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 a car found with drugs and guns to a drunk driving death.

Drunk driver hits pedestrian in South Side

An intoxicated driver was accused of striking and killing a pedestrian on the South Side. The crash happened around 2 a.m. on Nov. 23 on the 4900 block of South Flores Street. It resulted in the inebriated suspect’s arrest. The pedestrian was crossing South Flores Street when a speeding truck struck them. The 41-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver, a 21-year-old man, was found to be intoxicated. The investigation remains ongoing.

Raul Jimenez’s Thanksgiving Dinner

Volunteers for the annual Raul Jimenez Thanksgiving Dinner work to feed nearly 30,000 people this Thursday for what is anticipated to be the largest turnout in years. It has become one of the largest Thanksgiving benefits in the country, and this year it looks to serve approximately 29,000 people in person and deliver roughly 4,600 meals for those who cannot leave their homes. In total, 678 turkeys have been purchased for this year’s feast.

Drugs, guns, and more were discovered in vehicle 

According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, weapons and drugs were recovered from a vehicle speeding in a Southwest Side school zone during a traffic stop. The department announced in a social media post that more than 100 THC vape cartridges, 258 grams of THC, 4.91 ounces of marijuana and multiple handguns were found. Out of the three males found inside the car, one suspect had an active warrant out of Lytle; the others were taken into custody.