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The nominations for the 2022 Academy Awards have been announced, with 10 films vying for Best Picture. Unlike the system that had been in place since 2009, in which anywhere between five and 10 films could be nominated, the Motion Picture Academy of Arts and Sciences has established a rule that 10 films will now be nominated every year. The Power of the Dog led the way with 12 total nominations, while Dune was close…

Do you ever catch yourself driving along a San Antonio highway and then realize that it looks way different than you remember?

Even if you’re not from San Antonio and you’ve only lived in our area for a short while, there are major changes to area roadways taking place all the time.

Here’s a look back at what some of the major roads in the San Antonio area looked like nearly 100 years ago.

By the way — this is the first of two articles that will be published with old photos of San Antonio area roadways. Be on the lookout for part two coming soon!

More companies are starting to seriously consider what changes to their office space — square footage, layout, technology and amenities — will be needed if workers come back to the office, even on a part-time basis.

New data this week illustrates how difficult it is for households earning less than $100,000 to become homeowners in the current market.

SeaWorld San Antonio is holding a job fair this week to fill hundreds of positions, and some of those openings come with a $1,000 retention bonus.

A news release from SeaWorld states that both of its parks will hire on the spot for full-time, part-time and seasonal positions.

Those positions fall in park operations, merchandise, food service, zoological, lifeguards and maintenance.

Perks include free tickets for friends and family, discounts on merchandise and animal interactions and access to employee-only events.

The job fair will be held from 3-7 p.m. on Thursday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday and Saturday at the SeaWorld Human Resources Center, 10819 Military Drive W.

Applicants may apply before the job fair at SeaWorldJobs.com.

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San Antonio police have arrested a driver who they say attempted to flee from them and crashed into two other vehicles early Wednesday morning.

The incident occurred just before 4 a.m. near the intersection of Grissom Road and Timberhill Road on the city’s Northwest Side.

According to police, officers had received a call about a carjacking and were looking for a black Toyota Camry when they thought they had spotted it. That’s when, police say, as they were running the vehicle’s license plate the driver sped off, running through a red light.

Police said the black Acura, which ultimately ended up not being connected to the carjacking call, T-boned a white compact car, spinning it which then clipped a third vehicle.

SAPD said nobody was seriously hurt in the crash, but that the driver of the compact car couldn’t get out because the door was stuck. Only the driver who sped away from police is now claiming injury with a possible broken leg, police said.

Authorities say that while the Acura was not tied to the carjacking, it was however reported stolen by the driver’s girlfriend. They had recently had a fight and he took the car without her permission, police said.

SAPD says the theft of the car is a civil issue, but that the driver will now face charges for running from police. The name and age of the driver were not disclosed.

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man who they say shot someone outside an Elmendorf dollar store following a road rage incident.

Danny Montez, 35, was taken into custody.

According to the BCSO, on Feb. 5 the victim was driving on New Mathis Road when a dark-colored Mitsubishi sport utility vehicle was driving aggressively and drove around his vehicle, cutting him off. That’s when, deputies say, both vehicles pulled into a Dollar General parking lot.

An arrest affidavit states the victim and Montez got out of their vehicles and walked into the store. Upon entering, an argument erupted between the pair, with Montez telling the victim, “I’ll wait for you outside.”

Authorities say as the victim walked back to his car, Montez fired multiple gunshots from his vehicle, wounding the man in his abdomen. The victim hid in his car until the gunfire stopped and then drove home and called 911, deputies said.

The affidavit states the victim did not know Montez prior to the incident and that surveillance video obtained at the dollar store helped lead to eventual Crime Stoppers tips. The victim later identified Montez out of a photo lineup.

The BCSO said Montez has been arrested previously, with a prior history of weapon and assault charges. He is now charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

Get more election news on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page.

With less than a week until early voting begins Feb. 14, political campaigns are ramping up for the March 1 primary election.

Several big races will be on the midterm ballot for voters in the San Antonio area, including congressional representatives.

KSAT 12 analyzed the campaign finance reports of congressional candidates in the San Antonio area, revealing who has the fundraising advantage heading into the primary.

Early voting begins on Feb. 14. Election Day is March 1.

To check your voter registration status in Bexar County, click here. To find out which precinct you live in, click here.

Here’s a breakdown of federal races to watch in the San Antonio area, based on finance reports covering Oct. 1 to Dec. 31, 2021.

See the full Republican ballot here and Democratic ballot in Bexar County here.

Congressional District 15

Democratic candidates: Eliza Alvarado, Julio Garza, Ruben Ramirez, John Villarreal Rigney, Vanessa Stephanie Tijerina, Michelle VallejoRepublican candidates: Sara Canady, Aizar Cavazos, Vangela Churchill, Monica De La Cruz, Mauro Garza, Angela Juarez, Ryan Krause, John Lerma, Steve Schmuker Jr.

