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Man built, set off illegal explosive devices on property within residential neighborhood, Bexar County officials say
Read full article: Man built, set off illegal explosive devices on property within residential neighborhood, Bexar County officials sayA 52-year-old man was arrested on charges related to the possession and manufacture of illegal explosive devices, according to a Bexar County Fire Marshal’s Office press release.
Jury finds man not guilty of murder, convicts him of manslaughter in NE Side gas station shooting
Read full article: Jury finds man not guilty of murder, convicts him of manslaughter in NE Side gas station shootingA Bexar County jury found a 21-year-old man not guilty of murder on Thursday, but jurors convicted him of a lesser charge.
Doctor arrested in Belize after fleeing child pornography sentencing back in Bexar County
Read full article: Doctor arrested in Belize after fleeing child pornography sentencing back in Bexar CountyA San Antonio doctor arrested in Belize after fleeing the United States to evade sentencing on multiple child pornography charges is back in Bexar County, according to court records.
Medical examiner’s office identifies father who died in stabbing at Phil Hardberger Park
Read full article: Medical examiner’s office identifies father who died in stabbing at Phil Hardberger ParkThe Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office identified the father who was found dead with his 1-year-old son Wednesday at Phil Hardberger Park.
How are property appraisals determined? KSAT Explains
Read full article: How are property appraisals determined? KSAT ExplainsKSAT Explains rode along with senior appraiser Lee Cantu and residential director Erich Strey, both with the Bexar County Appraisal District, as they gathered data to appraise properties in a neighborhood of new and existing homes.
Man charged with intoxication manslaughter with vehicle after fatal head-on crash, affidavit says
Read full article: Man charged with intoxication manslaughter with vehicle after fatal head-on crash, affidavit saysA man was charged with intoxication manslaughter with a vehicle in connection with a fatal head-on crash, according to an arrest affidavit.
Trial delayed for ex-SAPD officer who shot teen in 2022 due to evidence issues
Read full article: Trial delayed for ex-SAPD officer who shot teen in 2022 due to evidence issuesA hearing called ahead of the scheduled trial date for former San Antonio police officer James Brennand ended with a delay in the case, and no new trial date is in sight.
Bexar County DA announces new Public Integrity and Civil Rights division, names Nicole Thornbro as chief
Read full article: Bexar County DA announces new Public Integrity and Civil Rights division, names Nicole Thornbro as chiefBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales has tapped Assistant District Attorney Nicole Thornbro to lead the new Public Integrity and Civil Rights Division.
Trial begins for man accused of fatally shooting victim who allegedly called him racial slurs
Read full article: Trial begins for man accused of fatally shooting victim who allegedly called him racial slursThe trial for a 21-year-old man accused of fatally shooting a man outside a Northeast Side gas station officially began on Tuesday.
San Antonio nonprofits launch survey to help people with intellectual, developmental disabilities
Read full article: San Antonio nonprofits launch survey to help people with intellectual, developmental disabilitiesA group of six local nonprofits say they want families and caregivers to help give feedback on the ways San Antonio can better serve people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
18-wheeler carrying paletas crashes on I-37 near Bexar, Atascosa county lines, closing highway
Read full article: 18-wheeler carrying paletas crashes on I-37 near Bexar, Atascosa county lines, closing highwayAll of the northbound lanes of Interstate 37 near the Atascosa and Bexar County lines are closed after an 18-wheeler crashed, spilling contents onto the road.
Dave & Busters in Balcones Heights set for major renovations in 2026
Read full article: Dave & Busters in Balcones Heights set for major renovations in 2026A Dave & Busters in Balcones Heights is scheduled to undergo renovations next year, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
‘A slap to the face’: Man gets 40 years in plea deal for girlfriend’s murder; family says it’s not enough
Read full article: ‘A slap to the face’: Man gets 40 years in plea deal for girlfriend’s murder; family says it’s not enoughA man who confessed to murdering his girlfriend in 2023 was sentenced to 40 years in prison Monday after accepting a plea deal. For the victim’s family, they believe the punishment falls far short of delivering justice.
🗳 BOLETA COMPLETA: Elección general, especial, de estatutos y bonos conjunta del 3 de mayo en el condado de Bexar
Read full article: 🗳 BOLETA COMPLETA: Elección general, especial, de estatutos y bonos conjunta del 3 de mayo en el condado de BexarSan Antonio y el condado de Bexar se están preparando para una elección importante el 3 de mayo, que incluye carreras para el consejo municipal y la alcaldía, así como varias propuestas en múltiples municipios y distritos escolares. Aquí está lo que está en la boleta en el condado de Bexar.
