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Husband of teacher killed in Uvalde massacre has died of heart attack
The couple, who had been married 24 years, had four children together.
Michael Karlis
Michael Karlis is a multimedia journalist at the San Antonio Current, whose coverage in print and on social media focuses on local and state politics. He is a graduate of American University in Washington, D.C., and recently earned his Master’s in Journalism & Media at the University of Texas at Austin.
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San Antonio ranked as the fastest growing city in the country, according to new data
Nearly 14,000 people moved to the Alamo City between 2020 and 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Hundreds gather for vigil honoring victims of Uvalde tragedy at San Antonio’s San Fernando Cathedral
Mayor Ron Nirenberg and Congressman Joaquin Castro were also in attendance.
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Gov. Greg Abbott’s Uvalde press conference slips into chaos after rival Beto O’Rourke confronts him
Uvalde’s Mayor called O’Rourke a “sick son of a bitch.”
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Record number of property appraisal protests filed in Bexar County. Here’s what happens next.
Those who missed the May 15 deadline can still file an appeal.
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San Antonio Spurs unveil new logos as the franchise prepares to celebrate its 50th season
The new secondary logos will be featured on team apparel and uniforms next season.
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Suspect accused of posing as a cop to rob San Antonio home is now in custody
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said the accused robber appeared to have specifically targeted the victims.
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South San Antonio ISD to begin process of removing superintendent
The vote follows concerns that a hot mic may have picked up the superintendent cutting a deal to hire the board president’s brother as a consultant.
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Gov. Greg Abbott deletes pro-Elon Musk tweet as billionaire is accused of sexual misconduct
Abbott tweeted that Musk ‘picked the right state to move to.’ Not much later, he deleted the message.
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‘Drive-thru zoo’ experience returning to the San Antonio Zoo this summer
The popular tours, launched during the pandemic, will make a return June 6-9 and June 13-16.
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The San Antonio Reggae Festival will be jammin’ at Rosedale Park on July 30
The event is billed as the only reggae festival outside of Jamaica hosted by a relative of Bob Marley.
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Paintings worth $40,000 taken from Alamo Heights art gallery in Monday morning heist
The paintings were reportedly part of ad exec-turned-portrait artist Lionel Sosa’s first solo exhibition.
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Alamo RMA paperwork questions revenue projections for Elon Musk’s San Antonio tunnel
An information packet handed out to attendees of a Wednesday meeting contained a footnote appearing to question the math of the revenue projections.
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Despite pleas from teachers and community, San Antonio ISD only approves 3% empoyee raise
The San Antonio Alliance teacher’s union pushed for a 5% raise.
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Buying a used car in San Antonio can be more expensive than buying new, study says
Used Toyota Corollas, Rav4s and Tacomas can cost an additional 13% or more than buying 2022 models.
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Despite controversies, Abbott maintains commanding lead in Texas gubernatorial race
Abbott’s recent statements on education and his use of pandemic funds for his immigration crackdown have drawn national criticism.
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San Antonio man on a ‘mission to burn down 5G cell towers’ in custody over tower blaze
The man and his accomplice are being held in connection with a West Side tower fire from last year.
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H-E-B launches home furnishings concept in recently opened New Braunfels store
The grocery store chain hopes to add similar departments to 25 stores by the end of this year.
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Bexar County property owners have until 5 p.m. today to file their property tax appeals
The Bexar County Appraisal District expects a record number of filings this year.
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Comedian Bill Burr will make December stop at San Antonio’s AT&T Center
The Grammy-nominated comedian’s Alamo City stop is part of his Bill Burr (Slight Return) tour.