Suspect in 2023 San Antonio murder found in Oklahoma, extradition underway, officials say
Read full article: Suspect in 2023 San Antonio murder found in Oklahoma, extradition underway, officials sayA suspect accused of murder in a 2023 shooting is back in custody after Bexar County officials said he “failed to appear” for a court hearing and left Texas.
Bexar County jail expects to continue housing inmates with other counties
Read full article: Bexar County jail expects to continue housing inmates with other countiesThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office’s jail administrator expects to continue dealing with capacity issues by sending some inmates to other counties for roughly another two years.
Bexar County man sentenced to life in prison for continuous sexual abuse of child
Read full article: Bexar County man sentenced to life in prison for continuous sexual abuse of childA man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for continuous sexual abuse of a child, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said Monday.
Erik Cantu’s Tuesday hearing related to probation revocation postponed to Wednesday
Read full article: Erik Cantu’s Tuesday hearing related to probation revocation postponed to WednesdayErik Cantu, who has been arrested six times since he survived being shot by a police officer in 2022, was expected to make his second court appearance in two days related to a motion to revoke his probation. Instead, he will return to court on Wednesday morning.
How domestic violence survivors are notified when their abuser gets out of county jail, prison
Read full article: How domestic violence survivors are notified when their abuser gets out of county jail, prisonWhen an abuser is being released from jail or prison, there is a statewide notification system in place to notify victims so they have time to prepare. Victims can now receive notifications from a single, overarching system about offenders in both jails and prisons.
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with body found in east Bexar County field, records show
Read full article: Man sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with body found in east Bexar County field, records showA man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison on two felony charges in connection with a body found in an east Bexar County field in 2023, according to court records.
No decision made as Erik Cantu makes court appearance related to probation revocation
Read full article: No decision made as Erik Cantu makes court appearance related to probation revocationErik Cantu, who has been arrested six times since he survived being shot by a police officer in 2022, appeared in court Monday after his latest hearing delay.
Man convicted, sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2023 murder of woman at San Antonio taco stand
Read full article: Man convicted, sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2023 murder of woman at San Antonio taco standThe jury issued a guilty verdict against Roland Contreras Jr. on Friday, deliberating for only about 30 minutes.
Source: Woman accused in deadly dog attack takes plea deal, potential sentence tops out at 14 years
Read full article: Source: Woman accused in deadly dog attack takes plea deal, potential sentence tops out at 14 yearsA woman accused of allowing three dogs to attack and kill a 1-year-old boy in 2024 took a plea deal earlier this week.
Victims’ relatives, Bexar County DA react to guilty verdict in Christopher Preciado capital murder case
Read full article: Victims’ relatives, Bexar County DA react to guilty verdict in Christopher Preciado capital murder caseSix people, who identified themselves as family and friends of Matthew Guerra and Savanah Soto, made their victim impact statements to Christopher Preciado directly after he was convicted of capital murder on Thursday.
San Antonio car shop owners receive first look at new emissions test process ahead of November start
Read full article: San Antonio car shop owners receive first look at new emissions test process ahead of November startAn estimated 2 million vehicle owners in Bexar County could face new costs starting this November.
Christopher Preciado found guilty in 2023 capital murder case, sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Christopher Preciado found guilty in 2023 capital murder case, sentenced to life in prisonAfter nearly two hours (one hour and 56 minutes) of deliberations, a Bexar County jury found Christopher Preciado guilty of capital murder on Thursday afternoon. He was automatically sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.
2 arrested after stealing more than $100K worth of construction materials, Bexar County sheriff says
Read full article: 2 arrested after stealing more than $100K worth of construction materials, Bexar County sheriff saysTwo men were arrested for allegedly stealing and selling more than $100,000 worth of construction materials, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said Wednesday.
Authorities identify 2 teens, 16, killed while attempting to flee deputies in west Bexar County
Read full article: Authorities identify 2 teens, 16, killed while attempting to flee deputies in west Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified two teenagers who were killed in a crash while fleeing from deputies on Sunday.
Video shows exchange of Matthew Guerra’s rings at pawn shop; prosecution, defense rests cases in Preciado trial
Read full article: Video shows exchange of Matthew Guerra’s rings at pawn shop; prosecution, defense rests cases in Preciado trialThe prosecution rested its case just after noon on Wednesday. Moments later, Christopher Preciado’s defense team also rested.