Man wanted in San Antonio on child pornography charges arrested in Belize, US Marshals say
Read full article: Man wanted in San Antonio on child pornography charges arrested in Belize, US Marshals sayA man wanted on multiple child pornography charges was arrested in Belize after fleeing the United States to evade prosecution, according to the U.S. Marshals Service.
2 arrested in drug bust, $180K worth of narcotics seized, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: 2 arrested in drug bust, $180K worth of narcotics seized, Bexar County Sheriff’s Office saysTwo people were arrested and $180,000 worth of narcotics seized following a drug bust, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Woman gets 8 years in plea deal for intoxicated wrong-way driving on I-10, Kendall County DA’s office says
Read full article: Woman gets 8 years in plea deal for intoxicated wrong-way driving on I-10, Kendall County DA’s office saysA woman has accepted a plea deal after driving the wrong way on Interstate 10 while intoxicated, according to the Kendall County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
Texas Rangers seek additional victims in sexual assault investigation
Read full article: Texas Rangers seek additional victims in sexual assault investigationThe Texas Rangers are requesting public assistance in an ongoing sexual assault investigation, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Retrial date set for man accused in 2015 capital murder of beloved HEB employee
Read full article: Retrial date set for man accused in 2015 capital murder of beloved HEB employeeAfter years of setbacks and delays, a retrial date was set for the man accused in the capital murder of his wife’s grandmother in 2015.
Woman arrested for concealing 83 bundles of crystal meth in her car, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman arrested for concealing 83 bundles of crystal meth in her car, BCSO saysA 32-year-old woman was arrested after deputies found 83 bags of crystal methamphetamine inside her vehicle, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said.
Family violence fugitive escapes out back door during disturbance call, BCSO says
Read full article: Family violence fugitive escapes out back door during disturbance call, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 31-year-old fugitive who narrowly escaped capture during a disturbance call and is facing a slew of charges.
Brush fires now posing threats for homes, businesses within San Antonio city limits
Read full article: Brush fires now posing threats for homes, businesses within San Antonio city limitsDry conditions and strong winds that have fanned the flames of recent brush fires, from the Hill Country to south Bexar County, are now causing similar problems within San Antonio city limits.
Man arrested in Mexico in connection with 77-year-old man’s shooting death on South Side
Read full article: Man arrested in Mexico in connection with 77-year-old man’s shooting death on South SideThe U.S. Marshals Service announced the arrest of a man wanted in connection with the murder of a 77-year-old man in July 2019.
19-year-old arrested in connection with northeast Bexar County deadly shooting, BCSO says
Read full article: 19-year-old arrested in connection with northeast Bexar County deadly shooting, BCSO saysBexar County sheriff’s deputies said they arrested a suspect in connection with a deadly shooting Tuesday in northeast Bexar County.
BCSO asks neighbors to check cameras for possible videos of woman found dead
Read full article: BCSO asks neighbors to check cameras for possible videos of woman found deadBexar County sheriff’s investigators are urging neighbors to check their surveillance cameras for videos that could provide clues related to the disappearance of a woman who was later found dead.
Man sentenced to life in prison in murder case of daughter’s boyfriend
Read full article: Man sentenced to life in prison in murder case of daughter’s boyfriendA man was sentenced to life in prison on Monday in the murder case of his daughter’s boyfriend, according to a press release from the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
Former San Antonio priest appears in court in sexual assault case
Read full article: Former San Antonio priest appears in court in sexual assault caseA former Catholic priest, who was arrested in 2023 on an aggravated sexual assault charge, appeared in court Monday as his attorneys sought access to investigative documents from the Archdiocese of San Antonio.
Motorcyclist, 34, killed after crashing into vehicle in south Bexar County
Read full article: Motorcyclist, 34, killed after crashing into vehicle in south Bexar CountyA 34-year-old motorcyclist is dead after a crash involving another vehicle in south Bexar County on Sunday night, according to the sheriff’s office.
TCEQ recommends denying wastewater permit for Guajolote Ranch development
Read full article: TCEQ recommends denying wastewater permit for Guajolote Ranch developmentTCEQ's Office of Public Interest Counsel has officially recommended denying a wastewater permit for a Florida-based corporation planning to develop nearly 3,000 homes and a wastewater plant in northwest Bexar County.
