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With 3 boat ramps, mid-lake fireworks show, Canyon Lake prepares for busy Fourth of July
Though Canyon Lake’s water level is low, local officials say there’s plenty of lake to enjoy this holiday weekend.“Compared to a year ago today, Canyon Lake is up almost 10-and-a-half feet from where it was, and it’s fantastic,” Mike Dussere, the general manager of the Water Orie...
San Antonio firefighter among 48 people from 16 countries sworn in as new U.S. citizens
A San Antonio firefighter lived in the United States since childhood officially became an American citizen Thursday, joining 47 others from 16 countries during a naturalization ceremony held ahead of the Fourth of July holiday.The moment marked the end of a years long journey for...
In letter to mayor, ICE says new San Antonio facility needed to ramp up deportations
A top U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement official says the agency needs more detention space to keep up with increasing arrests — but its plans to open a new facility in San Antonio have been pushed back....
‘I feel violated’: Burglars target Northwest Side salon; 4th different beauty business targeted
A Northwest Side hair salon may be the latest victim in a recent series of burglaries, seemingly targeting the beauty industry.The latest crime happened early Wednesday morning at Alta Moda Salon, which is located at The Rim Shopping Center.Matt Cochran, whose wife owns the salon...
ICE arrests 10,000 in 5 days, a sharp late-June surge in Trump's deportation push
Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 10,000 people over a five-day period at the end of June, marking a major push by the agency tasked with carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportations agenda.The arrest numbers, obtained from a person familiar with the infor...
There were 16 kids living in squalor in an Ohio home. Why weren't they found sooner?
Just days after authorities removed 16 children from a squalid home and arrested four adult relatives, the question looms over their southern Ohio village: How could this have happened, for years, unnoticed, right here?Neighbors of the family in tiny Hamden, employees at local st...
Bicyclist airlifted to San Antonio after being struck by truck in Uvalde, police spokesperson says
A bicyclist was airlifted to a San Antonio-area hospital after being struck by a pickup truck Thursday morning in Uvalde, police said.The crash happened shortly after 10 a.m. at the intersection of Knox and Sabinal streets near Honey Bowl Stadium, according to a Uvalde police spo...
San Antonio Fourth of July: Fireworks laws and safety tips - San Antonio Report
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‘Thank you, San Antonio’: SAPD Chief William McManus now focused on Pearl security role
San Antonio Police Chief William McManus is hanging up his badge, but residents may not have heard the last of him.McManus attended his final cadet graduation ceremony Thursday morning at South San Antonio High School — one of his last public appearances before leaving the depart...
BCSO: Man accused of using blowtorch, knife and cinder block to attack neighbors; set own home afire
A man is accused of setting his own home on fire before launching an attack on a nearby residence that included a blowtorch, a knife and a cinder block, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. In a news release, the sheriff’s office said Jorge Medina Ibarra, 43, faces the...
Tiger Woods’ hospital records will be handed over to prosecutors in Florida DUI case, judge rules
Prosecutors are allowed to review medical records related to Tiger Woods ' March vehicle crash and subsequent arrest in Florida on suspicion of driving under the influence, a judge has ruled.Judge Darren Steele approved an agreement last week between Woods' defense attorney and t...
Couple charged with felonies for Empire State Building climb-turned-proposal
A skyscraper-scaling daredevil told police that he and his girlfriend climbed the Empire State Building’s antenna and unfurled a banner about love and peace because he wanted to “do something special” for their engagement, prosecutors said Thursday at the couple's arraignment on ...
Rescue teams in Venezuela cling to hope as US rebuffs criticisms of government earthquake response
Black smoke from fires in flattened buildings and the smell of decomposing bodies spread across ruins Thursday, eight days after Venezuela’s devastating earthquakes, while rescue teams pulled on a thread of hope that they might still find survivors trapped beneath the rubble.As o...
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with deadly hit-and-run crash
Bexar County jurors found a 41-year-old man guilty and later sentenced him to a decade in prison following a deadly hit-and-run crash more than two years ago, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office. Jonathan Acosta was convicted of causing a deadly collision, wh...
Fireworks, grilling, heat among Fourth of July dangers, San Antonio doctor warns
A San Antonio emergency room doctor is urging families to take holiday safety seriously this Fourth of July weekend — warning that fireworks, grills, pools and extreme heat can quickly turn a celebration into a trip to the ER.The reminders come after first responders and doctors ...
