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Lawsuit accuses Kirby police chief of violating couple’s constitutional rights in escalating land dispute
Read full article: Lawsuit accuses Kirby police chief of violating couple’s constitutional rights in escalating land disputeThe chief of police for the Kirby Police Department and another officer violated the constitutional rights of a couple who owns a business there, a lawsuit filed in Bexar County state district court claims.
Man hit by sedan in Kirby, driver in custody on suspicion of DWI, police say
Read full article: Man hit by sedan in Kirby, driver in custody on suspicion of DWI, police sayA driver was detained on suspicion of DWI following a crash into a pedestrian early Wednesday morning, according to Kirby police.
Kirby police find ‘substantial amount’ of drugs in home just steps away from middle school
Read full article: Kirby police find ‘substantial amount’ of drugs in home just steps away from middle schoolThe Kirby Police Department said it discovered cocaine, heroin and methamphetamine in a home on Edalyn Street early Wednesday morning.
Man arrested for animal cruelty after police discover 2 severely malnourished dogs at his home
Read full article: Man arrested for animal cruelty after police discover 2 severely malnourished dogs at his homeJonathan Suarez-Perez, 30, was arrested on a third-degree felony charge for cruelty to a non-livestock animal and his bond was set at $5,000, Bexar County jail records show.
Man surrenders after shooting at deputy constables, triggering short standoff in Kirby, BCSO says
Read full article: Man surrenders after shooting at deputy constables, triggering short standoff in Kirby, BCSO saysA 31-year-old armed man who was barricaded inside a RV surrendered to law enforcement authorities following a short standoff in Kirby on Friday.
All election results for San Antonio area for May 6, 2023
Read full article: All election results for San Antonio area for May 6, 2023Find the latest, updated election results for San Antonio City Council, mayor, Proposition A, school bonds in Alamo Heights ISD, Comal ISD, Medina Valley ISD, Southwest ISD and mayor races in New Braunfels and Boerne.
Election results for New Braunfels, Boerne, Alamo Heights, Kerrville and other area cities for May 6, 2023
Read full article: Election results for New Braunfels, Boerne, Alamo Heights, Kerrville and other area cities for May 6, 2023Several cities and towns outside of San Antonio have local elections on May 6, including Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, Bulverde, Castle Hills, China Grove, Cibolo, Fair Oaks Ranch, Floresville, Garden Ridge, Grey Forest, Helotes, Hollywood Park, Kerrville, Kirby, Leon Valley, Live Oak, New Braunfels, St. Hedwig, Universal City and Von Ormy.
40 feral cats seized after living in ‘dangerous conditions’ at Kirby home, city officials say
Read full article: 40 feral cats seized after living in ‘dangerous conditions’ at Kirby home, city officials sayForty feral cats living in a Kirby home riddled with feces and urine were rescued and relocated by several local and law enforcement agencies, according to the City of Kirby.
Kirby Senior Center executive director accused of stealing thousands from facility, elderly
Read full article: Kirby Senior Center executive director accused of stealing thousands from facility, elderlyUnaccounted money from the city of Kirby’s Senior Center led to the arrest of the center’s executive director.
Boil Water Notice rescinded in Kirby 4 days after ‘major emergency’ led to citywide loss of water
Read full article: Boil Water Notice rescinded in Kirby 4 days after ‘major emergency’ led to citywide loss of waterThe water in Kirby is now safe to drink without the need to boil. The Boil Water Notice was rescinded Tuesday, four days after a combination of issues led to a citywide loss of water.
Woman assaulted elderly relative, recorded it on Snapchat, Kirby police say
Read full article: Woman assaulted elderly relative, recorded it on Snapchat, Kirby police sayA San Antonio-area woman was arrested for assaulting a relative in her 70s and restraining her during an ordeal that lasted several hours last week, according to court records.
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.
City of Kirby employee arrested after stolen checks, fraudulent money were found in his car, police say
Read full article: City of Kirby employee arrested after stolen checks, fraudulent money were found in his car, police sayA city of Kirby employee is in custody after Kirby police officers found fraudulent money and large amounts of checks in his car Monday morning.
Man charged with murder after roommate found dead in vehicle on SW Side, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Man charged with murder after roommate found dead in vehicle on SW Side, San Antonio police sayA 58-year-old man is charged with murder after San Antonio police said he confessed to killing his roommate after an argument and leaving her body in a vehicle.
Kirby mayoral candidate with sexual assault misdemeanor in another state calls conviction ‘mild’
Read full article: Kirby mayoral candidate with sexual assault misdemeanor in another state calls conviction ‘mild’A mayoral candidate in Kirby with a criminal past in another state has some wondering if he's legally allowed to run for office in Texas.
Power back for most, but not all, CPS customers
Read full article: Power back for most, but not all, CPS customersKIRBY, Texas – EDITOR’S NOTE: A previous version of this story incorrectly stated residents in the Kirby area hadn’t had power since Thursday. As snow came down again Thursday morning, most - but not all- CPS customers had their power restored. With the forced outage strategy CPS had been following to keep the Texas grid stable suspended, close to 99% of customers had power again. In an area near Binz-Engleman and Ackerman Roads in Kirby, a CPS outage map showed nearly 1,300 customers without power since Tuesday night - though several residents told KSAT they hadn’t had power since Tuesday morning. “We were yelling and screaming and saying, ‘Thank you, thank you, thank you.’ We offered to go get them some coffee.