‘I don’t even feel safe’: Witness recalls fatal shooting after gunman released from Bexar County jail
Read full article: ‘I don’t even feel safe’: Witness recalls fatal shooting after gunman released from Bexar County jailDespite SAPD account of "reckless" possession of a firearm, a man who shot and killed someone was released from jail after the DA's office no-billed the case.
May 2 election features key municipal, school district race decisions from Bexar County to Hill Country
Read full article: May 2 election features key municipal, school district race decisions from Bexar County to Hill CountryThe Bexar County Elections Department has released its sample ballot for the upcoming election on May 2.
Man convicted of stabbing his 81-year-old partner to death receives 40-year prison sentence
Read full article: Man convicted of stabbing his 81-year-old partner to death receives 40-year prison sentenceA man who confessed to murdering his partner more than one year ago was sentenced to 40 years in prison last week.
Prosecutors believe Preciado’s discussion of car parts, rings show murder motive on Day 6 of trial
Read full article: Prosecutors believe Preciado’s discussion of car parts, rings show murder motive on Day 6 of trialThe state presented private Instagram messages from Christopher Preciado on Tuesday in hopes of convincing jurors he was motivated by money before Matthew Guerra, Savanah Soto and their unborn child were killed in December 2023.
Victims’ families sound off on Bexar County DA after accused double murderer gets 50-year sentence
Read full article: Victims’ families sound off on Bexar County DA after accused double murderer gets 50-year sentenceTwo Bexar County families, who lost loved ones in a 2023 double murder, voiced their frustrations after the man accused in those deaths took a plea deal on Monday.
2 killed in west Bexar County crash were juveniles driving stolen vehicle, BCSO says
Read full article: 2 killed in west Bexar County crash were juveniles driving stolen vehicle, BCSO saysThe two people killed in a crash while fleeing from deputies in west Bexar County were identified as juveniles, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said.
Christopher Preciado alleges Matthew Guerra pulled trigger during interrogation video shown to jury
Read full article: Christopher Preciado alleges Matthew Guerra pulled trigger during interrogation video shown to juryChristopher Preciado’s capital murder trial entered its second week in the Bexar County court, where a jury on Monday saw his interrogation video.
Affidavit: SAPD arrests suspect in connection with crash that killed man, his 12-year-old nephew
Read full article: Affidavit: SAPD arrests suspect in connection with crash that killed man, his 12-year-old nephewSan Antonio police officers have identified and arrested a suspect in connection with a West Side crash that killed a 12-year-old boy and his 20-year-old uncle last week.
BCSO: 2 suspected car burglars dead after crash while trying to flee deputies in west Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO: 2 suspected car burglars dead after crash while trying to flee deputies in west Bexar CountyTwo males accused of burglarizing vehicles in far west Bexar County are dead after they crashed while attempting to flee from deputies early Sunday morning, according to the sheriff’s office.
Argument between Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales, candidate Chapa breaks out at forum
Read full article: Argument between Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales, candidate Chapa breaks out at forumOutgoing Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales confronted DA candidate Luz Elena Chapa during a meeting of the Northwest Democrats on Saturday morning, videos obtained by KSAT show.
Woman arrested after deputies find underweight dog at west Bexar County apartment, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman arrested after deputies find underweight dog at west Bexar County apartment, BCSO saysA woman was arrested for animal cruelty after deputies found an underweight dog in her apartment, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Fuel price increases have San Antonians thinking carefully about summer travel
Read full article: Fuel price increases have San Antonians thinking carefully about summer travelEven with the higher prices for gas and plane tickets, some locals are going ahead with plans to travel. In some cases, though, those plans will be scaled back a bit.
DNA evidence, Ramon Preciado served new lawsuit on Day 4 of Christopher Preciado capital murder trial
Read full article: DNA evidence, Ramon Preciado served new lawsuit on Day 4 of Christopher Preciado capital murder trialA witness for the state offered new details in court Friday regarding the whereabouts of a truck belonging to Christopher Preciado’s father just days after Matthew Guerra, Savanah Soto and their unborn child were killed in December 2023.
Do you smell smoke in southwest Bexar County? Here’s why.
