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 international roofer exposition to a drive-by shooting and a suspect shot during a robbery on Northeast Side San Antonio.
The International Roofer Exposition shifts its show to San Antonio
The largest tradeshow in roofing came to San Antonio, with around 14,000 professional roofers from 55 countries representing their roofing trade. The exhibition ran from Feb. 19-21 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, with over600 vendors filling the showroom floor. The location returned to Texas after the event found its home in Las Vegas last year, though, in previous years, it had seen high numbers in Dallas, Texas.
The Convention Center sold out its booth room for leading companies in the trade to market their products to the heads of the industry. There were hands-on educational seminars to help those attending learn more about future roofing products. The attendance for the IRE steadily increases each year, while the roofing committee looks for a convention center that can hold the rising number of attendees. The IRE is returning next January to Las Vegas, Nevada.
Drive-by shooting injures woman
Two cars exchanged gunfire near Culebra Rd. on Friday, Feb. 21..The two cars fired at each other and remained in a shootout until they reached Bradford Avenue where a 47-year-old woman, who was in her garage at the time, took a bullet from the passing exchange. The two cars fled the scene, and information on the suspects is still unknown. Police said the woman who was shot was in stable condition when she was taken to the hospital.
Suspect in serious condition after attempted armed robbery
At the end of their shift, a security guard found themselves in a firefight with two suspects attempting an armed robbery. The three individuals exchanged gunfire and the security guard hit one of the suspects, leaving them in serious condition. The wounded suspect was taken to the hospital. The other suspect fled the scene on foot but was later caught by officers. The investigation is currently ongoing.
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