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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.
Texas DPS trooper defends actions in fatal Converse shooting in wrongful death suit
Read full article: Texas DPS trooper defends actions in fatal Converse shooting in wrongful death suitThe Texas DPS trooper who fatally shot a man in Converse in April is defending his actions in response to a wrongful death lawsuit.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against DPS trooper who shot, killed man in Converse
Read full article: Wrongful death lawsuit filed against DPS trooper who shot, killed man in ConverseThe family of a man shot and killed by a DPS trooper has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the trooper, according to a federal filing.
Man found dead in murder-suicide identified by Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office
Read full article: Man found dead in murder-suicide identified by Bexar County Medical Examiner’s OfficeA man who died in a murder-suicide inside a northeast Bexar County home was identified Wednesday by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
2 dead after motorcyclist ran red light, struck another vehicle on Loop 1604, authorities say
Read full article: 2 dead after motorcyclist ran red light, struck another vehicle on Loop 1604, authorities sayTwo people died after a motorcyclist collided with another vehicle Tuesday afternoon in east Bexar County.
East Central ISD’s new elementary campus welcomes students to new school year
Read full article: East Central ISD’s new elementary campus welcomes students to new school yearA new school welcomed its first students on the first day of classes this week in the East Central Independent School District.
Judson High School alum Sincere McCormick hosts football camp with fellow NFL players
Read full article: Judson High School alum Sincere McCormick hosts football camp with fellow NFL playersWhile a speaker system blared music in one corner of D. W. Rutledge Stadium, former Judson High School teammates and now NFL players banded together to put on a youth football camp.
DPS records reveal name of trooper who shot, killed man following chase ending in Converse
Read full article: DPS records reveal name of trooper who shot, killed man following chase ending in ConverseDPS Trooper Apolonio Gomez opened fire on Luis Navarro after a chase that ended up in a crash in Converse, according to a copy of the investigation report obtained by KSAT.
Former police officer weighs in on use of force, chase policies after DPS Trooper shoots, kills man in Converse
Read full article: Former police officer weighs in on use of force, chase policies after DPS Trooper shoots, kills man in ConverseMonday marks three weeks since a state trooper shot and killed 37-year-old Luis Navarro in Converse.
Woman hospitalized after being shot multiple times, Converse police say
Read full article: Woman hospitalized after being shot multiple times, Converse police sayA woman is hospitalized after being shot multiple times, allegedly by a man she had been in a relationship with, according to Converse police.
Former police officer weighs in on videos showing state trooper shooting, killing man in Converse
Read full article: Former police officer weighs in on videos showing state trooper shooting, killing man in ConverseThe video, acquired by KSAT, starts three seconds before the trooper, who the Texas Department of Public Safety has not identified, shoots Luis Navarro, 37.
Family of man shot, killed in Converse says they wish trooper ‘used less force’
Read full article: Family of man shot, killed in Converse says they wish trooper ‘used less force’The family of the man shot and killed by a DPS trooper in Converse on Monday said they hope for truth and justice in the investigation.
Judson ISD employee arrested, fired by district for allegedly possessing child pornography
Read full article: Judson ISD employee arrested, fired by district for allegedly possessing child pornographyThe Judson Independent School District said one of its now-former district employees was arrested at his home on child pornography charges.
Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for deadly shooting at traffic light
Read full article: Man sentenced to 40 years in prison for deadly shooting at traffic lightA man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting and killing another man at a traffic light. Christopher Powell, 36, was found guilty of murder by a Bexar County jury on Feb. 2. Powell’s sentencing begins Wednesday.
Teen facing 5 charges stemming from separate incidents: Converse killing, drive-by shooting and DPS chase
Read full article: Teen facing 5 charges stemming from separate incidents: Converse killing, drive-by shooting and DPS chaseA San Antonio teen charged in connection with a recent shooting and standoff also has ties to the death of a 22-year-old woman in Converse, according to court records.
Brothers arrested after fellow youth football league parent restrained and assaulted, Converse police say
Read full article: Brothers arrested after fellow youth football league parent restrained and assaulted, Converse police sayTwo brothers are in the Bexar County Jail after stealing a fellow youth football league parent’s gun while restraining him and beating him, according to the Converse Police Department.
