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3 dead in multi-vehicle crash on state highway in Kendall County, DPS says
Read full article: 3 dead in multi-vehicle crash on state highway in Kendall County, DPS saysThree people are dead after a multi-vehicle crash in Kendall County, according to a statement from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Armed robbery suspect crashes stolen 18-wheeler after leading deputies on chase in Kerr County
Read full article: Armed robbery suspect crashes stolen 18-wheeler after leading deputies on chase in Kerr CountyA Houston-area man who was wanted for an armed robbery led deputies on a chase in a stolen 18-wheeler before he crashed into a storage facility in Boerne.
Kendall County Womenās Shelter highlights mission through Bexarfest partnership
Read full article: Kendall County Womenās Shelter highlights mission through Bexarfest partnershipAn organization dedicated to sheltering women and child survivors of domestic abuse is hoping its partnership with TRL Productionsā Bexarfest will both highlight its mission and help students in their future.
Kendall County Womenās Shelter holds bike drive for survivors of abuse
Read full article: Kendall County Womenās Shelter holds bike drive for survivors of abuseAs a way to bring a sense of normalcy to women and children who have survived an abusive relationship, the Kendall County Womenās Shelter is collecting new or gently used bikes for their clients.
Woman dies after partial bleacher collapse at Kendall County Fair rodeo
Read full article: Woman dies after partial bleacher collapse at Kendall County Fair rodeoA 79-year-old woman has died after she was injured in a partial bleacher collapse at the Kendall County Fair rodeo, according to Kendall County EMS.
Bleachers were salvaged, not inspected prior to partial collapse at Kendall County Fair rodeo
Read full article: Bleachers were salvaged, not inspected prior to partial collapse at Kendall County Fair rodeoBleachers at the Kendall County Fair Groundsā rodeo arena were not inspected prior to a partial collapse that resulted in 12 injuries on Aug. 31, the City of Boerne said Thursday.
Inspectors found no violations at Kendall County fairgrounds day before bleacher collapse at Labor Day rodeo
Read full article: Inspectors found no violations at Kendall County fairgrounds day before bleacher collapse at Labor Day rodeoRecords obtained by KSAT Investigates show three inspectors checked out the fairgrounds on Aug. 30, 2024, for a general inspection ahead of the Labor Day fair.
At least 12 injured after bleachers partially collapse at Kendall County Fair Grounds
Read full article: At least 12 injured after bleachers partially collapse at Kendall County Fair GroundsKendall County officials are investigating what caused some bleachers to collapse Saturday night at the countyās Fair Grounds.
Local counties reporting more rabies cases in months than in entire years; state veterinarian says itās not a spike
Read full article: Local counties reporting more rabies cases in months than in entire years; state veterinarian says itās not a spikeSeveral counties surrounding Bexar County appear to be experiencing bumps in the number of rabies cases, though a state veterinarian says itās not enough to qualify as a spike.
Former Comfort ISD teacher arrested, facing 3 charges of improper relationship with student
Read full article: Former Comfort ISD teacher arrested, facing 3 charges of improper relationship with studentThe Kendall County Sheriffās Office said Thursday that a former Comfort High School teacher has been arrested and accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Kendall County issues disaster declaration ahead of total solar eclipse
Read full article: Kendall County issues disaster declaration ahead of total solar eclipseKendall County Judge Shane Stolarczyk has issued a disaster declaration ahead of the total solar eclipse on April 8 due to an anticipation of an influx of visitors that will impact local resources.
Hill Country first responders prepare for influx of people visiting to view annular eclipse
Read full article: Hill Country first responders prepare for influx of people visiting to view annular eclipseOne of the best places on Earth to see the annular eclipse next month is in the Hill Country, and emergency responders are collaborating to create a safety plan for the influx of people planning to visit the area.
Stage 3 drought restrictions set for some areas of Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Kendall, Medina counties
Read full article: Stage 3 drought restrictions set for some areas of Bandera, Blanco, Comal, Kendall, Medina countiesDry conditions across Texas have led to Stage 3 drought restrictions for some areas outside Bexar County.
