Melissa Fletcher Stoeltje
S.A. Express-News
San Antonio, TX, United States
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'Stop your violent actions now': With in-your-face tactics, Fort Worth-area police try to stymie abusers
In fighting gang and drug-related crime, police often use in-your-face techniques. Now,... → Read More
'I begged him to stop': How the system fails victims of family violence
For every domestic violence killing in San Antonio, there are thousands of non-fatal... → Read More
San Antonio begins to reopen facilities as city enters the ‘safe’ risk zone for coronavirus
From skateboard parks to senior centers, San Antonio plans to restart services, even on a limited basis. → Read More
The Big Give SA raises more than expected for nonprofits in San Antonio area
The annual 24-hour fundraising extravaganza brought in more than $4.9 million. → Read More
‘Happy to be here’: A visit brings back memories of an elderly mom who had a ‘big, big life’ in San Antonio
I hadn’t been able to see my mother except through a window pane. When the coronavirus lockdown was eased, my sister and I visited face to face with our beloved Ginger again. → Read More
Ending the coronavirus isolation: Families reconnect in San Antonio for in-person visits at long-term care centers
Months long, the COVID-19 safety lockdown has restricted visitors until this week. → Read More
Coronavirus positivity rate in San Antonio inches closer to goal
Seven more deaths were reported, bringing the total in Bexar County to 809. → Read More
San Antonio mayor calls for release of body camera video as questions mount in arrest of Black jogger
<p>Mayor Ron Nirenberg wants the police department to conduct a full review of what happened, saying Mathias Ometu’s arrest ‘needs to be explained.’</p> → Read More
Indicator of coronavirus in San Antonio falls below key threshold
For the first time in months, the positivity rate is 9.9 percent. → Read More
Another nine Bexar County residents with novel coronavirus die as hospitalization numbers drop again
But the downward trend in the virus’ spread continues. → Read More
The coronavirus means San Antonio parents have to make choices this fall — and some have more options than others
The decision to send kids to school or child care — or just keep them home — is more fraught than usual. → Read More
Bexar County coronavirus cases grow by 56; two more deaths reported
Mayor Ron Nirenberg said the number could be artificially low because of a lag in reporting of test results on weekends and the city’s conversion to a new state COVID-19 data system. → Read More
‘Last responders’ also feel stress of coronavirus pandemic in San Antonio
As COVID-19 death toll mounts, local funeral homes adjust their practices to store more bodies and keep mourners safe. → Read More
San Antonio heat breaks two records but few people show at cooling centers
The coronavirus pandemic could have kept some people at bay as the temperature soared to 107, the all-time July high. → Read More
Bexar County young adults are contracting COVID-19 at higher rates. Here’s why.
Two months ago, they accounted for 42 percent of all COVID-19 cases. Now, it’s up to 57 percent. → Read More
State Fair of Texas canceled because of the coronavirus
Big Tex and deep-fried goodies put on hold until next year. → Read More
More than 50 people test positive for COVID-19 at San Antonio church that allowed hugging
Pastor Ron Arbaugh of Calvary Chapel said he followed "the letter of the law" when he reopened his church in Universal City in May. → Read More
Coronavirus outbreak closes church in Universal City that once again allowed hugging
At Calvary Chapel, more than 50 staff and church members tested positive for COVID-19. → Read More
Master hornist in Boerne seeks to ‘play hope back into the world’
The former band director led a global musical effort to raise money during the coronavirus pandemic. → Read More
With spike in coronavirus infections, demand for COVID-19 testing surges in San Antonio
Expect long lines at temporary testing sites and delays in getting appointments at clinics and pharmacies. → Read More