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A man is in critical condition after he was shot while leaving a hookah lounge on the Northwest Side overnight, according to San Antonio police.

The incident happened around 3 a.m., Sunday, in the 3300 block of West Avenue.

Police said the man, 28, was leaving the lounge and walking to his car when a light-colored vehicle drove by on West Avenue and opened fire.

The man was struck in the leg twice by the gunfire. The lounge’s security called in the shooting and when EMS arrived, the man was taken to University Hospital. He is in critical condition.

Police are still working to track down the suspect and the investigation continues.

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Gas station clerk shot multiple times during argument while on break, police say

A gas station clerk is in critical condition after San Antonio police said he was shot during an argument with a group of men while taking his break.

The incident happened around 2:49 a.m., Sunday, at a gas station in the 800 block of San Pedro.

Police said the clerk was taking a break and walked outside when he saw four men and approached them. Moments later, they all got into an argument.

The situation escalated when one of the men pulled a gun and shot the clerk several times, according to SAPD. All four of the men then fled the scene.

The clerk was taken by EMS to the Brooke Army Medical Center in critical condition. Police are still working to track down the suspects involved.

The investigation continues and further details are limited.

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A search is underway after a 76-year-old man disappeared in Bastrop County, according to the Travis County Sheriff’s Office.

Kenneth Chrane, who is diagnosed with a cognitive impairment, was last seen at 5:10 p.m., Saturday. He was traveling on US Highway 290 in a maroon Ford F250 with a Texas plate that reads, “FVX5688.”

Deputies said Chrane is described as having gray hair, green eyes and was last wearing a light sweatshirt, dark blue pants and blue shoes.

His disappearance poses a credible threat to his own health and safety, according to authorities.

Anyone with information on Chrane’s whereabouts is urged to contact the Travis County Sheriff’s Office at (512) 974-0845.

For many who participated, the women in policing self-protection event was a struggle — a tough and intense fight. It’s the same kind of training San Antonio Police Department cadets go through.

SAPD hosted it’s 2nd annual training event designed to test the skills of women who are thinking of joining the police force or those wanting to learn ways to deal with potential threats in real-world scenarios.

The department’s Chief William McManus was present during the training. He said when people learn what police do, how they do it, and why, it may spark more interest in applying.

“Well today what we’re seeing here is the interest in these ladies and see if they have any desire at all in becoming police officers. A number of them raised their hand and say they do and we’re hoping those who didn’t have some interest at the end of the day,” Chief McManus said.

Jennifer Sanchez was one of about 45 participants present in the event and says this was just a practice run for her. She, along with several others, have applied to the department and will be testing later this week.

Sanchez said becoming a police officer has always been something she’s wanted to be.

“I was actually going to school for it, I was 21, I’m 31 now, and I got pregnant, took care of my daughter. It’s very emotional for me but I can’t see myself doing anything other than becoming a police officer,” Sanchez said.

Sanchez said the obstacle course is a lot harder than it looks and within just the first few hours, learned a lot more than what she expected.

“I’ve learned about protecting my surroundings which are something that you don’t really think about, but they brought to my attention. Now when I’m out and about will definitely apply,” Sanchez said.

Sanchez, a single mother, said the passion to become an officer was always there but it’s her daughter who is now fueling her motivation to complete the course and accomplish her dream.

“I’m a single parent so, this is something I want her to know that it’s possible. I want her to grow up and know that anything she puts her mind to no matter what, she can do it because I’m going to do it and I’m going to show her,” Sanchez said.

The women’s survival awareness and self-protection training went from 8 a.m. until noon. SAPD said it plans on hosting more events soon. For more information visit sapdcareers.com

Bexar County sheriff’s deputies are working the scene of a fatal crash on the North Side Saturday evening.

The crash happened in the 23200 block of Bulverde Road in the southbound lanes.

Details surrounding the crash are limited at this time.

As of around 6:15 p.m., deputies are diverting traffic at the intersection of TPC Parkway and Bulverde Road as they work the scene.

This portion of Bulverde is expected to be closed for several hours, according to the BCSO. Drivers are urged to avoid the area and seek alternate routes if possible.

KSAT has a crew heading to the scene and we’ll bring you more updates as they become available.

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Woman injured after SUV skids off road, plunges into Medina River, deputies say

It’s not an animal you would expect to see in Texas, but for residents in Hidalgo County, this animal sighting had some calling local authorities.

According to a Facebook post from the Hidalgo County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were called for a kangaroo sighting in the 12000 block of Apache Drive in Mercedes, Texas.

Deputies said they located and captured the kangaroo about two miles from the ranch it belongs to and returned the animal to its owner.

No injuries or property damage was reported and deputies say they are still working to determine how the kangaroo escaped the ranch.

A woman was injured and hospitalized after Bexar County sheriff’s deputies said she lost control of her SUV and crashed into the Medina River early Saturday.

The incident happened around 3 a.m. on S. Flores Road, on the South Side.

When authorities arrived at the scene, neighbors claimed they heard the crash and went outside to see what happened. That’s when they saw the woman’s SUV submerged in the river.

Officials found the woman sitting nearby in waist-high water, conscious but injured.

Upon further investigation, deputies said the woman was heading southbound on S. Flores when she lost control of her vehicle, went into the grass and then skidded into the Medina River.

She was taken by EMS to an area hospital for treatment of injuries. Her condition is unknown at this time and no one else was injured in the incident.

Officials have temporarily closed the roadway as they work the scene. This is a developing story and we’ll bring more updates as they become available.

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A Houston-area man was arrested after deputies said he had a lit barbecue pit in the bed of his truck, leading them to discover he was intoxicated and in possession of cocaine.

According to Harris County Pct. 4 Constable Mark Herman, on Jan. 5, deputies received a call for a truck on fire in the 214000 block of Aldine Westfield Road.

When deputies arrived, they discovered 41-year-old Jay Rojas was driving with a lit barbecue pit in the bed of his truck, which created a large fire.

After field sobriety tests were conducted on Rojas, deputies found that he was intoxicated. Deputies said they also found he had cocaine.

Rojas was charged with driving while intoxicated and possession of a controlled substance, Herman said. It is unclear whether he has since bonded out of jail.

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A San Antonio restaurant is making a name for itself after landing on USA Today’s 10 Best New Restaurants list.

Best Quality Daughter, located in the historic Pearl District, ranked no. 9 on the list and was the only Texas restaurant to secure a spot.

“We did it, y’all! We’re officially one of the 10 Best New Restaurants in AMERICA! THANK YOU to everyone who voted for us and everyone who has supported us since we opened,” the restaurant said in a Facebook post.

Best Quality Daughter serves up an Asian-American cuisine with family-style dishes such as cashew chicken, salt-n-pepper shrimp, and kung pao cauliflower, according to its website.

The spot also offers other bites such as super garlicky noodles, curry shrimp fried rice, and impossible potstickers.

Best Quality Daughter was opened in Nov. 2020 by chefs Jennifer Dobbertin and Quealy Watson.

“In 2018, Dobbertin, wanting to address the sparsity of Asian-American female chefs in South Texas, developed a new concept through a series of pop-up dinners called Best Quality Daughter with fellow chef Anne Ng and artist Jennifer Ling Datchuk,” the restaurant’s website said.

Those pop-ups eventually turned into a brick-and-mortar location for Dobbertin and Watson.

You can visit Best Quality Daughter at 602 Avenue A.

For more on what other restaurants made USA Today’s list, click here.

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