$54 million Boerne ranch next to George Straitās Hill Country resort sold after receiving six offers
Read full article: $54 million Boerne ranch next to George Straitās Hill Country resort sold after receiving six offersRoughly an hour north of downtown San Antonio is a 2,270-acre ranch that sits next to George Straitās Tapatio Springs Hill Country Resort.
20-year prison sentence for San Antonio woman convicted in fatal wrong-way crash outside Boerne
Read full article: 20-year prison sentence for San Antonio woman convicted in fatal wrong-way crash outside BoerneA Kendall County jury convicted Kendall Lauren Batchelor, 23, of intoxication manslaughter in the death of David Belter, 49.
Unlicensed Boerne doctor sentenced to 8 years in prison in fraud cases
Read full article: Unlicensed Boerne doctor sentenced to 8 years in prison in fraud casesA Kendall County woman who practiced medicine without a license will serve eight years in prison after being sentenced Tuesday in two fraud cases.
Unlicensed Boerne doctor pleads guilty in fraud cases
Read full article: Unlicensed Boerne doctor pleads guilty in fraud casesA Kendall County woman whose downtown Boerne medical practice drew scrutiny from law enforcement investigators has pleaded guilty to two felony charges, Kendall County court officials confirmed Thursday.
City of Boerne set to re-enact 100-year-old photo dedication of veteran monument
Read full article: City of Boerne set to re-enact 100-year-old photo dedication of veteran monumentThe City of Boerne is calling out to those with roots in Kendall County to help out in a historic photo reenactment of an iconic photo.
Hill Country man who secretly recorded guests sentenced to one year in jail
Read full article: Hill Country man who secretly recorded guests sentenced to one year in jailA Hill Country property owner who used a hidden camera to secretly record guests in various states of undress inside his rental cabin was sentenced to one year in jail Friday in Kendall County District Court.
Voter fraud case against SA campaign worker in doubt after Texas Attorney General departs case
Read full article: Voter fraud case against SA campaign worker in doubt after Texas Attorney General departs caseA voter fraud case against a San Antonio campaign worker is in doubt after the Texas Attorney Generalās Office said in court filings that it had been disqualified from handling the case.
Boerne-area music school owner, tutor arrested on child sex crime charges, records show
Read full article: Boerne-area music school owner, tutor arrested on child sex crime charges, records showA Boerne-area music school owner and member of a church band has been arrested on child sex crime charges, according to records with Kendall and Bandera counties.
Scam call hits Kendall County residents for $6,000, sheriffās office says
Read full article: Scam call hits Kendall County residents for $6,000, sheriffās office saysKCSO said scammers will call people pretending to be law enforcement and ask to collect payments. This scam is known as āspoofing.ā
Trial in fatal wrong-way crash outside Boerne scheduled for March
Read full article: Trial in fatal wrong-way crash outside Boerne scheduled for MarchA San Antonio woman accused of driving the wrong way on a Hill Country highway this summer, killing the driver of another vehicle, is scheduled to go to trial in March.
2 victims file lawsuit against Boerne-based gymnastics coach accused of exposing self to girls
Read full article: 2 victims file lawsuit against Boerne-based gymnastics coach accused of exposing self to girlsTwo female athletes who said a Boerne gymnastics and summer camp coach sexually abused them while they attended his program have filed a lawsuit in the case against him.
Boerne-based gymnastic coach likely exposed himself to more children, police say
Read full article: Boerne-based gymnastic coach likely exposed himself to more children, police sayBoerne Police Chief Steve PĆ©rez said 74-year-old Michael Spiller bonded out of Kendall County Jail late Tuesday morning on a charge of indecency with a child.
All election results in Texas, San Antonio area for general midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022
Read full article: All election results in Texas, San Antonio area for general midterm election on Nov. 8, 2022Find all Texas races, including statewide offices like governor, lieutenant governor, attorney general, comptroller, land commissioner, ag commissioner and railroad commission; as well state legislative seats in the Texas House and Texas Senate; Congress and local San Antonio-area races, including Bexar County Judge, District Attorney, judicial seats and more.
