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A Texas A&M University cross country and track student athlete was killed in a crash while traveling home for the holidays, according to the university.

Chance Gibson, from The Woodlands, died at 11:20 a.m., Saturday, when he was returning home from College Station for holiday break, according to a release from the university. He was a freshman and had just completed his first semester.

The university said Gibson competed in the Aggie Opener 5K and the Texas A&M Invitational 8K during the fall cross country season.

Head Coach Pat Henry and Cross Country Coach Wendel McRaven offered their condolences to Gibson’s friends and family, and said the young athlete will be missing among his fellow athletes.

“Words cannot express the loss of Chance,” Henry said. “Chance was a great young person with a bright future. He will be missed by everyone that came in contact with him. It is a sad day for Texas A&M, and our hearts are broken for his family and friends.”

“Our hearts are broken. Chance was a bright, funny and determined young man. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gibson family. As a coach and a parent this is really tough. It is going to take us all a while to wrap our heads around this tragedy,” McRaven said in a statement.

Gibson was a three-year letterwinner in cross country and track & field at The Woodlands High School. His father and uncles Jeff, Jonny, and Dave Gibson also graduated from A&M, the university confirmed.

He leaves behind one older sibling, Kara, and two younger siblings, Caden and Cambree.

“This is a tragic moment for the Gibson family, Texas A&M and for our cross country and track & field programs,” said Director of Athletics Ross Bjork. “On behalf of everyone at Texas A&M Athletics, we offer sincere condolences to Chance’s family, his teammates and his friends.”

Funeral arrangements are still pending. We’ll bring more updates to this article as they become available.

A search is underway for a 14-year-old girl and a suspect wanted in connection with her disappearance, according to the Fairview Police Department.

Authorities issued an AMBER alert in the disappearance of Hayley Giandoni on Sunday evening. She is believed to be in “grave or immediate danger.”

Giandoni was last seen around 6:00 p.m., Saturday, in the 100 block of Stonehinge Drive in Fairview.

She was last seen wearing a gray sweatshirt and camouflage leggings. She is described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing 170 pounds with brown hair and brown eyes.

Officials are also looking for a suspect who is connected with her abduction however, no description has been given at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to call the Fairview Police Department at 972-886-4211.

It’s been a cold and rainy weekend with nearly an inch of beneficial rainfall reported at the San Antonio International Airport. Plus, many of us got to enjoy a little bit of holiday cheer and “Christmassy” weather with temps in the 40s for much of the weekend!

However, despite the chilly weekend, it looks like by Christmas Eve & Christmas Day, it’ll be back to “short-sleeves weather” 🎅☀️

Here’s what you need to know:

SUNDAY NIGHT

After another round of light rainfall for many in the afternoon, it’ll be a chilly and gray evening with temperatures falling into the low-40s by midnight.

MONDAY

It’ll be cold in the morning with a low around San Antonio near 40°, and temps in the upper-30s in the Hill CountryAlthough there may be a few clouds in the morning, skies will clear and we’ll see abundant sunshineWe’ll warm up to near 60° by 4 p.m., and you’ll need the jackets in the evening with temps falling into the 40s after sunset

TUESDAY

Humidity will rise and, although it may not necessarily feel humid outside, there will be morning fogThe afternoon will feature sun, and it’ll be comfortably in the 60s in the afternoon

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY

Humidity will continue to rise and mornings won’t be as chilly, especially by ThursdayHighs will climb even more into the upper-60s Wednesday and the mid-70s Thursday under abundant sunshine

CHRISTMAS EVE & CHRISTMAS DAY

Mornings will be cool, but not chillyThere will be plenty of sun, and highs will likely be in the upper-70s around San AntonioSouth & west of SA, the thermometer will likely reach into the 80s

7-DAY FORECAST

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A pregnant woman was hospitalized and a man was arrested on a DWI charge following an overnight crash near downtown, according to San Antonio police.

The crash happened around 11:12 p.m., Saturday, in the 100 block of N. Pecos La Trinidad.

Police said a gold Cadillac was heading southbound in the middle lane on N. Pecos when it veered into the left lane, struck a curb and crashed into the back of a blue Chevrolet Avalanche.

The Avalanche was pushed forward and crashed into the back of a red Mazda, heading in the same direction.

The front passenger in the Mazda was a 32-year-old pregnant woman, and she complained of abdominal pain following the crash, according to police.

She was taken by EMS to Metropolitan Methodist Hospital for treatment and is in stable condition. No other injuries were reported.

The driver of the Cadillac, Ray Williamson, 39, was arrested for DWI after being evaluated on scene.

Further details are limited at this time. We’ll bring more updates as they become available.

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Water from a far West Side well has tested positive for E. coli bacteria, according to San Antonio Water System officials.

The E. coli was found during a standard water quality sampling of untreated water at a well that is located between Ingram Road and Loop 1604, SAWS officials said.

SAWS says the untreated water is from a well before disinfection and before it is given to customers.