All election results for Texas Constitutional Amendments, local mayors, city councils, propositions for Nov. 7, 2023
Read full article: All election results for Texas Constitutional Amendments, local mayors, city councils, propositions for Nov. 7, 2023Voters across Texas will head to the polls on Nov. 7 to decide the fate of 14 constitutional amendments dealing with property taxes, infrastructure, state parks, farming/ranching, teacher retirement, and more.
Converse man, 6 others accused of defrauding Small Business Administration program
Read full article: Converse man, 6 others accused of defrauding Small Business Administration programAaron Sams, 39 of Converse; Beverly Smith, 40, of Converse; Jesus Rodriguez, 63, of San Antonio; Uchennaya Ogba, 35, of San Antonio; Kristin Harrison, 37, of Killeen; Jonathan Adams, 36, of Lawrenceville, Georgia; and Barbara Sanders, 41, of San Antonio, were all arrested this week and charged with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States, according to a press release from the Department of Justice.
No charges filed against two Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse in Converse, Honey Creek
Read full article: No charges filed against two Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse in Converse, Honey CreekNo criminal charges have been filed against two Catholic priests accused of sexual abuse against minors.
BCSO releases video of vehicle pursuit, shooting of armed man by deputy
Read full article: BCSO releases video of vehicle pursuit, shooting of armed man by deputyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday released body camera footage of a deputy shooting an armed man in northeast Bexar County in late August.
Bexar County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 83-year-old Converse man
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff’s Office searching for missing 83-year-old Converse manPedro Diaz was in the 3600 block of Dunlap Fields in a red 2003 Ford Explorer with Texas license plate SDL7455 when last spotted on Sept. 9.
New South Texas native plant nursery pushes importance of ‘planting native’
Read full article: New South Texas native plant nursery pushes importance of ‘planting native’The owner of a nursery says native plants not only have a higher survival rate for South Texas climate, they save you money and time. And more importantly, planting native can help build a local ecosystem in your backyard.
Juvenile suspect arrested after allegedly shooting teen twice in chest at Converse convenience store
Read full article: Juvenile suspect arrested after allegedly shooting teen twice in chest at Converse convenience storeA juvenile suspect believed to be responsible for shooting a teenager twice in the chest at a Converse convenience store earlier this month has been arrested.
‘We can’t lose another child’: Judson ISD trustee pledges to address mental health after Kirby MS student takes own life
Read full article: ‘We can’t lose another child’: Judson ISD trustee pledges to address mental health after Kirby MS student takes own lifeAfter a Judson ISD parent lost her son to suicide, a school board member has pledged to help.
‘I’m just thankful to be alive’: Local woman shaken after a spear goes through her windshield
Read full article: ‘I’m just thankful to be alive’: Local woman shaken after a spear goes through her windshieldSomeone threw a spear at a local woman's car as she drove along a street near Converse. She was not injured but the weapon shattered her windshield.
Teen shot twice in chest in convenience store parking lot, Converse police say
Read full article: Teen shot twice in chest in convenience store parking lot, Converse police sayAn 18-year-old man is hospitalized in serious condition after being shot in the chest in a convenience store parking lot, according to Converse police.
Catholic priest from Converse removed from duties due to sexual abuse allegations
Read full article: Catholic priest from Converse removed from duties due to sexual abuse allegationsA priest has been removed from St. Monica’s Church in Converse following allegations of sexual abuse of a child, according to San Antonio Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller.
Ex-band teacher arrested on child porn, online solicitation charges while out on bond, records show
Read full article: Ex-band teacher arrested on child porn, online solicitation charges while out on bond, records showA former band teacher who was arrested last year for sharing child pornography on Snapchat was arrested again while he was out on bond, according to the Converse Police Department.
Converse police shoot, kill woman while responding to a reported suicide attempt
Read full article: Converse police shoot, kill woman while responding to a reported suicide attemptA woman is dead after pointing a gun at officers who were working to negotiate with her during a standoff, according to Converse police.
Footage shows Converse woman pull gun on neighbor later arrested for assault
Read full article: Footage shows Converse woman pull gun on neighbor later arrested for assaultA Converse woman pulled out a handgun and threatened to shoot her next-door neighbor after being shoved during a heated argument over bulk trash pickup, surveillance footage obtained by KSAT Investigates shows.