Albanian police use tear gas and pepper spray as Tirana protest turns violent
Albanian police clashed with protesters Thursday as an anti-government demonstration — part of protests triggered by plans for a luxury development linked to U.S. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner — turned violent. Police fired tear gas and pepper spray at protes...
Fireworks, festivals and the best ways to celebrate the Fourth of July in San Antonio
If you couldn’t snag tickets to Kanye West’s show at the Alamodome this weekend, not to worry — San Antonio has more than enough ways to fill your Fourth of July. We gathered a full roundup of Independence Day events happening across San Antonio, featuring fireworks displays, coo...
A major Russian attack kills 17 in Kyiv as Ukraine keeps striking Moscow's oil sector
Loud explosions shook Kyiv for hours during the night, with many people sheltering at subway stations. Emergency crews were digging through the rubble of collapsed buildings in search of victims....
The U.S. healthcare system is in crisis. A Supreme Court ruling could make things worse
Mass deportations would be felt across hospitals and emergency rooms, which already face persistent staffing shortfalls. The long-term healthcare sector will suffer the greatest disruptions, experts say....
Authorities seek leads in far West Side shooting that 'destroyed' victim's eyes
San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are seeking leads in connection with a far West Side shooting that “destroyed” a 32-year-old man’s eyes. The shooting happened around 3:45 p.m. on June 6, at the intersection of Culebra Road and Roft Road. The man stopped at the intersection’...
Know before you go: San Antonio prepares for busy July 4 weekend with fireworks, festivals, Ye concert
San Antonio is gearing up for a packed Independence Day weekend, with tens of thousands expected to attend celebrations across the city, including fireworks shows, festivals, concerts, and family-friendly events.One of the biggest draws is expected to be Ye’s concert at the Alamo...
Shark attack on Alabama teen inspires the start of a national alert system
Lulu Gribbin was 15 when she survived a shark attack off the coast of Florida. She lost her left hand, part of her right leg and almost her life.What she didn’t know when she entered the water on that day in 2024 was that another woman had been bitten by a shark 90 minutes earlie...
TPR News Now: Thursday, July 2, 2026
SAPD Chief William McManus moves up his retirement; More community groups call for safety improvements to TX 46; Fire inspector gives firework safty tips...
‘Chicago Hot Dogs’ fires up grill for Independence Day dogs, San Antonio-style
The de la Torre family serves up a hot dog that evokes memories of the Windy City on Lake Michigan, but here on Jones Maltsberger Road.‘Chicago Hot Dogs’ fires up grill for Independence Day dogs, San Antonio-style was first posted on July 2, 2026 at 5:00 am.©2021 "San Anton...
‘Chicago Hot Dogs’ fires up grill for Independence Day dogs, San Antonio-style - San Antonio Report
‘Chicago Hot Dogs’ fires up grill for Independence...
11-year-old boy driving pickup truck crashes into group of Thai monks, killing 8
An 11-year-old boy crashed a pickup truck into a group of monks on a pilgrimage walk in northeastern Thailand on Thursday, killing eight, officials said.A total of 35 monks from Mukdahan province, about 600 kilometers northeast of the capital Bangkok, were on the pilgrimage. Five...
The Knicks. The World Cup. Taylor Swift's likely wedding. It's the Summer of New York
It is a city bathed in the orange-and-blue afterglow of a Knicks championship, gushing with the joy of World Cup fans jamming its bars and its streets, enjoying a singular confetti-raining, fireworks-bursting, parade-rolling, smile-inducing moment that seems to make this place fe...
Teen killed in racing crash along SW Military Drive; Neighbors say speeding is ‘a huge issue’
San Antonio police say they are aware of an ongoing issue with street racing along Southwest Military Drive after the death of a 17-year-old girl who was hit and killed in a crash over the weekend.Residents in the area said the issue stretches beyond one area.Jesse Espitia, whose...
UPS never required detailed inspection of part that failed before engine flew off plane that crashed
UPS never required the detailed inspections needed to spot the problem that led to an engine to fly off one of its planes before it crashed even after Boeing recommended it years earlier, according to new documents posted Wednesday by crash investigators.But UPS said in its own s...
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 cr...
Police Chief William McManus speeds up exit from City Hall - San Antonio Report
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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 s...
