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A 19-year-old man from San Antonio, Xaelyn Dunbar, faces terroristic threat charges after allegedly posting a Facebook comment suggesting he would harm attendees at a vigil for activist Charlie Kirk. Authorities arrested Dunbar following reports of his threatening comments, which he later dismissed as a joke. He is currently held on a $40,000 bond.
Protesters demonstrated outside an H-E-B grocery in Northern Mexico following the death of employee Carlos Gurrola Arguijo, who allegedly ingested a toxic substance put in his drink by coworkers. His sister claims he faced bullying prior to his death, prompting calls for accountability and a national boycott of H-E-B stores in Mexico.
Small business leaders at San Antonio's Historic Market Square oppose Project Marvel, urging residents to vote against it in November. They fear the proposed $4 million Spurs arena will harm their sales amid ongoing construction and city neglect.
Camp Mystic plans to reopen its Cypress Lake site in 2026, following the tragic flooding that killed 25 campers and two counselors. The camp will adhere to new safety regulations and build a memorial for the victims, while families express concerns about the focus on the missing 8-year-old Cile Steward.
Fox News criticized Texas Rep. James Talarico, a Democratic Senate candidate, labeling him a radical leftist over a four-year-old tweet about racially motivated mass shootings. Talarico responded by advocating for a politics of love and healing rather than division and hate. Federal law enforcement supports his claims regarding the threat of radicalized white men as domestic terrorists.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott praised Sinclair Broadcast Group for refusing to air Jimmy Kimmel Live! after ABC lifted Kimmel's suspension. The suspension followed Kimmel's comments regarding the death of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk, which Abbott supported, drawing criticism for undermining free speech.
Beto Altamirano, former mayoral candidate in San Antonio, becomes the new CEO of Tech Bloc, a tech-industry advocacy group. He aims to focus on job creation and workforce development, emphasizing the importance of technology jobs that require training rather than traditional degrees. Altamirano received over 12% of the vote in the recent mayoral race and has a background in tech development for the city.
San Antonio's Gunter Hotel reopened after a $57 million renovation, featuring modern amenities while preserving its historic charm. The renovation includes redesigned rooms, a rooftop pool, and a recording studio honoring blues legend Robert Johnson.
Air Canada will begin nonstop flights from San Antonio International Airport to Toronto Pearson International Airport starting in May, operating three times weekly. This new route marks only the 10th international nonstop flight for San Antonio International, which has previously focused on destinations in Mexico.
San Antonio ranks as Texas' most dangerous large city but is the nation's 28th-safest according to SmartAsset's study. The analysis incorporated 2023 FBI crime statistics, revealing that while San Antonio exceeds its Texas peers in crime rates, it performs comparably among major U.S. cities. Local officials are using this data to advocate for increased police funding.