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 captured San Antonio fugitive, a new degree program at OLLU and a fatal shooting on a school campus.
San Antonio fugitive captured in Mexico
Due to the actions of the Lone Star Fugitive Task Force, San Antonio fugitive Issac James Garcia is now back in custody after being captured in Piedras Negras, Mexico. He is on trial for aggravated sexual assault of a child and has evaded local law enforcement efforts in Bexar County for eight years. According to KENS5, Garcia previously attempted to escape detention facilities in 2024. Garcia is now expected to return to San Antonio and face his impending charges.
OLLU presents free master’s degree program
Our Lady of The Lake University has unveiled a new program that allows for students to earn a tuition-free master’s degree starting fall 2026. The program is available to up to 30 students interested in obtaining a master’s degree in cybersecurity, social work or business administration, among other subjects. In order to qualify, students must have an undergraduate degree from OLLU and possess a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Students who receive athletic scholarships are ineligible.
Man dead on school campus with gunshot wound
A 49-year-old man was found dead on Corner Stone Christian School’s campus. On April 12, The San Antonio Police Department responded to a call about a reported shooting in progress on the school’s campus during a weekend athletic event. When police investigated the scene, they found the man inside a vehicle with a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The man was pronounced dead, and SAPD noted that the reason for the shooting remains unclear. The investigation is ongoing.
