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A man was shot early Wednesday while confronting two men who he believed previously robbed him, according to San Antonio police.

Officers responded to the shooting at the Motel 6, located in the 2100 block of SW loop 410 near Marbach Road, just after 4 a.m.

There, they found the man in his 30s shot in the leg and the back. He was taken to University Hospital in critical condition.

Police said the man and a woman were walking to their motel room when he confronted two men that had allegedly previously robbed him.

The woman went inside the room but heard an argument and gunfire.

The injured man was able to make it to the motel room, where the woman called the police.

The two suspects fled in a black vehicle, police said.

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A 54,000 square foot building along the San Antonio River Walk is up for sale.

The property at 126 E Main Plaza is a five-story, multi-use building in the heart of downtown and it’s currently listed for nearly $13 million.

Its located near major San Antonio landmarks like the Bexar County Courthouse, City Hall, San Fernando Cathedral and more.

The building is also in an Opportunity Zone in Bexar County, which offers tax incentives to investors.

According to the listing from Douglas Elliman, the property is listed as a commercial/office building.

A listing from Zillow in 2017 shows a two-bedroom, four-bathroom condo at the top of the building.

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Many sexual assault cases are rarely fully prosecuted because victims can’t be located or don’t want to face their attacker in court, according to Meli Powers, chief of family division in the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.

Powers sees the scars of sex assault trauma firsthand in the victims she encounters.

She says many cases involving sexual assault never make it into a courtroom at all.

“When we have a case that occurred on one day, and it’s going to court a later date, we might see a victim is not ready to come to court, not ready to testify. The trauma is still much too fresh, or they have not begun the emotional healing process,” Power said.

Victim liaisons connect victims with resources and walk them through the process. Powers says victims cannot be reached sometimes, and while there’s an initial arrest, the case never gets tried.

“Sometimes, as you get closer to the court date, those feelings might be too strong, where they don’t feel they’re able to do it at this time,” Powers said.

The Texas Association Against Sexual Assault reports that over 94% of rapists will roam free, with only 3% ever facing a day in jail.

Powers said helping victims heal can help them build the courage to face their attackers.

“Taking that step of following through the case and assisting the prosecution in terms of coming to court to tell and describe what happened to them, it’s the first step in healing and in closure — extremely difficult, no doubt,” Power said. “…You have the option to stop the violence for the next person.”

Based on the rate of transmission of COVID-19 within the first five days of infection, Dr. Bryan Alsip, University Health’s chief medical officer, said he is “pretty comfortable” with the new recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Based on the data the CDC is seeing, Alsip said they are “good recommendations,” such as cutting the COVID-19 isolation time in half to five days for anyone who is asymptomatic.

Since it’s possible for someone to still be contagious beyond those five days, Alsip said the CDC recommends mask-wearing for another 10 days.

Alsip said he’s also eager to see the viral cultures in the laboratory.

“That would be more reassuring because we would know exactly whether something can replicate and transmit after five days or not,” Alsip said.

He said he believes it would give people “a greater sense of comfort.”

According to the CDC, anyone testing positive should isolate for five days regardless of vaccination status. If there are no symptoms or if symptoms are gone, the CDC says there’s no longer a need to isolate, but you should wear a mask if you’re around others for at least five days. However, stay home if you have a fever.

The recommendations are the same for those who are not boosted or unvaccinated but test positive. Stay home for five days, then wear a mask for at least another five days. Those who cannot quarantine can wear a mask for 10 days and get tested on day five. If symptoms develop, stay home.

People who’ve been vaccinated and boosted within the past two to six months can wear a mask for 10 days, then get tested on day five. But again, if symptoms develop, stay home.

Alsip said he understands some may have difficulty understanding the need for the latest recommendations.

“I think it can be very confusing to the layperson as well as to those who work in health care,” Alsip said.

But like the pandemic itself, Alsip said the data changes, prompting different recommendations.

Resources from World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, City of San Antonio

Every year, many people whose homes are damaged by storms begin the sometimes confusing process of filing insurance claims. Consumer Reports offers some tips that may help you with this process.

If damage to your house or property isn’t extreme, Consumer Reports says you’ll need to decide whether you should even bother filing a claim. CR says that in most cases you shouldn’t file claim for any damage that’s lower in cost than your deductible, but the exception to that is water damage. That’s because what seems like a small problem could signal a bigger, more expensive mess lurking inside the walls or ceiling.

As you’re assessing the situation, it is also important to document the damage. Use your smartphone to take photos and videos. This will help you make a list of items that were destroyed or need repair. And if you need to make repairs right away, keep all the receipts to file with your claim.

Next comes a walk-through with an insurance adjuster to assess the damage. These used to always be in-person visits, but because of the pandemic, many will be virtual walk-throughs, and some adjusters will accept videos and photos you took with your smartphone.

At some point, you’ll receive a settlement that outlines what your insurance company will cover. But what if that settlement isn’t enough? If you feel that what you’re offered isn’t enough to cover all the damages, get another estimate to show your insurance company. And if you’re denied something, ask your insurance company why.

And remember, insurance claims take time, so keep all your paperwork organized.

If you have a very large claim, you may want to turn to a public adjuster, someone who works on your behalf and represents you during the process. But be aware of fees. In some states a public adjuster’s fees are capped, typically at around 10 to 12 percent of the insurance payout.

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Spurs legend Tony Parker is selling his home in the Anaqua Springs Ranch community of Boerne, just outside of San Antonio.

The main house features six bedrooms, five full bathrooms and four half-bathrooms, while the guest house has four bedrooms and three full bathrooms.

Located at 9 Rue Parker, the estate covers roughly 53 acres and is currently listed at $19.5 million.

In addition to a temperature-controlled wine room with storage for up to 1,500 bottles, there’s also a nearly 6,000-square-foot gym.

One of the most iconic features of the home, however, is the large private waterpark, which includes slides, lazy rivers, grottos and a diving platform.

The property also features a tennis court, sand volleyball court, greenhouse, herb garden, fruit orchard and a tortoise enclosure.

Parker retired from the NBA in 2019 after 17 seasons with the silver and black and one final season with the Charlotte Hornets.

Binkan Cinaroglu with Kuper Sotheby’s International Realty has the listing.

“This magnificent estate provides amenities that rival the best in the world, all while maintaining privacy as its gold standard,” said Cinaroglu.

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