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BGC Road Trip: Hondo, Medina Valley and Von Ormy get the road trip treatment in Week 9
Read full article: BGC Road Trip: Hondo, Medina Valley and Von Ormy get the road trip treatment in Week 9KSAT 12 Sports Reporter Nick Mantas and photojournalist Luis Cienfuegos hit the road on the Week 9 edition of the BGC Road Trip.
Woman shot multiple times during altercation with man at traffic light, police say
Read full article: Woman shot multiple times during altercation with man at traffic light, police sayA woman was shot multiple times by a man during an altercation at a traffic light early Wednesday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Advocates focus on humanity one year after 12 migrants were found in semitruck in Bexar County
Read full article: Advocates focus on humanity one year after 12 migrants were found in semitruck in Bexar CountyFriday marks one year since 12 migrants were found in a semitruck off Interstate 35 near Von Ormy in southwest Bexar County.
Shade structure, solar lighting among upgrades at Von Ormy City Park
Read full article: Shade structure, solar lighting among upgrades at Von Ormy City ParkCity of Von Ormy and Bexar County officials on Tuesday celebrated the completion of upgrades at Von Ormy City Park during a ribbon-cutting event.
3 injured after crane topples over onto vehicle in southwest Bexar County, shutting down traffic on I-35
Read full article: 3 injured after crane topples over onto vehicle in southwest Bexar County, shutting down traffic on I-35A utility crane fell on a moving vehicle Monday morning in southwest Bear County, injuring two women in the vehicle and a TxDOT worker.
San Antonio annexes more than 4,000 acres on South Side
Read full article: San Antonio annexes more than 4,000 acres on South SideSome property owners in South Bexar County were able to temporarily avoid being annexed into San Antonio when the city came calling a decade ago. But now, the agreements they signed are expiring.
Von Ormy man sentenced to 18+ years in federal prison for kidnapping, transporting undocumented person
Read full article: Von Ormy man sentenced to 18+ years in federal prison for kidnapping, transporting undocumented personA Von Ormy man was sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison after being convicted on charges of kidnapping and transporting undocumented people.
Von Ormy police chief describes smuggling incident involving 12 migrants
Read full article: Von Ormy police chief describes smuggling incident involving 12 migrantsA stolen tractor-trailer out of Laredo with a dozen migrants crammed inside the cab was a first for the Von Ormy Police Department, said Chief Lionel Perez Jr.
12 migrants found in stolen trailer during traffic stop on I-35, driver detained, BCSO says
Read full article: 12 migrants found in stolen trailer during traffic stop on I-35, driver detained, BCSO saysTwelve migrants were found huddled together in the back of a stolen 18-wheeler in south Bexar County, and the driver has been detained, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Local Amazon centers hire extra staff to keep up with demand for Amazon Prime Day
Read full article: Local Amazon centers hire extra staff to keep up with demand for Amazon Prime DayAmazon warehouses across the world are busy, including the several fulfillment, sorting and delivery centers in South Texas.
Patrol officer cut out of vehicle, hospitalized after rollover crash, BCSO says
Read full article: Patrol officer cut out of vehicle, hospitalized after rollover crash, BCSO saysA Von Ormy patrol officer is hospitalized after she was cut out of her vehicle following a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
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.
‘They were beautiful souls’: Family grieving loss of mother, grandchildren killed in massive fire
Read full article: ‘They were beautiful souls’: Family grieving loss of mother, grandchildren killed in massive fireA Southwest Side family is grieving after a fire Sunday morning claimed the lives of three beloved family members.
3 people killed after fire engulfs mobile home in Von Ormy, fire marshal says
Read full article: 3 people killed after fire engulfs mobile home in Von Ormy, fire marshal saysA mobile home in Von Ormy went up in flames overnight, claiming the lives of three people, according to the Atascosa County Fire Marshal.
Gov. Abbott focuses on border issues during campaign event in Bexar County
Read full article: Gov. Abbott focuses on border issues during campaign event in Bexar CountyGov. Greg Abbott made a campaign stop in Von Ormy to speak about several issues important to Texans, including those surrounding the border.
Social media post leads to meth, loaded gun, 3 arrests in Kerrville
Read full article: Social media post leads to meth, loaded gun, 3 arrests in KerrvilleThree people were arrested Wednesday in Kerrville following an undercover investigation involving social media resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine.
Southwest ISD police push for integrated active shooter training for responding agencies during emergency calls
Read full article: Southwest ISD police push for integrated active shooter training for responding agencies during emergency callsSouthwest Independent School District police officers have been receiving more active shooter drills training this summer as they prepare for a new school year. The district's chief is calling for an integrated training exercise involving agencies called to assist in an emergency.
