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San Antonio City Council picks Michael Gallagher to fill seat left vacant by Clayton Perry
A retired Air Force Colonel, Gallagher served on city council between 2014 and 2017.
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Texas man dies after dancing atop moving 18-wheeler, police say
Police told reporters the man may have been attempting to shoot a video.
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A day after sabbatical vote, San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry says council can’t tell him to resign
In a talk radio interview, Perry also said he still doesn’t remember the night of the accident and that he hasn’t apologized to the person he hit.
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San Antonio Councilman Clayton Perry reportedly suspect in North Side hit-and-run collision
District 10 City Councilman was found lying in his backyard smelling of alcohol, according to a TV report.
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This is San Antonio’s deadliest year for homicides in three decades, records show
So far, homicides are up 62.5% from the same time last year. The total includes the 53 migrants who died in a tractor trailer this summer.
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San Antonio’s Central Catholic High School evacuated after false reports of an active shooter
The report later turned out of be a ‘prank phone call,’ according to officials.
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Family of Erik Cantu, the teen shot by now-fired San Antonio cop, says his condition is improving
‘Erik still remains on life support for his lungs, but we are seeing improvement,’ the family said in a statement.
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Attorney Ben Crump representing family of San Antonio teen shot by now-former police officer
Crump, who now represents the family of Erik Cantu, has done work for the families of George Floyd, Trayvon Martin and Michael Brown.
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Erik Cantu, DeLorean Legal Woes: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Four of the Current‘s 10 most-read stories of the week involved Erik Cantu, a 17-year-old shot by a now-fired police officer.
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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.
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New report names San Antonio the safest big city in Texas
Several Texas cities, including Houston and Dallas landed near the bottom of the list.
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San Antonio police officer who shot teen in McDonald’s parking lot has been arrested and charged
SAPD’s Homicide Unit filed two counts of aggravated assault by a public servant against the former rookie cop.
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Teen shot by fired San Antonio cop in McDonald’s parking lot on life support, family attorney says
A protest at SAPD headquarters calling for former officer James Brennand’s arrest is slated for Tuesday evening.
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Bexar County DA drops charges against teen shot by terminated San Antonio police officer
DA Joe Gonzales says his staff is waiting on case files to decide whether to pursue charges against the former officer.
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Police Firing, H-E-B ‘Fast Scan’: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
Police accountability was at the forefront of two of the Current‘s most-read stories this week.
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San Antonio police officer fired after shooting teen in McDonald’s parking lot
The rookie cop initially said he was struck by the teen’s vehicle, but newly released body-cam footage suggests otherwise.
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Hidden camera found inside fake smoke detector in UTSA student’s apartment
The university is urging students with suspicious smoke detectors to contact its police department.
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San Antonio woman stabs boyfriend after confrontation about her OnlyFans account
The woman is in custody and is charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to reports.
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Teens displaying guns while filming rap video arrested at San Antonio apartment complex
Three handguns and a “AR-style” pistol were recovered at the scene, according to police.
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Rammstein, Lina Khil: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week
The Current’s review of German band Rammstein’s fiery, ear-splitting and generally over-the-top performance at the Alamodome was our most-read story by far.