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 topic ranges from a wild chase through the Alamo Quarry to kind acts done by Habitat for Humanity.
Woman leads police on a rampant chase
On Friday, Nov. 14, at around 2 p.m., a woman identified as 37-year-old Audrey Marie Schneider led police on a chase through different county lines. The incident started in Comal County when Schneider failed to pull over, allowing for a dangerous chase. She later found herself circling the aisles of the Alamo Quarry parking lot with alcohol in her hand. Where she damaged multiple cars, including police cars. The suspect was arrested after she attempted to run into a local salon and assaulted the officer who arrested her. Schiender has multiple charges brought up against her including driving while intoxicated with an open alcoholic container, assaulting a peace officer, two counts of aggravated assault against a public servant and evading arrest in a vehicle.
San Antonio’s Haitian community unites
The Haitian Culture Festival was held on Nov. 16 on the west side of San Antonio; attendees reveled in food, dancing, laughter and education about Haitian culture. The Haitian community felt there was a need for unity after false claims of their culture were made by well-known political figures.
“We’ve heard so many negative things right now about Haiti, and we kind of feel tired,” Festival organizer Bernadette Williams said after hearing these claims.
There is also significance for the date the festival occurred as it is two days before the anniversary of the Haitian revolution when Haiti gained its independence from French forces.
The Haitian community wants to bring awareness to the gang violence happening in their country that has caused some to flee. People within the community want locals to understand what they have to offer for San Antonio.
Nonprofit organization assists in building homes
About 350 Habitat for Humanity volunteers helped build houses for San Antonio families. These volunteers were also going to be the owners of these houses, benefiting them by having a zero percent interest note on initial selling. A family of four has shared their excitement after building a house and moving out of their mobile home.
“When we got here, we were able to put in the work and see it go from the frame up to setting up cabinets. It means something to us because it wasn’t something that was given to us,” Melody Martinez said. “It was actually something that we earned.”
