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Judge warns of need for more courtroom space in Bexar County as population, caseloads surge
Read full article: Judge warns of need for more courtroom space in Bexar County as population, caseloads surgeAccording to Judge Ron Rangel, there is no more space at the justice center to accommodate the need for more judges.
TIMELINE: Windsor Hollow shooting that killed young girl; man facing capital murder, rifle found in lake
Read full article: TIMELINE: Windsor Hollow shooting that killed young girl; man facing capital murder, rifle found in lakeAfter five months, a man was charged with capital murder in connection with a shooting that left a 4-year-old girl dead and four other family members injured.
BCSO announces 2 new arrests in shooting death of woman at Southwest Side party
Read full article: BCSO announces 2 new arrests in shooting death of woman at Southwest Side partyBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar announced two arrests in the shooting death of Desirae Rivera, a 21-year-old woman killed at a Southwest Side party in March.
Bexar County jail over capacity; some inmates housed in other counties, sheriff says
Read full article: Bexar County jail over capacity; some inmates housed in other counties, sheriff saysBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar informed the Commissioners Court on Tuesday that the countyās Adult Detention Center is over capacity.
Haven for Hope plans to address ācritical infrastructureā needs with ARPA funding
Read full article: Haven for Hope plans to address ācritical infrastructureā needs with ARPA fundingA grant agreement partnership between Bexar County and Haven for Hope is expected to utilize funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) to address ācritical infrastructureā needs at the facility, according to a county news release.
Facing explosive growth, East Central ISD again asks voters for more money for new schools
Read full article: Facing explosive growth, East Central ISD again asks voters for more money for new schoolsSprawling across southeastern Bexar County, from Victor Braunig Lake up to Interstate 10 and Loop 1604, East Central ISD has plenty of open space ā though itās quickly being filled in.
Amid big cat sightings, letās learn about the species native to South Texas
Read full article: Amid big cat sightings, letās learn about the species native to South TexasThe Bexar County Sheriffās Office sent out an alert Tuesday about a ālargeā cat sighting in northwest Bexar County. BCSO said the feline was seen in a greenbelt near the 10400 block of Foxen Way, a neighborhood off Highway 16 north of Helotes. So, we pulled information from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department to learn about the big cats native to South Texas.
Neighbors in northwest Bexar County curious about wildcat reportedly sighted in their area
Read full article: Neighbors in northwest Bexar County curious about wildcat reportedly sighted in their areaThe Bexar County Sheriff's Office posted an alert on Facebook, warning people in one Northwest neighborhood about a "big cat" sighting in their area.
Share your story: KSAT Investigates educator injuries in Bexar County schools
Read full article: Share your story: KSAT Investigates educator injuries in Bexar County schoolsItās a disturbing trend uncovered by KSAT Investigates -- uncovered more than 4,000 reports of students injuring educators in districts with schools in Bexar County in the last two school years.
Bexar County Commissionerās Court approves immediate burn ban
Read full article: Bexar County Commissionerās Court approves immediate burn banThe Bexar County Commissioners Court on Tuesday approved a ban on outdoor burning in unincorporated areas of the county, according to a news release from the county.
Bexar County to use nearly $470,000 DOE grant to track greenhouse gas emissions
Read full article: Bexar County to use nearly $470,000 DOE grant to track greenhouse gas emissionsBexar County is expected to use a Department of Energy grant to better track greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) across the region, developing a county-wide GHG emissions inventory assessment in response to high local ozone levels.
Resident in far northwest Bexar County reports ālarge catā sighting, BCSO says
Read full article: Resident in far northwest Bexar County reports ālarge catā sighting, BCSO saysA resident living in far northwest Bexar County reportedly saw a "large, long-tailed cat" in a greenbelt near their home, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office.
ME identifies remains found by people cutting grass in far West Side field
Read full article: ME identifies remains found by people cutting grass in far West Side fieldThe Bexar County Medical Examinerās Office identified a man whose body was found in a field on the far West Side of San Antonio.