Submachine gun stolen from Converse gun range still missing despite arrest, BCSO says
Read full article: Submachine gun stolen from Converse gun range still missing despite arrest, BCSO saysThe submachine gun stolen from a gun range in Converse is still unaccounted for and now Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help locating the weapon.
Man charged in connection with armored truck heist in Converse is facing additional drug charges
Read full article: Man charged in connection with armored truck heist in Converse is facing additional drug chargesA man who was previously charged in an armored truck heist in Converse is now facing drug charges after police allegedly found large amounts of marijuana and methamphetamines in ice chests at his home.
Have you seen her? Submachine gun stolen from Converse gun range; woman caught on surveillance camera
Read full article: Have you seen her? Submachine gun stolen from Converse gun range; woman caught on surveillance cameraA sub machine gun once safely locked up in a Converse gun store and shooting range now may be out on the streets of South Texas. Surveillance video shows the woman walking out with the gun and taking off in a truck. Now law enforcement needs the public's help identifying her.
Video shows woman stealing machine gun from Converse shooting range, owner says
Read full article: Video shows woman stealing machine gun from Converse shooting range, owner saysBexar County Sheriff’s Office deputies are looking for a suspect accused of stealing a machine gun from a shooting range in Converse.
‘I’m going to blow through this b****’: Teen arrested for pointing gun at girlfriend’s mother, records say
Read full article: ‘I’m going to blow through this b****’: Teen arrested for pointing gun at girlfriend’s mother, records sayA teen was arrested Tuesday afternoon for an incident involving his girlfriend’s mother last December.
Woman who killed retired Converse PD assistant chief in DWI crash gets 10-year sentence in plea deal
Read full article: Woman who killed retired Converse PD assistant chief in DWI crash gets 10-year sentence in plea dealJeanne-Nicole Coutros was charged with intoxication manslaughter and evading arrest after hitting the vehicle Rodney Rex Rheiner was in.
Have you seen her? Converse police asks for public’s help in finding missing teen
Read full article: Have you seen her? Converse police asks for public’s help in finding missing teenAuthorities are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing teen who disappeared several days ago, according to Converse Police.
Converse armored truck heist was inside job by soon-to-be fired driver, warrant states
Read full article: Converse armored truck heist was inside job by soon-to-be fired driver, warrant statesThe driver of an armored truck helped orchestrate the theft of more than $1.1 million on his second to last day on the job, an arrest warrant obtained Wednesday by KSAT Investigates shows.
Silver Alert discontinued for missing 65-year-old Converse woman with cognitive impairment
Read full article: Silver Alert discontinued for missing 65-year-old Converse woman with cognitive impairmentConverse police are searching for a missing 65-year-old woman with cognitive impairment who was last seen Saturday afternoon, according to a Texas Department of Public Safety Silver Alert.
Neighbors heard arguing, gunshots coming from apartment where man was killed, report says
Read full article: Neighbors heard arguing, gunshots coming from apartment where man was killed, report saysSan Antonio police believe someone murdered a man inside his far Northeast Side apartment. Neighbors told them they heard arguing and gunshots coming from the home.
Man arrested after stealing Ruffles box truck from Walmart store in Converse, BCSO says
Read full article: Man arrested after stealing Ruffles box truck from Walmart store in Converse, BCSO saysA man was arrested after he stole a box truck full of Ruffles chips from a Walmart store and led authorities on a lengthy chase across town, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
New video shows intensity of fire that displaced Converse family, spread to multiple homes
Read full article: New video shows intensity of fire that displaced Converse family, spread to multiple homesNew video shows the intensity of a fire that destroyed a local family’s home in Northeast Bexar County.
At least 3 families displaced after fire rips through home in NE Bexar County, officials say
Read full article: At least 3 families displaced after fire rips through home in NE Bexar County, officials sayAt least three families in Northeast Bexar County are looking for a new place to stay after a large fire destroyed a home Sunday afternoon, according to fire officials.
Man involved in standoff, hostage situation at Converse home arrested, police say
Read full article: Man involved in standoff, hostage situation at Converse home arrested, police sayA man accused of holding a woman against her will in a bathroom and hiding from the authorities in a Converse home is in custody, according to Converse police.
