Mandy Noell

San Antonio

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Young engineer races toward future in mechanical engineering

3 weeks ago | foxsanantonio.com | Mandy Noell

Hollie Helmke, a recent graduate from East Central High School, has always had a knack for building things. (SBG Photo)
Young engineer races toward future in mechanical engineering

3 weeks ago | news4sanantonio.com | Mandy Noell

SAN ANTONIO - Hollie Helmke, a recent graduate from East Central ISD, has always had a knack for building things. "Growing up, I actually built cardboard vending machines," she said. "I was inspired by the engineering field, and I felt that was something worth pursuing."Helmke's passion for engineering led her to join the Electathon race team, an electric vehicle racing organization where students design and build their vehicles.
San Antonio mayor reflects on tenure as city prepares for change

Mar 12, 2025 | news4sanantonio.com | Mandy Noell

SAN ANTONIO - As San Antonio prepares to elect a new mayor in May, outgoing Mayor Ron Nirenberg is determined to make the most of his remaining time in office. "This job really never ends," said Nirenberg. "So I will be working to the last minute of my tenure to make sure that we continue to make progress."Reflecting on his eight years as mayor, Nirenberg noted the transformation of his office, filled with mementos that symbolize the city's connections.
Salvation Army's emergency shelter provides lifeline for mother and son in need

Mar 10, 2025 | news4sanantonio.com | Mandy Noell

SAN ANTONIO - The Salvation Army of San Antonio helps people in need with emergency shelter, find work and homes, even rehabilitation for men, women and children. Sometimes it's people who lost a job or suffered a medical crisis. The Salvation Army is a safe place, offering clothes, shoes, warm meals and other necessities most people take for granted. The one thing clients almost always have in common is a stroke of bad luck.
FBI warns of rising online sextortion cases among children

Oct 24, 2024 | news4sanantonio.com | Mandy Noell
FBI warns of rising online sextortion cases among children

Oct 24, 2024 | foxsanantonio.com | Mandy Noell

SAN ANTONIO, Texas - The FBI and nonprofits around San Antonio want to warn parents about the threat of online sextortion schemes targeting children. “Without a doubt, if your child is online, they’re going to be targeted,” says Alex Doran, the Supervisory Special Agent over the Crimes Against Children and Human Trafficking Task Force with the FBI San Antonio Field Office. It’s a traumatizing crime, especially for children.
Family holds private goodbye for Caleb Harris, student missing since March

Aug 7, 2024 | news4sanantonio.com | Mandy Noell

NEW BRAUNFELS – Caleb Harris’s family recently held a private ceremony to say goodbye to the college student who disappeared in March, and whose body was found in June close to his Corpus Christi apartment. The passage of time doesn’t bring closure, because there are still so many questions. The Nueces County Medical Examiner’s Office reported Tuesday that the cause and manner of Harris’s death are still undetermined.
Clark High School's twin graduates top their class as valedictorian and salutatorian

Jun 18, 2024 | news4sanantonio.com | Mandy Noell

SAN ANTONIO – Meet Michael and Charlie Weiner, twins at Clark High School who graduated with distinct honors. They say ‘sibling support’ propelled them to success. “I am graduating as valedictorian of Tom C. Clark High School,” said Michael. “I’m going to be the salutatorian of Clark High School,” said Charlie. Caps off to the twins!“We both do debate,” said Charlie. “We're the team co-captains.”They’re sophomore transfers to Clark, who moved to the head of the class.
Family continues looking for missing A&M Corpus Christi student, Caleb Harris

May 23, 2024 | news4sanantonio.com | Mandy Noell

The search for Caleb Harris, a 21-year-old student from New Braunfels attending school in Corpus Christi, continues more than two months after his disappearance. (SBG San Antonio)
Fiesta Parking Scams: how fake parking attendants can trick you into a ticket

Apr 24, 2024 | news4sanantonio.com | Mandy Noell

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman wants to warn Fiesta revelers to be watchful for parking scams in the city. Michelle Bononcini and her father arrived at a parking lot off North Alamo Street for the Battle of Flowers parade last year. “We saw a parking lot, saw an attendant out with a sign that said "$30", and we were like, ‘perfect, this is just a couple blocks from where our seats were at’,” Bononcini said. They had arrived early, it was around 6:30 a.m., to get seated for the parade.