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Family Affair: Man, Wife and Son Graduate College
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SAN ANTONIO-- James Gomez said it was hard work completing college courses. The high school drop out earned a Bachelor's degree along with his wife and son--all three family members marched with the largest graduation class to come out of Texas A&M ...

Massive volunteer effort underway to clean up Olmos Basin
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Several local groups, from Wells Fargo Bank to the San Antonio River Authority and even neighborhood groups, will gather volunteers Saturday morning to clean up the mess. The big clean-up is scheduled for 8 am until noon Saturday.

Girl with dyslexia starts foundation to help others
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SAN ANTONIO- A 10-year-old girl who struggled for years in school is starting a non-profit to help other children like her. Marin Mangiaracinia was diagnosed with dyslexia, just before the beginning of 4th grade. Mom Julie knew something was wrong when ...

Woman accused of trying to set neighbor on fire after dog found dead
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SAN ANTONIO -- A woman faces criminal mischief charges after she allegedly tried to set her neighbor on fire. Police say 46-year-old Jennifer Newman arrived at her home on West Mulberry around 6:30 pm Thursday. About the same time, a neighbor who had ...

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South San baseball injunction denied
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SAN ANTONIO-A controversial call on the diamond set up a rematch between South San Antonio ISD and North East ISD only this time, the battle was in court with lawyers at bat. South San claimed they lost a playoff baseball game to Johnson High School ...

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"Hairgate" ends with a redhead reunion
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SAN ANTONIO – “Hairgate” officially came to an end Thursday night when the fan who shaved Spurs' guard Matt Bonner's face into his hair met the Red Rocket himself, in a redhead reunion at the AT&T Center. It's the controversial coif gone viral.

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POLL: Should tax money be diverted away from roads for streetcars?
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SAN ANTONIO - A few years from now streetcars may join the Alamo and the Riverwalk as fixtures of Downtown San Antonio. But is the $190 million streetcar project a wise investment in the future? Or is it being railroaded through over the objection of ...

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Slimming one-piece swimsuits
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By Erin Busbee, Special to SA Living from BusbeeStyle.com SAN ANTONIO - Summer is right around the corner, which means many South Texans are bracing themselves for two things: oppressive heat and the dreaded swimsuit season. I can't do anything about ...

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Mom: 22-month-old left outside after daycare closes
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Have something for the News 4 WOAI Troubleshooters? Call them at 210.476.1070 and leave a message. Or e-mail them at TroubleShooters@woaitv.com. If you want to report a health issue at a restaurant, call the City of San Antonio at 210-207-8853.

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Fitness, food and fun at Museum Reach Fun 5K & Health Expo
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SAN ANTONIO -- The San Antonio River Authority (SARA) is celebrating the San Antonio River Museum Reach segment by holding a Fun 5K and Health Expo this weekend. SARA has again partnered with the San Antonio River Foundation to host the event on ...

Surveillance photo could help in missing woman case
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SAN ANTONIO- A never before seen surveillance photo may be the key to finding a woman missing for nearly 18 months. 63-year-old Pauline Diaz was last seen at the HEB at Southeast Military and Goliad on Dec. 7, 2010. A newly released photo shows an ...

Families struggle with dementia striking the middle-aged
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SAN ANTONIO – The word “dementia” is usually associated with the elderly, but it can also impact people in the prime of their lives. Doctors are now drawing attention to Frontal Temporal Dementia, or FTD, a form of dementia that strikes the middle-aged ...

Zoo hippos, behind the scenes
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SAN ANTONIO – Think getting your kids out of bed in the morning is hard work? Try waking up the hungry, hungry hippos at the San Antonio Zoo. News 4 WOAI went behind the scenes to a place where usually, only trained zookeepers get to go: the hippo ...

Win a Scorpions Family 4-Pack for this weekend
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Watch San Antonio's only 6:30 evening newscast this week for a chance to win a Scorpions family 4 pack (a 4 pack of tickets, 4 food & beverage vouchers & 4 Scorpions hats & 4 Scorpions T-shirts & 4 Scorpions Soccer Balls. Just look for the scorpion at ...

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Disabled bus riders help get bus stop benches back
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SAN ANTONIO – An effort to reduce crime on the West Side angered some VIA riders who use the bus stop on Westfield Drive just off Military. VIA removed the benches, hoping to keep criminals away, and the small change made a big impact on handicapped ...

Police: Man shot in head in apparent road rage attack
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SAN ANTONIO -- Police say an off-duty security guard shot his neighbor in what they are calling a case of road rage. The shooting happened around 1:00 pm Wednesday on Utopia near Fairlawn Drive on the Southeast Side. Witnesses say the off-duty security ...

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Texas Top 10 fugitive caught in San Antonio
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) - A suspected gang member on the Texas Department of Public Safety 10 Most Wanted list has been caught in San Antonio. DPS on Wednesday announced the arrest of 30-year-old Felix Velasquez Jr. Velasquez, who's accused of being part of ...

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State taking new fees out of child support payments
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SAN ANTONIO - It takes nearly $300 million to run the Texas Attorney General's Child Support Division. Some of the programs offered by the AG's office have gotten so expensive to run, the department has decided to pass the buck on to your children.

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Ambien defense helps woman avoid jail
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SAN ANTONIO - It was a tearful ending to an emotional trial. The driver who plowed into a mother and her two young children in their front yard will avoid prison time - at least for now. Bronson's Mercedes jumped a curb back in 2009, injuring Traci ...

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Rested Spurs win Game 1 over weary Clippers 108-92
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By PAUL J. WEBER, AP SAN ANTONIO (AP) - Tim Duncan had 26 points and 10 rebounds and the San Antonio Spurs, recharged after a weeklong layoff, wore down the busy Los Angeles Clippers to win Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series, ...

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