedy Jr. once crawled and peeked out from behind its front panel while his father worked above, an image so etched into American...
San Antonio meat market offers budget-friendly alternatives ahead of Fourth of July
As families prepare for Fourth of July cookouts, rising beef prices continue to affect shoppers’ grocery budgets. According to the Texas Farm Bureau, the U.S. cattle inventory is at its lowest level in 75 years, contributing to higher prices for popular cuts like brisket. Ranchers have also faced...
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AOL's owner, Bending Spoons, hits Wall Street with $1.7 billion IPO
The owner of AOL and other tech businesses hit Wall Street with a $1.7 billion initial public offering Wednesday.Bending Spoons priced 58 million shares at $29 apiece. The company is getting $1 billion in proceeds, while the rest is going to shareholders. The stock surged 39.7% in its first day o...