Read full article: Do you smell smoke in southwest Bexar County? Here’s why.If you noticed a smoky smell across parts of San Antonio this week and felt your allergies flare up, you’re not alone. It’s thanks to a mulch fire that has been burning all week.
Grand jury declines charges in fatal shooting that stemmed from noise complaint, DA’s office says
Read full article: Grand jury declines charges in fatal shooting that stemmed from noise complaint, DA’s office saysA grand jury has declined charges in a 2025 fatal shooting that police say stemmed from a noise complaint, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
Man convicted in connection with 2023 murder of Uber driver sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Man convicted in connection with 2023 murder of Uber driver sentenced to life in prisonA man found guilty in connection with the 2023 murder of an Uber driver has been sentenced to life in prison, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said Friday.
‘You can still go to prison’: Teen who accidentally shot, killed brother sentenced to 10 years of probation
Read full article: ‘You can still go to prison’: Teen who accidentally shot, killed brother sentenced to 10 years of probationA 14-year-old boy, who San Antonio police officers believe accidentally shot and killed his brother last July, was sentenced to 10 years of probation on Friday.
BCSO busts gambling operation at same South Side location from 2022 raid
Read full article: BCSO busts gambling operation at same South Side location from 2022 raidBexar County deputies raided a suspected illegal gambling operation Thursday at a location authorities previously busted in 2022, Sheriff Javier Salazar said.
7 dogs recovered during animal cruelty investigation in far west Bexar County, sheriff says
Read full article: 7 dogs recovered during animal cruelty investigation in far west Bexar County, sheriff saysSeven dogs were recovered during an animal cruelty investigation in far west Bexar County, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Smoke continues to billow from scene of southwest Bexar County mulch fire
Read full article: Smoke continues to billow from scene of southwest Bexar County mulch fireOfficials are continuing to monitor a southwest Bexar County mulch fire scene that has since smoldered, the San Antonio Fire Department said on Thursday.
Courtroom tension continues on third day of Christopher Preciado capital murder trial
Read full article: Courtroom tension continues on third day of Christopher Preciado capital murder trialThe heightened emotions of the Christopher Preciado capital murder trial continued before court proceedings restarted on Thursday morning.
Mental health survey for Bexar County teens is now open, aims to guide local services
Read full article: Mental health survey for Bexar County teens is now open, aims to guide local servicesThe Teen Mental Health Survey is a huge way the City of San Antonio determines where to allocate money and services.
Security tightened, Christopher Preciado’s father allowed in courtroom as trial continues
Read full article: Security tightened, Christopher Preciado’s father allowed in courtroom as trial continuesAfter the state and defense provided their opening statements, the defense began calling witnesses on Tuesday in the capital murder trial of a man accused of killing a young couple and their unborn child in 2023.
Opening statements, testimony begin in 2023 capital murder trial of couple, unborn child
Read full article: Opening statements, testimony begin in 2023 capital murder trial of couple, unborn childThe trial for a Bexar County man accused in the murders of a young couple and their unborn child began in earnest this week.
Man arrested for attempting to solicit minors online, Bexar County sheriff says
Read full article: Man arrested for attempting to solicit minors online, Bexar County sheriff saysA 59-year-old man was arrested for attempting to solicit minors after he reached out to undercover investigators, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Flooding closes DPS driver license mega center in Leon Valley; unclear when it will reopen
Read full article: Flooding closes DPS driver license mega center in Leon Valley; unclear when it will reopenA flood of leaking pipe water has indefinitely closed the Texas Department of Public Safety driver license mega center in Leon Valley.
Open Court: Trial begins for man charged with 2023 murders of couple, their unborn child
Read full article: Open Court: Trial begins for man charged with 2023 murders of couple, their unborn childThe trial for a man accused in the murders of Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra and their unborn child got underway on Monday with jury selection.
Wind remains a concern as SAFD battles grass fire at recycling facility in southwest Bexar County
Read full article: Wind remains a concern as SAFD battles grass fire at recycling facility in southwest Bexar CountySan Antonio firefighters are still closely monitoring a grass fire in southwest Bexar County, more than 12 hours after the initial call was placed.
Blind man says security pushed him down stairs, beat him in parking lot of North Side bar
Read full article: Blind man says security pushed him down stairs, beat him in parking lot of North Side barA visually impaired man said he was pushed down the stairs and beaten up by security at a North Side club while being removed from the establishment last fall.