Robbers fire AR-15 at Houston couple before stealing their French bulldog, police say
Read full article: Robbers fire AR-15 at Houston couple before stealing their French bulldog, police sayHOUSTON – The owners of a two-and-a-half-year-old French bulldog named Kirby are happy to have their beloved pet back home after he was taken during a violent armed robbery in Houston. As KPRC first reported, the crime occurred around 5:30 p.m. Saturday in a Houston neighborhood near downtown. According to the victim, one of the men was armed with an AR-15, KPRC reported. I didn’t want to give him my dog but I didn’t want to get killed either,” the victim told KPRC. We figured it was a setup,” the victim told KPRC.
BCSO: Stolen car chase ends in 3-vehicle crash in Northeast Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO: Stolen car chase ends in 3-vehicle crash in Northeast Bexar CountySAN ANTONIO – One person is in custody after a high-speed chase ended in a three-vehicle crash in Northeast Bexar County Thursday morning. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said the chase started after an SUV was stolen around 7:30 a.m. in Kirby. Police officers began following the car and BCSO deputies joined the chase near FM 78 and Walzem Road, BCSO spokesperson Johnny Garcia said. BCSO deputies respond to a crash on Toepperwein Road near Sage Oak on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. (KSAT)BCSO deputies respond to a crash on Toepperwein Road near Sage Oak on Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021.
Kirby man faces capital murder charge in connection with child abuse case from 2015
Read full article: Kirby man faces capital murder charge in connection with child abuse case from 2015KIRBY, Texas – Five years after his father severely beat him, a Kirby boy has died, and his father now faces a capital murder charge, police say. The 38-year old man was convicted of child abuse in 2019 and sentenced to three years in prison. But he says child abuse happens everywhere and urges parents to seek help or step back if they feel frustrated with their child. And kids, unfortunately, suffer, you know, for no reason whatsoever other than to just cry.”If you suspect child abuse, report it to the state by calling 210-252-5400. KSAT held a special town hall meeting last month, click here to learn more about how you can help stop child abuse.
Two men sought in Kirby convenience store robbery, police say
Read full article: Two men sought in Kirby convenience store robbery, police sayKIRBY, Texas – Kirby police are looking for two men they say held up a convenience store on April 3. Police said two armed men entered the S&K Food Mart store and pointed a gun at a clerk at the register, demanding cash. The men fled in a vehicle driven by an unknown individual, police said. Anyone with information is asked to call the Kirby Police Department Criminal Investigation Section at 210-547-3560.
City of Kirby explores possible boundary expansion
Read full article: City of Kirby explores possible boundary expansionKIRBY, Texas – Kirby council members have asked staff to crunch numbers to assess the pros and cons of a boundary expansion in the future. The city, which has a population of about 8,300 people and is two-square miles, says it needs to find more revenue sources. City leaders are asking to see if there is any financial benefits to current residents and to the future of the city if it expands. The city is surrounded by San Antonio and Bexar County. The City of Converse already has a plan that will expand its boundary closer to the City of Kirby by 2033.
4-month-old baby among 10 people who escaped Kirby house fire
Read full article: 4-month-old baby among 10 people who escaped Kirby house fireKIRBY – A family of 10 and all their pets are safe after their house caught fire around seven o’clock Friday morning. The escape was a relief to those who feared the worst as firefighters swarmed the Kirby neighborhood in the 4800 block of Scott Carpenter Drive. The smoke just kind of destroyed all of the interior of the house, the bedroom, the kitchen. 10 people displaced by early morning house fire in KirbyPlus, he said they had a lot of pets, who also got out safely. Kirby home’s converted garage severely damaged after fireWhile fire investigators work to determine a cause, the family is attempting to regroup.
10 people displaced by early morning house fire in Kirby
Read full article: 10 people displaced by early morning house fire in Kirby10 people displaced by early morning house fire in KirbyPublished: January 31, 2020, 12:12 pmWhen firefighters arrived in the 4800 block of Scott Carpenter Drive, it took them some time to find the exact location of the fire.
Kirby home’s converted garage severely damaged after fire
Read full article: Kirby home’s converted garage severely damaged after fireSAN ANTONIO – Officials with the Kirby Fire Department are investigating the cause of a blaze that ripped through a converted garage Friday morning. Firefighters were called just before 7 a.m. to a house in the 4800 block of Scott Carpenter Drive, according to an assistant chief with KFD at the scene. At first, firefighters were not sure where the fire was located until they found flames inside a converted garage, officials said. Everyone inside the home was able to exit and no one was injured. Arson investigators were called to the scene to determine the cause of the fire.
Young chef adds zest and spice to Kirby's Steakhouse menu
Read full article: Young chef adds zest and spice to Kirby's Steakhouse menuSAN ANTONIO – His first job was at a Kirby Steakhouse kitchen 15 years ago. Since then, Chef Javier Davalos has grown up at Kirby and worked his way to become the head chef at Kirby's Steakhouse's San Antonio location. This month Chef Davalos is also preparing a special menu with the focus on everything bacon. As San Antonio continues to grow and more chefs call the city home, Chef Davalos believes the growth is good for all businesses. Click here for more on Kirby's Steakhouse