Indictment: Now-fired SAPD officer charged with physically abusing three children
Read full article: Indictment: Now-fired SAPD officer charged with physically abusing three childrenA San Antonio police officer was indicted by a Kendall County grand jury earlier this year on multiple felony charges of child abuse, court files and termination paperwork obtained by KSAT Investigates confirm.
61 arrested in sting operation targeting prostitution, human trafficking in Bexar, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr counties
Read full article: 61 arrested in sting operation targeting prostitution, human trafficking in Bexar, Guadalupe, Kendall, Kerr countiesA sting operation targeting prostitution and human trafficking resulted in the arrests of 59 people in four counties.
Rare collaborative in Kendall County working to better childrenās mental health
Read full article: Rare collaborative in Kendall County working to better childrenās mental healthThe Kendall County Behavioral Health Collaborative is a mental health coalition that began a couple years ago with a focus on kids.
A Strange Listing: Don Strange Ranch, 81-acre home and event venue is on the open market for $4.75M
Read full article: A Strange Listing: Don Strange Ranch, 81-acre home and event venue is on the open market for $4.75MThe Don Strange Ranch is a sprawling 81 acre estate with two houses and two event venues, and is bifurcated by Zinc Creek.
DPS: SA woman, 22, drove wrong way on highway before causing fatal crash outside Boerne
Read full article: DPS: SA woman, 22, drove wrong way on highway before causing fatal crash outside BoerneA San Antonio woman was driving the wrong way on State Highway 46 Thursday night when her truck struck a sedan head-on, killing its driver, Texas Department of Public Safety officials confirmed Monday.
Boerne police arrest 5 people after string of overnight car burglaries
Read full article: Boerne police arrest 5 people after string of overnight car burglariesBoerne police have arrested five people in connection with a series of overnight car burglaries. More than a dozen cars and one home were hit in three different subdivisions in the city.
$54 million Boerne ranch for sale with lakes, cave is next to George Straitās Hill Country resort
Read full article: $54 million Boerne ranch for sale with lakes, cave is next to George Straitās Hill Country resortRoughly an hour north of downtown San Antonio the 2,270-acre Less Ranch recently hit the market.
Current list of closures in San Antonio area - plan your commute
Read full article: Current list of closures in San Antonio area - plan your commuteThis article is updated each week. For more information on transportation and traffic, including alerts, travel times and maps, view KSATās traffic page.
Mother of 4-year-old child killed in crash on I-10 in Boerne arrested, accused of manslaughter
Read full article: Mother of 4-year-old child killed in crash on I-10 in Boerne arrested, accused of manslaughterKianna Elizabeth Adams, 27, was arrested on Thursday in San Antonio by Texas Department of Public Safety officers and remains in the Bexar County Jail on bonds totaling $225,000.
Kendall County man sentenced to life in prison after shootout with Boerne officers, deputies
Read full article: Kendall County man sentenced to life in prison after shootout with Boerne officers, deputiesA Kendall County man is sentenced to life in prison following a shootout with Boerne police and sheriffās deputies nearly two years ago.
Boerne Master Mobility Plan aims to address transportation challenges
Read full article: Boerne Master Mobility Plan aims to address transportation challengesAs Kendall County continues to grow, some residents feel transportation has become a problem. A local committee hopes to address those concerns and find solutions.
Election results 2022: South-Central Texas and Hill Country local races, Democrat and Republican primaries
Read full article: Election results 2022: South-Central Texas and Hill Country local races, Democrat and Republican primariesFind election results for Atascosa, Bandera, Comal, Frio, Guadalupe, Karnes, Kendall, Live Oak, Medina, Uvalde and Wilson County races.
Person shot, killed by Boerne police officer responding to a welfare check
Read full article: Person shot, killed by Boerne police officer responding to a welfare checkThe shooting happened after the officer responded to the Carrington Apartments in the 800 block of Johns Road to perform a welfare check for a person who was suicidal.
Investigators uncover more than 2,100 images in growing Hill Country hidden camera case
Read full article: Investigators uncover more than 2,100 images in growing Hill Country hidden camera caseMore than 2,100 images, many of which show people in various states of undress, have been recovered from a computer belonging to a Kendall County man accused of recording guests without their knowledge inside the bedroom of his Hill Country rental cabin.