Javier Salazar seeks third term as Bexar County sheriff, faces Abbott-backed opponent
Read full article: Javier Salazar seeks third term as Bexar County sheriff, faces Abbott-backed opponentDemocratic incumbent Javier Salazar is seeking his third term as Bexar County sheriff, though he faces opposition from a Republican opponent boasting the support of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
Man bonds out of jail after charged with punching poll worker, 69, who told him to remove MAGA hat
Read full article: Man bonds out of jail after charged with punching poll worker, 69, who told him to remove MAGA hatA man who was arrested Thursday after he was accused of assaulting a 69-year-old elections worker at a Southwest Side polling location bonded out of jail late Friday night.
Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early voting
Read full article: Long lines but few problems as Texas wraps the first week of early votingA Bexar County election worker was assaulted Thursday, officials said. In Tarrant County, officials encouraged voters to review their ballots before voting.
Man charged after punching poll worker, 69, who told him to remove MAGA hat, BCSO says
Read full article: Man charged after punching poll worker, 69, who told him to remove MAGA hat, BCSO saysA man is arrested after he allegedly assaulted a 69-year-old man elections clerk at a polling location, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Incumbent Rebeca Clay-Flores seeks second term as Bexar County Precinct 1 commissioner
Read full article: Incumbent Rebeca Clay-Flores seeks second term as Bexar County Precinct 1 commissionerAfter winning a contentious primary runoff, Rebeca Clay-Flores is hoping to win a second term as Bexar County Precinct 1 commissioner. Clay-Flores is running against Republican candidate Lina Prado, an aviation mechanic.
Malnourished horse found, rescued from South Bexar County property, BCSO says
Read full article: Malnourished horse found, rescued from South Bexar County property, BCSO saysGuillen Reyes, 41, was arrested and charged with cruelty to livestock animals after they found a malnourished horse at a South Bexar County property.
Bexar County District Attorney plans to challenge Brad Simpsonās motion to change bond conditions
Read full article: Bexar County District Attorney plans to challenge Brad Simpsonās motion to change bond conditionsBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales plans to challenge a motion to change Brad Simpsonās bond conditions.
Early voting for 2024 November General Election surpassing total voter turnout from previous elections in Bexar County
Read full article: Early voting for 2024 November General Election surpassing total voter turnout from previous elections in Bexar CountyMore people have voted in three days of early voting for the November General Election than the entire voter turnout for some previous city, school or amendment elections, Bexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen said.
UTSA releases new polling on charter amendments, Nov. 5 elections, 2025 mayorās race
Read full article: UTSA releases new polling on charter amendments, Nov. 5 elections, 2025 mayorās raceThe University of Texas at San Antonio Center for Public Opinion Research is announcing the results of its latest voter survey on Thursday at 11 a.m.
Brad Simpson wants some of his bond conditions changed, his attorney says
Read full article: Brad Simpson wants some of his bond conditions changed, his attorney saysBrad Simpson, who is facing a family violence charge, among others, is asking a Bexar County court to amend bond conditions so Simpson can have contact with his children, his attorney said.
Hereās what happens after casting a ballot when you vote
Read full article: Hereās what happens after casting a ballot when you voteThe 2024 Presidential election is prompting voters to the polls, and Bexar County is on track for a record-breaking turnout. But what happens after a voter casts their ballot?
Human remains found by property owners while cutting grass in field, BCSO says
Read full article: Human remains found by property owners while cutting grass in field, BCSO saysHuman remains were found in a field on the West Side of San Antonio by the owners of the property while they were cutting grass, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
SAPD seeking person of interest in connection with fatal house party shooting
Read full article: SAPD seeking person of interest in connection with fatal house party shootingSan Antonio police are asking the public for help in identifying a person of interest in connection with a fatal shooting at a house party in southwest Bexar County.
Races to watch around San Antonio in the Nov. 5 presidential election
Read full article: Races to watch around San Antonio in the Nov. 5 presidential electionVoters in Bexar County and beyond are already casting early voting ballots ahead of the Nov. 5 election, including for president, US senator, representatives in the U.S. and Texas houses, plus other candidates running for office at the state and local levels. Some voters will also decide municipal and school propositions.
Gun found submerged in Calaveras Lake possibly connected to Windsor Hollow shooting, sheriff says
Read full article: Gun found submerged in Calaveras Lake possibly connected to Windsor Hollow shooting, sheriff saysThe Bexar County Sheriffās Office found possible evidence in connection with a shooting that killed a 4-year-old girl and injured four other family members, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Off-duty BCSO deputy arrested, charged with DWI after accident, sheriffās office says
Read full article: Off-duty BCSO deputy arrested, charged with DWI after accident, sheriffās office saysAn off-duty deputy with the Bexar County Sheriffās Office was arrested over the weekend and charged with driving while intoxicated, a sheriffās office spokesperson said in an email to KSAT.