9 arrested, several others detained after human smuggling bust in SW Bexar County, sheriff says
Read full article: 9 arrested, several others detained after human smuggling bust in SW Bexar County, sheriff saysNine people are in custody and several others are detained following a human smuggling operation at a home in southwest Bexar County, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Man charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty after horses were found starved, severely neglected
Read full article: Man charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty after horses were found starved, severely neglectedBexar County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man on Wednesday weeks after they found eight severely starved and neglected horses at his Von Ormy home.
Person killed in rollover crash after vehicle went up in flames identified
Read full article: Person killed in rollover crash after vehicle went up in flames identifiedOne person is dead after their vehicle rolled over and went up in flames in Von Ormy, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Arrested officer had history of discipline issues, repeated encounters with SAPD. Why was he allowed to protect and serve?
Read full article: Arrested officer had history of discipline issues, repeated encounters with SAPD. Why was he allowed to protect and serve?A Von Ormy police officer fired last month after being charged with family assault had repeated encounters with San Antonio police prior to being taken into custody, records obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders show.
‘I called every hospital’: Daughter of woman brutally murdered recounts moments leading up to mother’s disappearance
Read full article: ‘I called every hospital’: Daughter of woman brutally murdered recounts moments leading up to mother’s disappearanceThe daughter of a woman who was brutally murdered says she sensed something was wrong from the moment she learned of her mother’s disappearance.
Volunteers needed to help build homes with Habitat for Humanity
Read full article: Volunteers needed to help build homes with Habitat for HumanityHabitat for Humanity has had to scale down their 2021 goal of home builds due to the decrease of volunteers and increase in material costs. Find out how to help.
Off-duty Von Ormy police officer stabbed while working rodeo event, 1 person in custody, BCSO says
Read full article: Off-duty Von Ormy police officer stabbed while working rodeo event, 1 person in custody, BCSO saysAn off-duty Von Ormy police officer was stabbed while working at a rodeo event late Sunday night, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 1820 block of South Jett Road, not far from Highway 16 and Loop 1604 in South Bexar County. According to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, the off-duty officer was working at the event when they were stabbed in the lower leg. At this time, the exact details of the stabbing are not currently known. The sheriff’s office did not identify the suspect or say what charges they now face.
BCSO: Toddler killed after accidentally being run over by family member in driveway
Read full article: BCSO: Toddler killed after accidentally being run over by family member in drivewayVON ORMY, Texas – A 2-year-old child was killed in a tragic accident at her family’s residence in Von Ormy, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. The incident happened at 11:16 p.m., Saturday, at a residence in the 4400 block of Throne in Von Ormy, southwest of San Antonio. Deputies said a family member was backing their vehicle out of the driveway, did not see Garcia-Hernandez behind them, and ran her over. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the BCSO. “Investigators were able to determine this was purely just a tragic accident,” the BCSO said in a statement.
Von Ormy police sergeant released from hospital following head-on crash, officials say
Read full article: Von Ormy police sergeant released from hospital following head-on crash, officials saySAN ANTONIO – A Von Ormy police sergeant was injured in a head-on crash overnight and hospitalized, according to San Antonio police. Fernandez has been released from University Hospital and is recovering at home with his family. We are truly blessed that he was able to walk away with minor injuries,” the Von Ormy Police Department said in a statement on Facebook. AdUPDATE: SGT Fernandez has been release from University Hospital and is recovering at home with his family. Posted by Von Ormy Police Department on Saturday, March 20, 2021The other driver, a 37-year-old man, fled the area before officers arrived.
Man charged with intoxication assault after striking Von Ormy police officer
Read full article: Man charged with intoxication assault after striking Von Ormy police officerSAN ANTONIO – A man accused of striking a Von Ormy police officer with his car has been arrested on suspicion of intoxication assault, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. The officer had stopped to help block traffic for a stalled 18-wheeler early Friday morning. The officer was exiting the car when a vehicle crashed into the rear driver’s side of the marked patrol unit, striking the officer. The officer suffered a serious head injury and had to be airlifted to University Hospital. The southbound lanes of Interstate 35 at Loop 1604 were closed following the incident but have since reopened.
Von Ormy police officer struck while conducting traffic on I-35, airlifted to hospital
Read full article: Von Ormy police officer struck while conducting traffic on I-35, airlifted to hospitalSAN ANTONIO – A police officer with Von Ormy was airlifted to a hospital after a vehicle struck their patrol car on Interstate 35. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said the wreck occurred around 1:30 a.m. on the main lanes of Interstate 35 near Loop 1604 on the Southwest Side. The officer was exiting the car when a vehicle crashed into the rear driver’s side of the marked patrol unit, striking the officer. Airlife was dispatched to the accident and the officer was taken to University Hospital with life-threatening injuries, BCSO said. The southbound lanes of Interstate 35 at Loop 1604 were closed following the incident but have since reopened.