After breaking back in jail, man says Kendall County Sheriffās staff treated him āless than humanā
Read full article: After breaking back in jail, man says Kendall County Sheriffās staff treated him āless than humanāA man who broke his back in three places after falling from a top bunk inside a Kendall County jail cell in December has taken issue with how he was treated following the injury.
Habitual drunk driver facing 6th DWI charge had blood alcohol content nearly 4 times the legal limit, records show
Read full article: Habitual drunk driver facing 6th DWI charge had blood alcohol content nearly 4 times the legal limit, records showA San Antonio-area woman charged with drunk driving six times in four counties has so far avoided a lengthy prison sentence, despite picking up additional charges last fall while on probation for felony DWI.
Additional charges for Kendall County man accused of videotaping guests at Hill Country vacation rental home
Read full article: Additional charges for Kendall County man accused of videotaping guests at Hill Country vacation rental homeA man accused of secretly taping guests at his Kendall County vacation rental home was arrested again this week and charged with two more counts of invasive visual recording, according to the Kendall County Sheriffās Office.
Man arrested after secretly videotaping guests at Hill Country vacation rental home, Kendall County Sheriffās Office says
Read full article: Man arrested after secretly videotaping guests at Hill Country vacation rental home, Kendall County Sheriffās Office saysA Jay Allee is charged with four counts of Invasive Visual Recording. Investigators believe there are more victims and say additional charges are expected.
Man who sexually abused relatives, foster children for years sentenced to prison, Kendall County DA says
Read full article: Man who sexually abused relatives, foster children for years sentenced to prison, Kendall County DA saysAn area man and foster parent who pleaded guilty to continuous sexual abuse of a child has been sentenced to 50 years in prison.
Woman sought for stealing catalytic converters from Boerne day care center, officials say
Read full article: Woman sought for stealing catalytic converters from Boerne day care center, officials sayA search is underway in Kendall County for a woman accused of stealing multiple catalytic converters from AppleTree Day School of Boerne, according to the criminal district attorneyās office.
Fugitive wanted in Kendall County could be in San Antonio, officials say
Read full article: Fugitive wanted in Kendall County could be in San Antonio, officials sayKendall County authorities are offering a cash reward for information leading to the arrest of an aggravated robbery suspect who is believed to be in San Antonio.
Next phase of I-10 project in Kendall County postponed
Read full article: Next phase of I-10 project in Kendall County postponedThe next phase of construction on the I-10 project in Kendall County has been postponed, just as drivers were bracing for the changes at the I-10 and State Highway 46 interchange.
WATCH LIVE: Meteorologist Kaiti Blake gives update on Flash Flood Warnings for Kendall, Bexar Counties
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Meteorologist Kaiti Blake gives update on Flash Flood Warnings for Kendall, Bexar CountiesMeteorologist Kaiti Blake is giving a live update on the Flash Flood Warnings in effect for Kendall and Bexar Counties.
Driver who led deputies on chase, ran from crash scene, may be wanted for different crime
Read full article: Driver who led deputies on chase, ran from crash scene, may be wanted for different crimeA car that a driver used to lead deputies on a chase is connected to a different crime, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. They're still looking for the driver, who ran away after crashing the car.
Boerne man sentenced for hate crime in stabbing of Black fast food employee
Read full article: Boerne man sentenced for hate crime in stabbing of Black fast food employeeA Boerne man convicted for stabbing a Black Churchās Chicken employee in 2019 was sentenced to 45 years in prison Tuesday, according to the Kendall County Criminal District Attorneyās Office.
Prosecutors pursue new charges against unlicensed Boerne doctor
Read full article: Prosecutors pursue new charges against unlicensed Boerne doctorA Kendall County woman accused of being an unlicensed doctor was arrested again Wednesday, facing new charges related to a years-long investigation into her clinic. Hunter was initially charged with three counts of practicing without a medical license in February 2019 after an investigation that first began in 2016. In a court hearing on Friday, the prosecutor indicated they will drop the previous charges against Hunter and instead pursue the fraud charges, which are state jail felonies. AdIn the past, Hunter would provide treatment to cancer patients, charging up to $1,700 for a single treatment session. The Defenders have been unable to determine what treatments Hunter is currently offering and whether she needs a state medical license to provide them.