2 men accused of carjacking victim at gunpoint, leading officers on chase, SAPD says
Read full article: 2 men accused of carjacking victim at gunpoint, leading officers on chase, SAPD saysTwo men were arrested after robbing a person of a vehicle at gunpoint and leading officers on a chase, according to San Antonio police.
1 dead, 1 injured after hit-and-run in south Bexar County, officials say
Read full article: 1 dead, 1 injured after hit-and-run in south Bexar County, officials sayAuthorities are searching for a person accused of striking two women with a vehicle, killing one of them, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Teen shot, killed in backyard of house party identified by Bexar County Medical Examiner
Read full article: Teen shot, killed in backyard of house party identified by Bexar County Medical ExaminerSan Antonio police officers are investigating what led to a deadly shooting at a house party in Southwest Bexar County.
2016 capital murder case ends in life sentence for one defendant, dismissal for another defendant
Read full article: 2016 capital murder case ends in life sentence for one defendant, dismissal for another defendantA capital murder case dating back to 2016 ended Friday after one defendant was sentenced to life in prison and the other had his case dismissed.
What to know about voting in the 2024 November General Election in Bexar County
Read full article: What to know about voting in the 2024 November General Election in Bexar CountyVoters can participate early from October 21 to November 1 at nearly 50 locations, or on Election Day, November 5, when polls are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Information on voting locations, candidates and election results can be accessed through KSAT's Vote 2024 page.
San Antonio sports card collector files $200,000 lawsuit against memorabilia company
Read full article: San Antonio sports card collector files $200,000 lawsuit against memorabilia companyA San Antonio sports card collector is seeking more than $200,000 in a lawsuit filed against a memorabilia company alleging that his items, including rare sports cards and Rolex watches, were not returned after being consigned for sale.
No evidence found in landfill search for missing Olmos Park mother Suzanne Clark Simpson
Read full article: No evidence found in landfill search for missing Olmos Park mother Suzanne Clark SimpsonThe Texas Department of Public Safety said they have found no evidence tied to missing Olmos Park woman Suzanne Clark Simpson after four days of searching at a southeast Bexar County landfill.
BCSO uncovers major chop shop operation worth millions, sheriff says
Read full article: BCSO uncovers major chop shop operation worth millions, sheriff saysAt least one person is expected to be arrested in connection with a major chop shop operation spanning multiple counties across Texas. Parts from more than 50 vehicles, worth millions, were found in south Bexar County, according to the sheriff.
Landfill search for missing mother Suzanne Clarke Simpson enters day 3
Read full article: Landfill search for missing mother Suzanne Clarke Simpson enters day 3Authorities have entered the third day of searching a landfill in southeast Bexar County for Suzanne Clark Simpson, an Olmos Park mother who disappeared over a week ago.
Girl, 13, sentenced to 7 years in juvenile prison for stabbing her mother more than 30 times
Read full article: Girl, 13, sentenced to 7 years in juvenile prison for stabbing her mother more than 30 timesA 13-year-old girl was sentenced to seven years in juvenile prison on Tuesday for stabbing her mother more than 30 times.
KSAT Q&A: BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar discusses dog attacks, Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: BCSO Sheriff Javier Salazar discusses dog attacks, Venezuelan gang Tren de AraguaBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss how the Bexar County Sheriffās Office handles dog attacks and how the sheriffās office is handling the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua among other gangs in the area.
Why is a former fire union bossās arrest not in Bexar Countyās public court records?
Read full article: Why is a former fire union bossās arrest not in Bexar Countyās public court records?A criminal case against the controversial former head of the San Antonio fire union appears to have vanished into smoke ā at least, in the public record.
Authorities search SE Bexar County landfill in case of missing Olmos Park mother Suzanne Simpson
Read full article: Authorities search SE Bexar County landfill in case of missing Olmos Park mother Suzanne SimpsonThe Texas Department of Public Safety set up a mobile command center at a landfill on the Southeast Side amid the search for Suzanne Clark Simpson.