Republicans are making a serious push to flip Congressional District 15, and the fundraising shows it.

Congressman Vicente Gonzalez, a Democrat who only narrowly beat Republican Monica De La Cruz in 2020, is now running in the newly redrawn Congressional District 34. The traditionally Democratic district was also redrawn to become more competitive during redistricting, giving De La Cruz an edge as she mounts another bid for the seat.

De La Cruz has outraised all other candidates, reporting more than $1.5 million in campaign contributions. Even after spending $921,051, she has the most cash on hand with more than $625,000.

Mauro Garza, one of De La Cruz’s Republican primary opponents, has raised more than $500,000 and spent more than $160,000 in the race, according to the data.

The Democratic primary looks to be more competitive, where six candidates are running for the nomination. John Villarreal Rigney led the way, raising more than $150,000. Roberto Haddad and Ruben Ramirez also raised more than $100,000, the data showed.

Redistricting also made the traditionally Democratic district more competitive, giving Republicans a better chance to flip the seat.

Congressional District 23

Democratic candidates: Priscilla Golden, John LiraRepublican candidates: Alma Arredondo-Lynch, Alìa Garcia, Tony Gonzales

After a narrow victory in 2020, Republican Tony Gonzales goes into this election with a big cash advantage over his opponents.

Gonzales’ campaign reported raising more than $2.2 million and spending $985,000.

One of his primary opponents, conservative dentist Alma Arredondo-Lynch, had not yet submitted her finance report.

The Democratic candidates have reported far more modest numbers. U.S. Marine Corps veteran John Lira has raised more than $250,000 and has spent more than $56,000.

Lira and Gonzales will likely clinch their party’s nominations and face each other in November.

Congressional District 28

Democratic candidates: Tannya Judith Benavides, Jessica Cisneros, Henry CuellarRepublican candidates: Ed Cabrera, Steven Fowler, Cassy Garcia, Eric Hohman, Willie Vasquez Ng, Rolando Rodriguez, Sandra Whitten

Though Congressman Henry Cuellar has been elected to Congressional District 28 since 2005, he saw his most serious challenge in the 2020 Democratic primary. This year’s race will be even tougher for him after he became the subject of an FBI investigation earlier this year.

Still, Cuellar has a clear fundraising advantage over his opponents so far. The data showed Cuellar has raised more than $1.8 million. He also maintains more than $2.3 million cash on hand.

Immigration attorney Jessica Cisneros, who narrowly lost to Cuellar in the primary in 2020, came in second, raising more than $800,000.

On the Republican ticket, seven candidates are vying for the nomination.

Rancher Ed Cabrera holds the financial advantage in that race, raising more than $280,000. Willie Vazquez Ng, a former Bexar County Sheriff candidate, trailed behind Cabrera, raising more than $130,000.

Congressional District 35

Democratic candidates: Greg Casar, Eddie Rodriguez, Carla-Joy Sisco, Rebecca ViagranRepublican candidates: Bill Condict, Jenai Aragona, Marilyn Jackson, Alejandro Ledezma, Dan McQueen, Sam Montoya, Asa George Kent Palagi, Michael Rodriguez, Dan Sawatzki, Jennifer Sundt

This reliably Democratic district will have new representation after redistricting drew Congressman Lloyd Doggett out of it. Instead, Doggett will run for Congressional District 37, one of the state’s new seats.

Four Democrats are hoping to succeed him, and two of them have jumped out in fundraising.

Austin City Council Member Greg Casar — who has racked up several endorsements from progressive politicians like U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez — reported raising more than $467,000. He also maintains the cash-on-hand advantage over his opponents.

State Rep. Eddie Rodriguez came in second, raising more than $250,000. Rodriguez has recently ramped up his campaign mailers and TV ads, hoping to establish himself as a clear alternative to Casar.

Former San Antonio City Council Member Rebecca Viagran has raised less than $50,000 in this race, trailing behind Casar and Rodriguez.

The Republican primary, meanwhile, is an even more crowded race with 10 candidates running for the party’s nomination. They include program scheduler Bill Condict, realtor Jenai Aragona, insurance agent Marilyn Jackson, construction worker Alejandro Ledezma, former 37-day mayor of Corpus Christi Dan McQueen, reporter Sam Montoya, soldier and entrepreneur Asa George Kent Palagi, household manager Michael Rodriguez, retired U.S. Air Force service member Dan Sawatzki and attorney Jennifer Sundt.

Read more on our Vote 2022 page:

Everything to know about voting in the 2022 Texas Primary Election on March 1What’s changed, how to vote by mail or absentee ballot in Bexar County for March 1 primary election