San Antonio woman shot by 71-year-old homeowner during home robbery sentenced to 20 years in prison
Read full article: San Antonio woman shot by 71-year-old homeowner during home robbery sentenced to 20 years in prisonFabiola Martinez was sentenced to 20 years in prison for burglary of a habitation and 10 years for injury to an elderly, with both sentences to run concurrently. BOERNE, Texas ā A San Antonio woman was sentenced to 20 years in prison for trying to rob the home of a 71-year-old Kendall County woman who ended up shooting the suspect. AdāThis was an incredibly brazen, targeted, and violent offense that took place in broad daylight in a peaceful Kendall County community,ā Socias said. āThis sentence sends a resounding message to those who wish to come to Kendall County and target our more vulnerable population. It should reassure citizens that we will use every asset we have to protect our community,ā said Kendall County Criminal District Attorney Nicole Bishop.
KSAT readers share images of sleet and snow during Central, South Texas freeze
Read full article: KSAT readers share images of sleet and snow during Central, South Texas freezeKSAT viewers sent in great images of icy conditions and snow to our KSAT Connect page throughout the weekend and overnight into Monday morning as temperatures plunged. AdWidespread winter weather moved in late Sunday and will continue through very early Monday morning. A mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow swept across the KSAT viewing area while temperatures fell into the low 20s and teens. Watch a live feed from our crews out in the field and get updates from KSAT Meteorologist Kaiti Blake & KSAT Meteorologist Adam Caskey as they track tonight's winter weather. You can get the very latest forecast anytime by bookmarking our weather page and downloading the KSAT Weather Authority App - available for both Apple and Android devices.
Rural Texas residents drive the distance for COVID-19 vaccines
Read full article: Rural Texas residents drive the distance for COVID-19 vaccinesBoerne Mayor Tim Handren said Kendall County received about 1,200 vaccines in early January, but they were used quickly. AdHandren says the state seems to give preference to hospitals, and Kendall County doesnāt have one. Itās also about accessibility, and many in that community can drive to hubs like San Antonio for a vaccine. Kendall County will be receiving about 600 Moderna vaccines this week -- 400 for the city and 200 for the county. Yates says she got lucky taking a drive to San Antonio and getting a shot.
These San Antonio-area stores were the luckiest for Texas Lottery payouts in 2020
Read full article: These San Antonio-area stores were the luckiest for Texas Lottery payouts in 2020SAN ANTONIO ā The chance to win the $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot has passed, but lottery fans have recently struck gold at several San Antonio-area stores. The data analyzed and visualized by KSAT below includes stores in Bexar, Comal, Kendall, Bandera, Medina, Atascosa, Wilson and Guadalupe counties that sold winning Texas Lottery tickets worth $600 or more last year. Records showed that three $5 million scratch-off tickets were sold in the last eight months. In June 2020 alone, NYS Food Mart at 4927 Rigsby Ave. and Roadster #18 at 8630 W. U.S. Highway 90 each sold scratch-off tickets worth that amount. It appears the NYS Food Mart is among the luckier stores in San Antonio, too: the store sold 17 winning scratch-off tickets total last year.
āRyan will never be forgottenā: Boerne native, member of Texas A&M Corps of Cadets dies
Read full article: āRyan will never be forgottenā: Boerne native, member of Texas A&M Corps of Cadets diesRyan Boles, a member of the Corps of Cadets, has died, Texas A&M University confirmed. Image: Texas A&M Corps of CadetsSAN ANTONIO ā A Texas A&M University student from Boerne who was a member of the Corps of Cadets has died, according to the university. Ryan Boles, who was a freshman political science major, died on Sunday, according to the Corps of Cadets and Texas A&M Today. It is with extreme sadness I confirm the death of cadet Ryan Boles ā24, a member of the Corps of Cadets. Boles was a member of the Squadron 8 and was also a member of the Fish Drill Team, according to the Corps of Cadets.
