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 the sentencing of pit bull owners in connection with a mauling, to strawberry milk being removed from hundreds of San Antonio schools after suspicions of the milk causing illnesses.
Couple sentenced for the mauling of elderly man by dogs
A couple was sentenced to a combined 33 years after their pit bulls mauled an 81-year-old man in February 2023. The victim, Ramon Najera, and his wife, Janie Najera, were visiting a home when two pit bulls escaped the yard from another house, brutally attacking the couple. Ramon succumbed to his injuries, while his wife was in critical condition. The pit bulls were euthanized immediately after the incident. The owners of the dogs, Christian Moreno and Abilene Schnieder, were arrested soon after before being freed on bond. However, this past Friday, Sept. 20, 226th District Court Judge Velia Meza finally sentenced Schnieder to 15 years and Moreno to 18 years in prison with a fine of $5,000 each for the death of Ramon. If released on parole, the couple is prohibited from owning or possessing a dog.
Woman shot dead by husband on her birthday in apparent murder-suicide
A 64-year-old woman identified as Azucena Limon was shot dead by her husband on her birthday in an apparent murder-suicide. Police were dispatched to the couple’s home at the 200 block of Oneoak Drive around 4:15 p.m. after receiving a report regarding a shooting. The couple were found dead in bed by their son. Police said 63-year-old Manuel Limon shot his wife with a shotgun while she was in bed before laying down next to her and then shooting himself with the same gun. A note was left at the scene in Spanish. However, the police have not identified a motive for the case, as the investigation is ongoing.
Strawberry milk was pulled off the shelves in San Antonio schools after reports illness
Multiple school districts across San Antonio will no longer distribute strawberry milk after receiving parents’ complaints about the milk’s consistency, likely causing three children to become ill. Images of the milk displaying a slimy pink texture were posted across various social media sites. Two districts, NISD and SAISD, have confirmed that the milk’s quality and taste are off. The three children allegedly affected by the strawberry milk were all from three different NISD elementary schools. Both NISD and SAISD are working with the vendor to deliver a replacement batch of strawberry milk to all schools within their district. The districts have also contacted the supplier, Oak Farms Dairy, for further information on any potential issues with the milk.