Devastating fire leaves Duke Road families seeking answers and aid
Read full article: Devastating fire leaves Duke Road families seeking answers and aidAfter 40 structures were destroyed from the Duke Road fire last week, the Atascosa-Bexar County Line Volunteer Fire Department said they are collecting donations to help people in need.
Lawsuit: Man alleges wrongful arrest during traffic stop, says New Braunfels police officers ‘copped an attitude’
Read full article: Lawsuit: Man alleges wrongful arrest during traffic stop, says New Braunfels police officers ‘copped an attitude’A Comal County man filed a lawsuit against the City of New Braunfels and three New Braunfels Police Department officers after he claimed they violated his civil rights and unlawfully arrested him during a traffic stop in 2023.
BCSO warns of scams targeting families of inmates at Bexar County jail
Read full article: BCSO warns of scams targeting families of inmates at Bexar County jailThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about scams that target the families of inmates at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center.
Man’s charge upgraded to murder in road rage shooting, BCSO says
Read full article: Man’s charge upgraded to murder in road rage shooting, BCSO saysA man arrested in connection with a fatal road rage shooting last week had his charge upgraded to murder, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
New bill proposes stricter penalties for vehicle burglaries in Bexar County
Read full article: New bill proposes stricter penalties for vehicle burglaries in Bexar CountyTexas House Representative Philip Cortez and Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar introduced a bill during Tuesday’s House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence meeting to enforce harsher penalties for vehicle burglaries in Bexar County.
Bexar County approves safety barriers to protect crowds from vehicle attacks
Read full article: Bexar County approves safety barriers to protect crowds from vehicle attacksBexar County commissioners approved the purchase of eight heavy-duty barriers during a Tuesday meeting that will be used to prevent vehicles from driving through crowds.
🗳 FULL BALLOT: May 3 joint general, special, charter and bond election in Bexar County
Read full article: 🗳 FULL BALLOT: May 3 joint general, special, charter and bond election in Bexar CountySan Antonio and Bexar County are preparing for a significant election on May 3, involving city council and mayoral races, as well as various propositions across multiple municipalities and school districts. Here's what's on the ballot in Bexar County
Body, weapon found in search for missing woman in northwest Bexar County, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Body, weapon found in search for missing woman in northwest Bexar County, sheriff’s office saysA woman’s body and a weapon were found in a wooded area in northwest Bexar County while deputies were searching for a missing woman, according to the sheriff’s office.
Bexar County approves $300K grant for San Antonio Philharmonic
Read full article: Bexar County approves $300K grant for San Antonio PhilharmonicThe Bexar County Commissioners Court has approved a $300,000 grant agreement with the San Antonio Philharmonic to support the organization’s 2024-2025 season.
Deadly Montessori school crash leads to proposed safety measures across Texas
Read full article: Deadly Montessori school crash leads to proposed safety measures across TexasIn response to a crash at a Montessori school in Bexar County that killed a 1-year-old girl and a preschool teacher, State Representative Ray Lopez has filed a bill to enhance safety measures at childcare centers across Texas.
San Antonio man accused of abandoning his 3-month-old child, affidavit states
Read full article: San Antonio man accused of abandoning his 3-month-old child, affidavit statesA San Antonio man arrested and jailed over the weekend on a child abandonment charge was released from custody on Sunday, Bexar County jail records indicate.
Family, friends held vigil for man killed in southeast Bexar County road rage shooting
Read full article: Family, friends held vigil for man killed in southeast Bexar County road rage shootingFamily and friends held a vigil on Sunday in Floresville, Texas, to honor a man killed in a March 7 road rage shooting.
Affidavit: Man arrested in connection to road rage shooting says his friend ‘Money’ fired fatal shot
Read full article: Affidavit: Man arrested in connection to road rage shooting says his friend ‘Money’ fired fatal shotThe man arrested in connection to a March 7 road rage shooting says his friend “Money” fired the fatal shot, according to an arrest affidavit.
Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2023 assault and robbery that left person blind
Read full article: Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2023 assault and robbery that left person blindA Bexar County jury sentenced a man to 50 years on Friday after he assaulted a person and left them blind in 2023, according to a news release from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
Man shot, killed after road rage incident ends at gas station in southeast Bexar County, sheriff says
Read full article: Man shot, killed after road rage incident ends at gas station in southeast Bexar County, sheriff saysA man was shot and killed following an alleged road rage incident that escalated into an argument at a gas station in southeast Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
Highway 281 and Loop 1604 closed this weekend for construction, TxDOT says
Read full article: Highway 281 and Loop 1604 closed this weekend for construction, TxDOT saysLoop 1604 North Expansion Project work continues, and closures on Highway 281 are planned for this weekend, according to the Texas Department of Transportation.
From cows to crowds: The history of Stone Oak
Read full article: From cows to crowds: The history of Stone OakMost people in San Antonio recognize the name Stone Oak. The sprawling North Side neighborhood just west of U.S. Highway 281 and north of Loop 1604 was the first master-planned community in Bexar County.
Bexar County sheriff’s deputies discover approximately 20 combined kilograms of heroin, meth in East Side drug bust
Read full article: Bexar County sheriff’s deputies discover approximately 20 combined kilograms of heroin, meth in East Side drug bustThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said its deputies arrested a man and discovered approximately $500,000 worth of drugs on Thursday at an East Side home.
Bexar County evacuation notice for brush fire accidentally spread further than actual flames
Read full article: Bexar County evacuation notice for brush fire accidentally spread further than actual flamesAn evacuation warning for the Calaveras Fire on Tuesday spread further than emergency officials intended.
‘There was no more house’: Woman haunted after seeing grass fire burn through neighbor’s home
Read full article: ‘There was no more house’: Woman haunted after seeing grass fire burn through neighbor’s homeGenesis Garcia’s neighborhood, located near the Bexar and Atascosa County lines, was in the path of Tuesday's destructive grass fire.
6 homes considered ‘total loss’ after fire ravages hundreds of acres, Bexar County officials say
Read full article: 6 homes considered ‘total loss’ after fire ravages hundreds of acres, Bexar County officials sayBexar County officials are still adding up the final numbers, but they released new information Wednesday that shows the impact of Tuesday’s Duke Road fire.
South Bexar County brush fire ‘contained,’ San Antonio city official says
Read full article: South Bexar County brush fire ‘contained,’ San Antonio city official saysA Tuesday brush fire that spread quickly and required the help of San Antonio firefighters and other agencies has been “contained,” city officials said Wednesday.
‘Looked like hell’: Bexar County residents share fears, relief after fires cause evacuations
Read full article: ‘Looked like hell’: Bexar County residents share fears, relief after fires cause evacuationsAs firefighters battled multiple wildfires in south and southeast Bexar County, residents recounted moments of fear and uncertainty when flames threatened their homes.
Teacher sentenced to 10 years probation for sending nude photos to Kennedy High School student
Read full article: Teacher sentenced to 10 years probation for sending nude photos to Kennedy High School studentA former Edgewood ISD teacher was sentenced to 10 years of probation for criminal charges that claim he sent nude photos to a John F. Kennedy High School student, according to court records.
San Antonio voters split on Project Marvel, funding Spurs arena with venue tax
Read full article: San Antonio voters split on Project Marvel, funding Spurs arena with venue taxSan Antonio voters showed “tepid” support for a new sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio and for helping fund a new NBA arena with a tax aimed at visitors, according to a new poll.
Man accused of sending teen sexually explicit messages after meeting on Call of Duty
Read full article: Man accused of sending teen sexually explicit messages after meeting on Call of DutyAn Atascosa County man was arrested on charges related to online solicitation of a minor, according to an arrest affidavit.
Around 37 structures affected in Duke Fire in south Bexar, north Atascosa counties, officials say
Read full article: Around 37 structures affected in Duke Fire in south Bexar, north Atascosa counties, officials sayOfficials have ordered a mandatory evacuation due to a fire that affected around 37 structures in south Bexar County and north Atascosa County.
SAFD fire chief says at least 5 structures affected by south Bexar County fire; residents can return home
Read full article: SAFD fire chief says at least 5 structures affected by south Bexar County fire; residents can return homeFirefighters are still on the scene of a grass fire Tuesday night on the Southeast Side, but a San Antonio official said residents are allowed to return to their homes.
New Bexar County Elections Administrator discusses background, outlines vision for the future
Read full article: New Bexar County Elections Administrator discusses background, outlines vision for the futureMichele Carew, the newly appointed Bexar County Elections Administrator, shared her vision and preparations for the upcoming elections in an interview.