Rising costs taking a toll on no-kill animal shelter in Converse
Read full article: Rising costs taking a toll on no-kill animal shelter in ConverseConverse Animal Shelter Inc. is caring for more than 120 dogs and cats. Rising costs of food and veterinary care are impacting the shelter's ability to provide for the animals, as it relies on donations to operate.
āWe will not stop until we find herā: Suzanne Simpsonās brother-in-law thanks law enforcement in ongoing search
Read full article: āWe will not stop until we find herā: Suzanne Simpsonās brother-in-law thanks law enforcement in ongoing searchBarton Tinsley Simpson, Suzanne Simpsonās brother-in-law, released a new statement Sunday on social media.
Major accident closes portion of I-35 in Bexar County, TxDOT says
Read full article: Major accident closes portion of I-35 in Bexar County, TxDOT saysA portion of Interstate 35 is closed following a major accident on the Northeast Side of Bexar County, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
2 suspects connected to Bexar County auto theft ring could also be tied to Windsor Hollow shooting, records show
Read full article: 2 suspects connected to Bexar County auto theft ring could also be tied to Windsor Hollow shooting, records showAccording to court records, two men who were arrested in connection with a Bexar County auto theft ring could also be tied to a deadly shooting at a Northeast Bexar County townhome earlier this year.
Man sentenced to 50 years for fatally shooting girlfriend outside Valero gas station in 2023
Read full article: Man sentenced to 50 years for fatally shooting girlfriend outside Valero gas station in 2023Giovanni Paschal ā who pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting of his girlfriend ā was sentenced Friday to 50 years in prison, bringing some level of closure to the victimās grieving family.
Domestic violence survivor hopes San Antonio residents can come forward if they were abused
Read full article: Domestic violence survivor hopes San Antonio residents can come forward if they were abusedThe husband of a missing woman out of Olmos Park was arrested on family violence charges. Survivors of domestic violence said this case should spark a bigger conversation in San Antonio.
48-year-old woman inmate dies from medical episode at Bexar County jail, BCSO says
Read full article: 48-year-old woman inmate dies from medical episode at Bexar County jail, BCSO saysA Bexar County Jail inmate died after suffering a medical episode stemming from detoxing conditions, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Second suspect arrested in connection with shooting death of UIW student Joseph Banales
Read full article: Second suspect arrested in connection with shooting death of UIW student Joseph BanalesThe Selma Police Department announced a second arrest in connection with the murder of University of the Incarnate Word nursing student Joseph Banales.
Fourth suspect tied to Bexar County car theft ring arrested, BCSO says
Read full article: Fourth suspect tied to Bexar County car theft ring arrested, BCSO saysBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said a fourth suspect in connection with an auto theft ring was arrested and booked into the county jail over the weekend.
āWe need to make our community saferā: San Antonio state Senator plans to refile dangerous dog bill
Read full article: āWe need to make our community saferā: San Antonio state Senator plans to refile dangerous dog billSome state politicians said they are not giving up on addressing dangerous dog cases in Texas.
Caught on camera: Witness video shows moments a Bexar County deputy shot, killed a man on West Side
Read full article: Caught on camera: Witness video shows moments a Bexar County deputy shot, killed a man on West SideA newly obtained video from a KSAT viewer shows the moments when a Bexar County deputy fatally shot a man following a high-speed chase on the West Side.
Witness video shows moment suspected gang member shot, killed by BCSO deputy after chase on West Side
Read full article: Witness video shows moment suspected gang member shot, killed by BCSO deputy after chase on West SideA high-speed chase involving a wanted felon and suspected gang member ended in a crash and fatal shooting on the West Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Why pit bulls, other ādangerous dogā breeds arenāt banned by elected leaders
Read full article: Why pit bulls, other ādangerous dogā breeds arenāt banned by elected leadersSan Antonio and Bexar County leaders are not ready to challenge state law to ban pit bulls and other 'dangerous dog' breeds.
Deputy shoots, kills suspected gang member after high-speed chase, crash on West Side, BCSO says
Read full article: Deputy shoots, kills suspected gang member after high-speed chase, crash on West Side, BCSO saysA high-speed chase involving a wanted felon and suspected gang member ended in a crash and fatal shooting on the West Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Bexar County officials address alarming rise in domestic violence-related homicides
Read full article: Bexar County officials address alarming rise in domestic violence-related homicidesThe number in homicides relating to domestic violence are doubling in Bexar County in just a year, according to Bexar County officials during a press conference.