Hill County contractor accused of theft faces more family violence charges
Read full article: Hill County contractor accused of theft faces more family violence chargesLa Salle County Sheriffās officials have released limited details about the arrest but stated Wolfe used his hands, feet and teeth as weapons during the incident. Wolfe had been on bond since June, after his arrest in Jim Wells County on a felony family strangulation charge. In that case, sheriffās department investigators arrested Wolfe days after they were called to a home in Orange Grove for a disturbance. A sergeant with the Gillespie County Sheriffās Office told the Defenders in 2019 that he was, at one point, working seven criminal cases against Wolfe. The state attorney generalās office eventually took over the case because it had the resources to properly handle it, Gillespie County officials said.
New Buc-eeās store in Boerne pushed back
Read full article: New Buc-eeās store in Boerne pushed backBOERNE, Texas ā Editorās note: This story was published through a partnership between the San Antonio Business Journal and KSAT. Buc-eeās, the popular chain of travel centers across Texas, is still planning the location in Boerne it first announced in 2016. Buc-eeās General Counsel Jeff Nadalo confirmed that the companyās current schedule has the store opening in early 2023, near I-10 and U.S. Business 87. The project site is 33375 IH-10 W., according to city of Boerne documents. Read more on this story at the San Antonio Business Journal.
Bexar County bars must close; restaurants, businesses decrease to 50% capacity per Gov. Abbottās executive order
Read full article: Bexar County bars must close; restaurants, businesses decrease to 50% capacity per Gov. Abbottās executive orderSAN ANTONIO ā Bexar County officials announced Monday that the countyās businesses now operating at 75% capacity will have to cut back to 50% capacity and all bars must close due to a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the region. County officials said that threshold was met on Sunday. Bexar County is located in Trauma Service Area P.The order states that 50% occupancy limits are now in effect for most businesses. Earlier on Monday, Comal County officials announced the same restrictions there. The following counties are in Trauma Service Area P and are affected by this order:AtascosaBanderaBexarComalDimmitEdwardsFrioGillespieGonzalesGuadalupeKarnesKendallMore on KSAT:
Republican Chip Roy defending his Congressional seat against former state Sen. Wendy Davis in District 21
Read full article: Republican Chip Roy defending his Congressional seat against former state Sen. Wendy Davis in District 21The race for U.S. Congressional District 21 has been one to watch since the primaries when election officials announced Wendy Davis won the Democratic nomination and would challenge Republican incumbent Chip Roy on Election Day. Davis is a former state senator for State District 10 who led a 13-hour filibuster to block a bill restricting abortion rights in Texas. The AreaU.S. District 21 covers a vast area north of San Antonio and many communities along the I-35 North and I-10 West corridors, including parts of Bexar, Hays Travis, and Comal counties. Texas Congressional District 21 (ESRI/Chip Roy, U.S. House)Campaign FundsAs of June 30, Davis has raised more than $4.4. Voters will decide who they want as their next congressional district representative in less than one month.
City of Boerne promotes Ray Hacker to fire chief
Read full article: City of Boerne promotes Ray Hacker to fire chiefSAN ANTONIO ā The City of Boerne announced Tuesday that Ray Hacker was promoted to fire chief. Hacker, 57, has been serving as the interim fire chief since the retirement of the cityās long-time chief, Doug Meckle, in June. Hacker is from Boerne and graduated from Boerne High School, according to a statement from the city. City Manager Ben Thatcher said the city is excited to have Hacker in the role as both a pillar of the community and an experienced leader. Boerne underwent a two-month-long internal search process led by Deputy City Manager Jeff Thompson, according to a statement from the city.
The Backstory: Kendall Countyās first elected district court judge reflects on past two years in office, plans for future
Read full article: The Backstory: Kendall Countyās first elected district court judge reflects on past two years in office, plans for futureBOERNE, Texas ā When former Kendall County Judge Kirsten Cohoon took her place as 451st District Court Judge in January 2018, she became the countyās first elected State District Court Judge, defeating an incumbent appointed by the governor. While creating the court, the Legislature eliminated several positions, including the county judge, leaving Cohoon with a challenging workload. āI really donāt think of that,ā Cohoon said. āAnd I donāt think Kendall County does either.āIn Kendall County, the district clerkās office, county clerkās office, district attorneyās office and four justice of the peace offices are all led by women, leaving Cohoon in good company. āI would like to see us work harder and be able to be back in court,ā Cohoon said.