The well has been shut down and will be disinfected before being used again.

The water utility company evaluated all test samples taken from the SAWS water system in December and said there is no evidence of E. coli bacteria.

SAWS customers in the area will not need to boil water and do not have to take any extra precautions before drinking it.

The year is starting to wrap up, the holidays are right around the corner, but the omicron variant is causing some concern nationwide as more cases arise.

In Bexar County, the risk level is still mild, but in other parts of the country, COVID-19 cases are surging.

Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined Leading SA on Sunday to discuss the current COVID-19 trends for San Antonio and what we can expect to see as we head into the new year.

“The message is very simple. We have the tools in place to be able to withstand and deal with this latest surge of COVID 19, the omicron variant, and that is to get vaccinated,” Nirenberg said. “We know we always trail in terms of our infection rates from what happens along the coasts. So we should take that as a cautionary tale. We’re doing actually OK. We’re stable and the hospitals we have, you know, one of the lower transmission rates, infection rates, case rates… But we need to continue to be cautious.”

San Antonio and much of the country is simultaneously fighting the virus while still recovering from the economic impacts of the pandemic.

Nirenberg said despite the hardships, the local economy has made progress in its recovery thus far.

“Our economy has recovered quite well. In fact, some of the economic activity has beaten the forecast we set even back in September,” Nirenberg said.

The recovery is not just about businesses that were here before the pandemic, but also the new companies here in the Alamo City.

“I heard the Chamber of Commerce President Richard Perez say recently that they’ve had something like 60 ribbon cuttings on new businesses that have opened up, so business is coming back. And if we want that to continue, we’ve got to continue to be smart about it,” Nirenberg said.

In terms of continued growth, the mayor said he is optimistic.

“Well, we have all the fundamentals in place to be one of the leading cities in the country, and I do see that happening. What we want to do while that happens is to retain the quality of life and the community, sense the sense of family that we have here in San Antonio. Not lose it,” Nirenberg said.

There are already big plans in place, the mayor said.

“We’re having an exciting 2022 bond election coming up in May that is going to be part of investing in our infrastructure and accommodating growth. But the other thing that we’re doing critically is investing in people and access to education, improving access people have to economic opportunity, ” Mayor Nirenberg said.

You can watch the full interview with Mayor Nirenberg in the video player above.

The holidays are almost here and many people are still hustling to finish all their gift shopping. But while you’re out buying gifts for someone else, one coffee shop is delivering a special gift just for you.

Dunkin’ will be giving San Antonio customers a free medium hot or iced coffee every Monday. You can even add some of their holiday flavors to your coffee like peppermint mocha or toasted white chocolate.

All you have to do is sign up to be a DD Perks member, which you can do online or through Dunkin’s app.

Once a member, you can order ahead on the app to receive your free coffee or you can scan your loyalty ID QR code before you pay at the store.

Free coffee Mondays will end on Jan. 3, 2022.

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While we do not have as many cold days as the rest of country, this past February has shown us that nothing is off the table.  So, there are a few easy ways to get your car, truck, or SUV winter ready.

One thing to check for now, as fall winds die down, is a buildup of leaves that may have drifted onto your vehicle.  Check the air ventilation area at the base of the windshield, which is where they can get stuck. If you have a sunroof, you will need to inspect it for leaks.

Make sure your wiper blades are still in good enough shape to handle frozen precipitation, like sleet or freezing rain. You will also want to check and make sure you have enough wiper fluid, especially the kind that can melt any buildup of ice quickly.

The cold also puts more stress on your battery. Try to get it tested so you do not get stuck somewhere.

Some auto parts stores will do it for free.  Also, look under the vehicle to see if any parts are hanging low to the ground and examine the exterior of the vehicle for scratches or dings that have broken through the paint to the metal. 

You may be able to touch them up before hitting the road to avoid road salt sticking on them and eroding the paint and metal even more, making the damage worse. 

Also, give yourself a little extra time on colder days. Your tires can lose air pressure and they will need to be filled properly.

Dozens of people are displaced and a dog was killed following a fire at an apartment complex in the Medical Center area, according to the San Antonio Fire Department.

The fire happened around 3 p.m., Saturday, at the Knoll Crest Apartments.

Fire officials said residents were moving a washer and drying in when it caught fire. Three units total were effected but everyone was able to evacuate safely, except for a dog.

The units are considered total losses and the power had to be cut off to the entire building, according to Battalion Chief Christopher Valdez.

Those who were displaced are either staying with friends or family, or are temporarily being relocated with the help of the apartment complex manager.

A man is dead after San Antonio police said he was walking on train tracks before he was fatally struck by a train on the Northeast Side overnight.

The incident happened around 4 a.m., Sunday, on I-35 and Thousand Oaks.

Police said the man, in his 30s, was with another person and they were possibly intoxicated when they were walking on the tracks.

The train came along shortly after and fatally struck the man. He was pronounced deceased at the scene, authorities said.

The other person was not injured in the incident.

Further details are limited at this time and the investigation continues.

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