āA rare thingā: Law professor weighs in on overturning ex-Bexar County constableās felony convictions
Read full article: āA rare thingā: Law professor weighs in on overturning ex-Bexar County constableās felony convictionsA new ruling gives a once-convicted ex-Bexar County constable the chance to rise from her downfall.
Bexar County records show woman arrested, charged with murder in connection with deadly North Side shooting
Read full article: Bexar County records show woman arrested, charged with murder in connection with deadly North Side shootingA San Antonio woman was arrested and charged with murder in connection with a deadly shooting at a North Side nightclub last month.
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai urges registered voters to cast a ballot in November election
Read full article: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai urges registered voters to cast a ballot in November electionBexar County Judge Peter Sakai has a message for registered voters for the Nov. 5 election -- vote.
Conviction of ex-Bexar County Pct. 2 constable Michelle Barrientes Vela has been overturned
Read full article: Conviction of ex-Bexar County Pct. 2 constable Michelle Barrientes Vela has been overturnedThe sentence for a former Bexar County constable convicted on two felony counts of tampering with records was thrown out by a Texas appeals court Thursday.
$2.5 million in meth, cocaine seized during drug bust in South Side home, BCSO says
Read full article: $2.5 million in meth, cocaine seized during drug bust in South Side home, BCSO saysBexar County deputies arrested two people after finding more than $2.5 million worth of drugs at a South Side home.
Bexar County deputy recovering from head injury after being hit by car
Read full article: Bexar County deputy recovering from head injury after being hit by carA driver hit the deputy, who was directing traffic at the time, then kept going. Police later found his car, abandoned at an apartment complex about a mile away.
āI was shocked & brokenā: Racial slurs painted on womanās property has them fearing for their safety
Read full article: āI was shocked & brokenā: Racial slurs painted on womanās property has them fearing for their safetyA San Antonio woman will not be sleeping in her home tonight out of fear that she is being targeted because of the color of her skin.
Dog shot dead by deputy after attacking child was subject of previous biting incident, BCSO says
Read full article: Dog shot dead by deputy after attacking child was subject of previous biting incident, BCSO saysA dog that was shot and killed by a sheriffās deputy during an attack on Tuesday night was the subject of another incident last year, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Do you know who this is? Bexar County Medical Examiner seeks tips in body found case
Read full article: Do you know who this is? Bexar County Medical Examiner seeks tips in body found caseDo you know who this person is? The Bexar County Medical Examinerās Office is working to identify the body of a woman found in early January.
Community encouraged to donate through United Way of San Antonioās āProject Warmthā coat drive
Read full article: Community encouraged to donate through United Way of San Antonioās āProject Warmthā coat driveUnited Way of San Antonio and Bexar County are partnering together for their annual āProject Warmthā coat drive.
Bexar County Jail inmate found dead in cell after suffering medical episode, BCSO says
Read full article: Bexar County Jail inmate found dead in cell after suffering medical episode, BCSO saysAn investigation is underway after a Bexar County Jail inmate died from a medical episode, according to officials.
Bexar County elections administrator urges voters to meet important deadlines for November election
Read full article: Bexar County elections administrator urges voters to meet important deadlines for November electionBexar County Elections Administrator Jacque Callanen is urging voters to make sure theyāre registered to vote and do their research for whatās on the ballot in the Nov. 5 election.
2 suspects on the run after Bexar County sheriffās deputy was injured during pursuit, BCSO says
Read full article: 2 suspects on the run after Bexar County sheriffās deputy was injured during pursuit, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriffās Office said one of its deputies was injured Sunday during a suspected stolen vehicle pursuit in West Bexar County.
Man arrested, charged in connection with deadly shooting at Southwest Bexar County party, BCSO says
Read full article: Man arrested, charged in connection with deadly shooting at Southwest Bexar County party, BCSO saysBexar County sheriffās deputies arrested a suspect Thursday in connection with a March 2024 homicide.
Universal City police identify woman arrested, charged in connection with husbandās death
Read full article: Universal City police identify woman arrested, charged in connection with husbandās deathThe Universal City Police Department identified the woman arrested Wednesday in connection with the death of her husband.