Not subscribed to local news but still want to stay up-to-date on the happenings around town? Look no further. Highlighting notable stories from external San Antonio news sources, State of the City summarizes the most captivating news headlines of the week. This week’s topics range from an upcoming cold front to a shooting at a house party.
A woman dies after being struck by U-Haul
A woman died on the Northeast side, by a moving U-Haul truck. The incident occurred at approximately 8 p.m. near the intersection of Remount and Fratt Road. Police said the 25-year-old female was loading furniture into the U-Haul truck while her mother, the driver inside, was told to back up. The truck started going in reverse, alarming some bystanders nearby when it nearly crashed into the house. The victim, who was still loading the truck, was severely injured. The woman was taken to San Antonio Medical Center by emergency responders, where she was later pronounced dead.
UTSA partners with Texas in a friendly competition involving campus food pantries.
UTSA is all hands on deck with their willingness to gather up the community for a “huddle against hunger” competition against Texas State. From Aug. 30 to Sept. 7, both universities will have the chance to see who can receive the most donors to help with each of the food pantries. Although Texas State has a huge rivalry against UTSA, this could impact not only utsa food pantries but also Texas State. The Roadrunner Pantry is open to all students. And while being a college student, groceries can add up. Therefore, the Road Runner Pantry is on campus for kids who struggle with accessing a nutritious meal.
Bleachers collapse at Kendall County Fair leaving multiple hospitalized.
Around eight people were taken to the hospital due to bleachers collapsing; four more people reported having minor injuries. Videos were later released showing no determination as to how they may have collapsed or the leading cause of the accident. However, some spectators witnessed around 15 to 20 people drop due to the occurrence. On Sunday, Sept. 1 the Kendall County Fair released a statement stating that the rodeo will be canceled until further notice. However, the entertainment will still be open and back to regular scheduling.
Several children injured after near-death car crash
Six children from the ages of six to eleven were rushed to the hospital after the car’s tire blew out on Interstate 35 and landed in a tree. Police stated that none of the children or the two adults were wearing their seatbelts. None of the nine passengers were ejected from the vehicle. Northbound i-35 from Walters to Frost Bank will be blocked off until further notice to ensure they can fully investigate the scene.