Man arrested in connection with high-speed chase on West Side, BCSO says
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with high-speed chase on West Side, BCSO saysA 37-year-old man was arrested and faces multiple charges in connection with a high-speed chase on the West Side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
ACSO: Man arrested after multi-agency pursuit from Atascosa ends in Bexar County crash
Read full article: ACSO: Man arrested after multi-agency pursuit from Atascosa ends in Bexar County crashA man was arrested after a multi-agency pursuit began during a traffic stop in Atascosa County and ended in a crash in Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Neighbors fear for safety after bullet holes found in east Bexar County homes
Read full article: Neighbors fear for safety after bullet holes found in east Bexar County homesNeighbors say at least four homes in an east Bexar County neighborhood have been struck by stray bullets, leaving residents worried.
Armed individual arrested at high school track meet, Judson ISD says
Read full article: Armed individual arrested at high school track meet, Judson ISD saysA suspect was arrested and a firearm was recovered after a parent reported suspicious activity during a track meet at Rutledge Stadium last week, Judson ISD officials said.
Recent murder-suicide puts spotlight on domestic violence deaths, firearms
Read full article: Recent murder-suicide puts spotlight on domestic violence deaths, firearmsDemocrats highlighted the issue on the March 3 primary ballot, and Republicans have created a state taskforce. Now survivors and advocates want to see actions taken to prevent these deaths.
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting death of his father in 2024
Read full article: Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for shooting death of his father in 2024A man was sentenced to 30 years in prison for the shooting death of his father in 2024, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
Bexar County man, who allegedly hid his wife’s dead body for a month, appears in court
Read full article: Bexar County man, who allegedly hid his wife’s dead body for a month, appears in courtA Bexar County man, who allegedly killed his wife and hid her body for a little more than a month, could be headed for trial for murder soon.
Man accused of taking secret photos of women, teen girl inside northeast Bexar County store
Read full article: Man accused of taking secret photos of women, teen girl inside northeast Bexar County storeDominic Espinoza, 22, is accused of secretly taking photos of women and at least one teenage girl inside a Northeast Bexar County store without their consent.
Family of San Antonio woman killed in 2022 says DA’s silence, repeated delays deepens their grief
Read full article: Family of San Antonio woman killed in 2022 says DA’s silence, repeated delays deepens their griefThe family of Mary Ann Pompa, a San Antonio mother killed in 2022, said years of silence and delays from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office have left them angry and unsure whether her case will ever go before a jury.
Deputies previously visited northeast Bexar County home where couple died in murder-suicide
Read full article: Deputies previously visited northeast Bexar County home where couple died in murder-suicideBexar County Sheriff’s deputies made four prior visits during the last year to a home where a man and woman were found dead Sunday night in an apparent murder-suicide.
San Antonio man denies involvement in setting his wife’s ex-husband’s house on fire, investigators say
Read full article: San Antonio man denies involvement in setting his wife’s ex-husband’s house on fire, investigators sayA San Antonio man told investigators he was innocent before Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies took him into custody Monday in connection with setting a house on fire last year.
Bexar County DA’s Office employee shot, killed in suspected murder-suicide
Read full article: Bexar County DA’s Office employee shot, killed in suspected murder-suicideBCSO confirmed the suspected murder-suicide happened Sunday in east Bexar County, but the office had been tight-lipped about additional details until Tuesday.
Bexar County DA’s Office employee found shot to death, medical examiner’s office says
Read full article: Bexar County DA’s Office employee found shot to death, medical examiner’s office saysA Bexar County District Attorney’s Office employee was found shot to death Sunday night, according to the county medical examiner’s office.
Rep. Gonzales remains on Republican runoff ballot after dropping reelection bid, admitting to affair
Read full article: Rep. Gonzales remains on Republican runoff ballot after dropping reelection bid, admitting to affairOne day after U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales announced he is dropping his bid for reelection amid his affair scandal, the Bexar County Elections Administrator told KSAT Investigates Gonzales is still on the ballot for the May 26 runoff — for now.
Bexar County sheriff’s deputies to increase presence after shooting outside Frost Bank Center
Read full article: Bexar County sheriff’s deputies to increase presence after shooting outside Frost Bank CenterBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said his deputies will have an increased presence at the Frost Bank Center Friday in response to Thursday’s shooting in the arena parking lot.