Police Chief William McManus speeds up retirement, skipping out on budget season
The police chief is now exiting before a brutal budget season where more officers don’t appear to be part of leaders’ plans.
SAPD Chief William McManus to retire next week, city says
The City of San Antonio announced Police Chief William McManus will retire next week, according to a news release.He originally projected to retire on Sept. 30, but accepted a new role and will retire from the San Antonio Police Department on July 10, the release said.The release...
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 post on X, DPS identified the men as Angel Rene Vital and Nick Garza.Troopers, Texas Rangers and Criminal Investigation Division...
Police Chief Recruitment Update - City of San Antonio (.gov)
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Fourth of July is a busy time for Bexar fire marshal, firefighters
The office of the Bexar County fire marshal has issued fireworks safety tips to follow over the next few days of festivities marking the Fourth of July....
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...
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 Commission...
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 on Wednesday that they say challenges the officers' account that they were in danger when one opened fire.A second autopsy requested by the family of Kohen Wiley showed the...
NFL player Calais Campbell's brother is charged with murder after mother found dead
The brother of NFL player Calais Campbell has been charged with murder after police found their 71-year-old mother dead at her home in Atlanta during a welfare check. Arrest warrants say Nateal Campbell’s throat was cut and Ciarre Campbell was found in possession of a knife. Offi...
Events to celebrate Fourth of July, honor flood victims in Hill Country
With the Fourth of July approaching, a bunch of events taking place in the Hill Country will honor the lives lost in last year’s floods as well as celebrate America’s 250th birthday. Whether you’re looking to be uplifted or watch fireworks light up the Texas skies, there may be a...
Actor and activist Danny Glover says he has Alzheimer’s disease
Actor and activist Danny Glover, best known for starring as an easygoing police officer in the “Lethal Weapon” franchise, has revealed he has Alzheimer’s disease.The four-time Emmy Award nominee, who turns 80 on July 22, told “Today” and People magazine that he was diagnosed with...
Children found in 'deplorable' Ohio home were part of same family
The 16 children found living in “deplorable” conditions inside a small, dilapidated rural Ohio home are part of the same family, officials said Wednesday.Authorities arrested four adults Tuesday on felony child endangerment charges after finding the children in the home. Some wer...
Records: BCSO deputy accused of injuring family member released on bond
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office arrested one of its own deputies earlier this week on a family violence charge, online jail records show. Jose Lars Alba, 38, has been charged with causing bodily injury to a family member Monday, which is considered a Class A misdemeanor, record...
Stars & Stripes on Houston Street to feature parade, festival and fireworks show
Downtown San Antonio is set to host a free, 12-hour Fourth of July celebration this weekend — featuring a 5K run, parade, food festival, live music and a fireworks show. Stars & Stripes on Houston Street begins at 8:30 a.m. Saturday with a downtown 5K from Milam Park to Civic Par...
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People and co-wrote 'Y.M.C.A.,' dies at 74
Victor Willis, who co-founded the Village People, co-wrote the disco group's classic hits “Y.M.C.A.,” ″Macho Man” and “In the Navy,” and delighted crowds while dressed as the band's helmeted and mustachioed police officer, has died. He was 74.“We are profoundly sad to announce th...
SAPD identifies suspect accused of shooting 2 sleeping children on Northeast Side
The San Antonio Police Department has identified the man accused of shooting two children who were sleeping Tuesday morning inside a Northeast Side home. Treyvion Mackey, 18, was arrested and charged with two counts of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, court records show. ...
5 safety tips to keep you out of the emergency room this summer
Experts share guidance on how to prevent common summertime health risks, such as drowning, fire accidents and heat exhaustion.
🎆 Things to do in July: Firework celebrations, AC/DC, 'Mean Girls: The Musical'
If you’re wondering what you can plan for throughout July, you’ve come to the right place. San Antonio is sizzling this summer with a packed lineup of events worth checking out.Several places across the city will host Fourth of July events honoring America’s 250th birthday, inclu...
Boerne firefighters share harrowing Fourth of July flood rescue stories
First responders who helped carry out rescues and recovery efforts in the Fourth of July floods are now opening up about what they experienced.Boerne Fire Department Lieutenant Joe Rodriguez and firefighter Andy Creech were part of a boat rescue team of seven people called to Com...