Multiple armed robbers hijack armored truck on FM 78, steal ‘substantial’ amount of money, Converse police say
Read full article: Multiple armed robbers hijack armored truck on FM 78, steal ‘substantial’ amount of money, Converse police sayMultiple robbers hijacked an armored truck and stole a “substantial” amount of money in Converse on Thursday morning — the third such incident within the last six months there.
Softball coach arrested after having inappropriate relationship with juvenile player, Converse police says
Read full article: Softball coach arrested after having inappropriate relationship with juvenile player, Converse police saysA 24-year-old softball coach was arrested after she had an inappropriate relationship with one of her players, Converse police said.
Report: Converse police officer charged with DWI flipped vehicle several times, denied being the driver
Read full article: Report: Converse police officer charged with DWI flipped vehicle several times, denied being the driverA Converse police officer accused of driving drunk flipped his vehicle several times and told officers he was not behind the wheel, San Antonio police records obtained Wednesday show.
Negotiations underway between man, officers after shots fired in neighborhood, Converse police say
Read full article: Negotiations underway between man, officers after shots fired in neighborhood, Converse police sayNegotiations are underway between the authorities and a man in a Converse neighborhood after he fired shots in the area, according to police.
3 detained, 1 possible suspect on the run after shooting at Walmart store in Converse, BCSO says
Read full article: 3 detained, 1 possible suspect on the run after shooting at Walmart store in Converse, BCSO saysThree people are detained and one possible suspect is still on the run after a shooting at a Walmart store in Converse, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities ID man, woman killed in apparent murder-suicide in Northeast Bexar County
Read full article: Authorities ID man, woman killed in apparent murder-suicide in Northeast Bexar CountyA man and woman who died in a murder-suicide at a Northeast Bexar Count home earlier this week have been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Man, woman killed in apparent murder-suicide in Northeast Bexar County, BCSO says
Read full article: Man, woman killed in apparent murder-suicide in Northeast Bexar County, BCSO saysA man and a woman are dead following an apparent murder-suicide inside a home in Northeast Bexar County early Wednesday morning, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said.
BCSO: Gang members in stolen truck lead high-speed chase in Northeast Bexar County; drugs found
Read full article: BCSO: Gang members in stolen truck lead high-speed chase in Northeast Bexar County; drugs foundTwo men were arrested overnight after they led authorities on a high-speed pursuit through Northeast Bexar County in a stolen truck, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Public COVID-19 testing site at old Converse City Hall to close for early voting, Community Labs says
Read full article: Public COVID-19 testing site at old Converse City Hall to close for early voting, Community Labs saysCommunity Labs said the public testing location at the old Converse City Hall has closed effective Thursday due to early voting.
San Antonio-area woman dies from injuries sustained in Kerrville drag racing crash
Read full article: San Antonio-area woman dies from injuries sustained in Kerrville drag racing crashA Converse woman who was struck during the Kerrville drag racing crash that killed two children on Saturday has died from her injuries, authorities confirmed to KSAT.
COVID-19 prompts changes to National Night Out celebrations in San Antonio area
Read full article: COVID-19 prompts changes to National Night Out celebrations in San Antonio areaThe City of San Antonio and San Antonio Police Department canceled its “Neighbors Together” night more than a month in advance, due to COVID-19 case numbers. In nearby Converse, the city pushed ahead with its celebrations, though it focused on a central event at North Park, rather than numerous, smaller neighborhood events.
Search underway in Converse for missing 12-year-old girl, police say
Read full article: Search underway in Converse for missing 12-year-old girl, police sayA search is underway for a missing 12-year-old girl and a woman in connection with her abduction in Converse, according to the Judson ISD Police Department.
Former deputy under investigation after police found him with teen laying in own vomit
Read full article: Former deputy under investigation after police found him with teen laying in own vomitA Guadalupe County sheriff’s deputy resigned in May after an incident involving an intoxicated teenage girl at a home in Converse, but has yet to face criminal charges.
2 women hospitalized, 2 sought after shooting at apartment complex in Converse, police say
Read full article: 2 women hospitalized, 2 sought after shooting at apartment complex in Converse, police sayPolice say two women were taken to the hospital, and officers are searching for two men after a shooting at an apartment complex in Converse.