Man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 fatal shooting at Hollywood Park restaurant
Read full article: Man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 fatal shooting at Hollywood Park restaurantA man was sentenced to two concurrent life sentences for a 2022 fatal shooting at a Hollywood Park restaurant, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said on Thursday.
Pickup Lines: A San Antonio judge’s journey of service and motherhood, from Karnes City to the bench
Read full article: Pickup Lines: A San Antonio judge’s journey of service and motherhood, from Karnes City to the benchThe latest episode of Pickup Lines features Bexar County District Court judge and proud single mom Mary Lou Alvarez.
2 suspects arrested, accused of stealing mail from multiple addresses, SAPD says
Read full article: 2 suspects arrested, accused of stealing mail from multiple addresses, SAPD saysTwo suspects arrested on Wednesday are accused of stealing mail from dozens of addresses, according to San Antonio police.
Man sentenced to 40 years in fatal 2022 road rage shooting on Southeast Side
Read full article: Man sentenced to 40 years in fatal 2022 road rage shooting on Southeast SideA Bexar County judge sentenced a man to 40 years in prison on Wednesday for a fatal 2022 road rage shooting on the Southeast Side, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
SAPD, Bexar County sheriff unveil plans to ease fears after shooting in Austin
Read full article: SAPD, Bexar County sheriff unveil plans to ease fears after shooting in AustinThe San Antonio Police Department and the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office have both announced plans to help ease fears that people have in the wake of a mass shooting in Austin.
Video shows 3 suspects taking mail, packages from community boxes, BCSO says
Read full article: Video shows 3 suspects taking mail, packages from community boxes, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is looking for three suspects accused of stealing mail from an apartment complex in far west Bexar County.
Man sentenced to 15 years in prison after killing bicyclist in 2022 hit-and-run
Read full article: Man sentenced to 15 years in prison after killing bicyclist in 2022 hit-and-runKenneth Relitz was sentenced to 15 years in prison nearly four years after a deadly crash with a bicyclist, which the state said involved a cover-up.
BCSO: Male dies after retaining wall collapses, buries him in ‘large amount of dirt’ in south Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO: Male dies after retaining wall collapses, buries him in ‘large amount of dirt’ in south Bexar CountyA male died after a retaining wall collapsed and buried him under dirt in south Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Results for key races to watch in March 2026 primary election
Read full article: Results for key races to watch in March 2026 primary electionTuesday’s midterm elections may not be as headline-grabbing as the presidential election every four years, but the results of this election will have a major impact in the nation’s capital.
All election results for the San Antonio area and Texas for March 3, 2026, Democrat and Republican primaries
Read full article: All election results for the San Antonio area and Texas for March 3, 2026, Democrat and Republican primariesLive updates from San Antonio-area and Texas-wide races, including Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Frio, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, La Salle, Maverick, Medina, Uvalde, Val Verde and Zavala Counties
Election results 2026: Texas statewide races, Democrat and Republican primaries
Read full article: Election results 2026: Texas statewide races, Democrat and Republican primariesGovernor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Comptroller, Land Commissioner, Ag Commissioner, and Railroad Commissioner are on the ballot.
All Bexar County races in the March 2026 primary election, Democrat and Republican races
Read full article: All Bexar County races in the March 2026 primary election, Democrat and Republican racesBexar County Judge, Bexar County District Attorney and several district judges and courts at law are on the ballot.
Election results 2026: South-Central Texas and Hill Country local races, Democrat and Republican primaries
Read full article: Election results 2026: South-Central Texas and Hill Country local races, Democrat and Republican primariesAtascosa, Bandera, Comal, Dimmit, Frio, Gonzales, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Kerr, La Salle, Maverick, Medina, Uvalde, Val Verde and Zavala County races are on the ballot.
WATCH LIVE: James Talarico to give victory speech after winning senate democratic primary
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: James Talarico to give victory speech after winning senate democratic primaryThe race at the top of all Texans’ ballot was U.S. Senate. Both Republican and Democratic primaries were hotly contested.
Election results: Texas governor’s race in March 2026 primary
Read full article: Election results: Texas governor’s race in March 2026 primaryWhile Greg Abbott is expected to be the Republican nominee in Texas' gubernatorial race, he must first traverse through the March 3 primary against 10 challengers.