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Sudden departure of high-level San Antonio Brahmas official rattles local football fans

League officials said the firing of the Brahmas’ general manager was a personal matter, not financial.

by Michael Karlis February 22, 2023May 26, 2025

League officials said the firing of the Brahmas’ general manager was a personal matter, not financial.

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San Antonio police reform group launches online dashboard to curb problem of bad cops being rehired

The dashboard — reportedly the first of its kind in Texas — is funded by the Urban Institute and Microsoft Justice Reform Initiative.

by Michael Karlis January 27, 2023January 3, 2025

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Erik Cantu, San Antonio teen shot by now-fired police officer, no longer on life support, family says

Although off life support, he still receives high-flow oxygen via a tracheostomy to help him breathe.

by Michael Karlis November 7, 2022April 20, 2025

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There’s a reason two recent San Antonio police shootings had different outcomes, activists say

Two recent police shootings have striking similarities, but in one case the officer is facing charges, while the other is on paid administrative duty.

by Michael Karlis October 20, 2022April 24, 2024

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Teenager shot by former San Antonio police officer wasn’t driving stolen vehicle, SAPD says

Former officer James Brennand told SAPD that he approached the maroon sedan because he suspected it was stolen.

by Michael Karlis October 13, 2022December 8, 2023

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Texas teacher firing, Abbott attack ad: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

This week’s top stories also included an article about a San Antonio man who was hospitalized after shooting himself in the ass.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 16, 2022August 17, 2023

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Pregnant Abbott Mural, Zombie Deer Disease: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

San Antonians’ imaginations were captured by artwork depicting anti-LGBTQ+ politicians Greg Abbott and Ted Cruz enjoying a tender moment.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 9, 2022August 3, 2023

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Teacher Firing, $3 Movie Tickets: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Among this week’s top stories is Saturday’s $3 movie ticket promotion at movie theaters across San Antonio.

by San Antonio Current Staff September 2, 2022August 20, 2024

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San Antonio teacher fired for ‘unprofessional’ comment captured on video

‘The very fact that you exist annoys me!’ the terminated teacher appears to tells a student in a video clip circulated on social media.

by Michael Karlis August 31, 2022May 20, 2025

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Car Wash Thieves, Beto O’Rourke: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Strangely, our most-read story involved a carwash owner venting on TikTok about a burglary at his business.

by San Antonio Current Staff July 15, 2022August 3, 2023

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Two indicted former San Antonio police officers slapped with indefinite suspensions

A Bexar County grand jury indicted the officers on accusations they repeatedly punched a suspect.

by Sanford Nowlin July 12, 2022June 25, 2025

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San Antonio Symphony board dissolves 83-year-old orchestra, blames its striking musicians

The Musicians of the San Antonio Symphony went on strike last September, saying the board’s plan to slash pay and benefits and cut the orchestra’s number of players would essentially destroy the organization.

by Sanford Nowlin June 17, 2022July 15, 2025

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FBI Hiring Teachers, Downtown Hotel Lawsuit: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

The fallout of Uvalde’s school shooting continued to dominate local headlines, but our two most-read stories weren’t directly related to the tragedy.

by San Antonio Current Staff June 3, 2022December 8, 2023

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Sebastian Lang-Lessing has a plan to save the San Antonio Symphony — if local leaders will listen

Since his controversial firing in April as the San Antonio Symphony’s music director emeritus, the maestro has been tirelessly meeting with city leaders.

by Sanford Nowlin May 31, 2022July 3, 2025

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Sudden departure of high-level San Antonio Brahmas official rattles local football fans

San Antonio police reform group launches online dashboard to curb problem of bad cops being rehired

Erik Cantu, San Antonio teen shot by now-fired police officer, no longer on life support, family says

There’s a reason two recent San Antonio police shootings had different outcomes, activists say

Teenager shot by former San Antonio police officer wasn’t driving stolen vehicle, SAPD says

Two indicted former San Antonio police officers slapped with indefinite suspensions

San Antonio Symphony board dissolves 83-year-old orchestra, blames its striking musicians

Sebastian Lang-Lessing has a plan to save the San Antonio Symphony — if local leaders will listen

San Antonio delivery driver gets fired after being caught on doorbell cam throwing pizza

Bexar County Sheriffs Office fires deputy arrested twice over domestic violence accusations

Two more senior aides fired from Texas attorney general’s office in wake of criminal accusations against Ken Paxton

Texas woman says she was fired by Whataburger for wearing a Black Lives Matter mask

Assistant Texas Attorney General Loses Job After Report Surfaces Racist Tweets

San Antonio Police Officer Fired for Kneeling on Suspect’s Neck Involved in Earlier Suspect Death