Affidavit states Southeast Side suspect locked woman in closet, pointed AR-style weapon at her
Read full article: Affidavit states Southeast Side suspect locked woman in closet, pointed AR-style weapon at herA man who barricaded himself inside a Southeast Side apartment late last month is accused of pointing an AR-style weapon at the mother of his children and assaulting her, according to an arrest affidavit.
South Side pop-up clinic aims to raise measles vaccination rates as outbreak spreads
Read full article: South Side pop-up clinic aims to raise measles vaccination rates as outbreak spreadsOn Saturday, several San Antonio residents on the South Side stood outside the Cortez Library, waiting for a pop-up clinic meant to raise measles vaccination rates in the community.
Travis County infant tests positive for measles, Austin Public Health says
Read full article: Travis County infant tests positive for measles, Austin Public Health saysAustin Public Health confirmed an infant in Travis County has tested positive for measles, the first reported case in the county since 2019, according to a news release.
Driver arrested after single-vehicle Southeast Side crash killed vehicle’s passenger, records show
Read full article: Driver arrested after single-vehicle Southeast Side crash killed vehicle’s passenger, records showA man was arrested in connection with a single-vehicle crash on the Southeast Side that killed the passenger in the vehicle, according to Bexar County court records.
TIMELINE: Measles outbreak in West Texas, potential exposure in Bexar County
Read full article: TIMELINE: Measles outbreak in West Texas, potential exposure in Bexar CountyBexar County has yet to report any measles cases but the number of infections around Texas is rising. As of Friday, the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) reported 146 confirmed cases.
Bexar County DA asks for state attorney general’s opinion on speed camera system
Read full article: Bexar County DA asks for state attorney general’s opinion on speed camera systemBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales is petitioning Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on the legality of a Bexar County constable’s use of a new speed camera system.
Drake settles legal dispute with San Antonio-based iHeartMedia over ‘Not Like Us’ diss track
Read full article: Drake settles legal dispute with San Antonio-based iHeartMedia over ‘Not Like Us’ diss trackCourt records show Drake has reached a settlement with iHeartMedia in his ongoing legal dispute over Kendrick Lamar’s diss track “Not Like Us.”.
Metro Health gives update on measles exposure in San Antonio; no case confirmed in Bexar County
Read full article: Metro Health gives update on measles exposure in San Antonio; no case confirmed in Bexar CountyAs the measles outbreak in West Texas continues to expand, San Antonio’s health officials are raising awareness about the virus.
Measles in Texas: What questions do you have?
Read full article: Measles in Texas: What questions do you have?The number of measles cases is rising in Texas, with 124 cases reported since late January, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Although San Antonio and Bexar County have not confirmed any cases, health experts warn of potential exposure risks for hundreds of thousands across the state.
What to know about a potential measles exposure in San Antonio area
Read full article: What to know about a potential measles exposure in San Antonio areaWhile a measles case has yet to be confirmed in San Antonio and Bexar County, hundreds of thousands of residents may have been exposed to the virus spreading rapidly throughout the state.
Funding plans for a $1.5B Spurs arena up for San Antonio City Council discussion
Read full article: Funding plans for a $1.5B Spurs arena up for San Antonio City Council discussionA new San Antonio Spurs arena could cost $1.2 billion to $1.5 billion, according to a city estimate, and there’s still no clear breakdown of how it will be paid for.
Valero Energy faces lawsuit by 5 men who were reportedly injured in refinery explosion
Read full article: Valero Energy faces lawsuit by 5 men who were reportedly injured in refinery explosionLawsuit filed in Bexar County claims two men suffered third-degree burns; three others were physically and mentally injured
Bexar County hires veteran election official pushed out of previous job amid right-wing criticism
Read full article: Bexar County hires veteran election official pushed out of previous job amid right-wing criticismMichele Carew was unanimously appointed as election administrator for the county that’s home to San Antonio, four years after leaving her post in Hood County.
Tax election possible as Bexar County integrates Frost Bank Center into Spurs arena discussions
Read full article: Tax election possible as Bexar County integrates Frost Bank Center into Spurs arena discussionsA proposed memorandum of understanding between the Spurs, Bexar County and City of San Antonio includes the possibility of a November election on using a county venue tax and collaborating on developing the area around the team's current home.