Kendall County Sheriffs Office to conduct joint training exercise with other area agencies Wednesday
Read full article: Kendall County Sheriffs Office to conduct joint training exercise with other area agencies WednesdayKendall County, Texas The Kendall County Sheriffs Office announced it will be conducting a large joint training exercise on Wednesday, Sept. 9. The training exercise will begin at 8:00 a.m. in the 1000 block of East Blanco Road. According to an announcement by the Sheriffs Office, residents, patrons and motorists will see an increase in law enforcement, fire, and emergency medical services in the area during the training exercise. The Sheriffs Office said it will be partnering with neighboring agencies to conduct the training, so residents will see patrol vehicles from neighboring jurisdictions in the area as well. The Sheriffs Office said the training will end by 5:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Kendall County district court judge conducting first live jury trial since COVID-19 outbreak
Read full article: Kendall County district court judge conducting first live jury trial since COVID-19 outbreakBOERNE, Texas ā Testimony continued Tuesday in an assault trial in District Judge Kirsten Cohoonās 431st District Court in Kendall County. There have been no live jury trials in the area since the COVID-19 outbreak in March, fearing an outbreak of the virus. Rangel said conducting live jury trials in Bexar County will depend solely on COVID-19 statistics. Rangel said he has no plans to conduct a live jury trial in Bexar County until at least October. The next live jury trial in Kendall County is scheduled for Oct. 5.
Carjacking suspect arrested in Kendall County following violent encounters with victims, law enforcement officers
Read full article: Carjacking suspect arrested in Kendall County following violent encounters with victims, law enforcement officersBut law enforcement authorities said Jerry Gardner, of Cedar Park, didnāt give up easily. Gardner was involved in a violent series of encounters, beginning at a gas station in Midland, where the carjacking occurred Friday night, the Kerr County Sheriffās Office said. Gardner then struck a customer who tried to intervene in the carjacking before taking off on Interstate 10. Gardner then ran toward a Kendall County deputy and the suspect was shocked with a Taser, the KCSO said. After a brief struggle, he was arrested and taken to the Kerr County Jail, where he is being held on bonds from six charges totaling $528,500.
Federal lawsuit: Multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme targeted retired SAPD officers, other first responders
Read full article: Federal lawsuit: Multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme targeted retired SAPD officers, other first respondersFederal lawsuit: Multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme targeted retired SAPD officers, other first respondersPublished: July 31, 2020, 6:15 pmA Kendall County man swindled millions of dollars from retired San Antonio police officers and other first responders as part of a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme, according to a lawsuit filed this week by investigators from the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Federal lawsuit: Multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme targeted retired SAPD officers, other first responders
Read full article: Federal lawsuit: Multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme targeted retired SAPD officers, other first respondersSAN ANTONIO ā A Kendall County man swindled millions of dollars from retired San Antonio police officers and other first responders as part of a multi-million dollar Ponzi scheme, according to a lawsuit filed this week by investigators from the Securities and Exchange Commission. The lawsuit, which was first reported by the San Antonio Express-News, accuses 47-year-old Victor Lee Farias of carrying out the fraudulent investment scheme from 2013 through January of last year. Farias told investors their money would be spent on aircraft engines and other parts which would then be leased or resold to the major airlines, according to the lawsuit. Investors, many of whom were retired first responders, were promised a return on their investments of between 10-12 percent per year, the suit states. The suit claims Farias is 46, but a background check revealed that he is actually 47.
First COVID-19 death reported in Kendall County, officials say
Read full article: First COVID-19 death reported in Kendall County, officials sayKENDALL COUNTY, Texas The first COVID-19 related death in Kendall County was confirmed Friday by officials, according to county leaders. Kendall County Emergency Management posted about the death on Facebook, and said the patient that succumbed to the virus was a county resident who was isolated at home. To date, the county has 102 total COVID-19 cases. To learn more about COVID-19 in Kendall County, click here. RELATED: Death toll rises, hospitalizations decline in Bexar County, San Antonio