Bexar County DA’s Office employee found dead in apparent murder-suicide, authorities say

A 9mm handgun was found at the scene near the bodies. SAN ANTONIO — A Bexar County District Attorney’s Office employee was found dead Sunday evening in an apparent murder-suicide, according to the sheriff’s office.  Deputies were called to the 2500 block of Sunset Bend near North Foster Road around 7:45 p.m. for reports of … Read more

Texas lawmakers: McAllen family, including young mariachi musicians, released from ICE detention facility

“These were upstanding folks who were following the law,” Congressman Joaquin Castro said in a social media update. SAN ANTONIO — The McAllen family whose detainment by federal immigration enforcement sparked bipartisan outcry over the weekend was in the process of being released Monday afternoon, according to Texas congressional representatives who were taking action in … Read more

Texas becomes one of first states to restrict SNAP purchases of candy and soda and it takes effect soon

Certain items will no longer be allowed in your cart if you’re using a Lone Star Card. HOUSTON — Texas SNAP recipients will no longer be able to use their Lone Star Cards to buy candy or sweetened drinks beginning April 1. Texas Health and Human Services Commission says the changes stem from a federal … Read more

17-year-old Rocksprings High School student killed in accident during track activity, sheriff says

Authorities say a Rocksprings High School junior died after an accident involving a large pole while it was being moved to a track area. A 17-year-old student at Rocksprings High School has died after an accident Sunday evening involving equipment being moved near a track area, according to the Edwards County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff J.W. Guthrie said the … Read more

Search underway for missing teen last seen on San Antonio’s north side

Jasyln Garcia was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a Miranda cover on the front, a maroon shirt underneath, blue jeans and white-and-black New Balance shoes. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County deputies are searching for missing 16-year-old Jasyln Garcia, who was reportedly last seen on the city’s north side. Deputies said Garcia was last … Read more

San Antonio music legend Augie Meyers, co-founder of Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornados, dies at 85

Augie Meyers, the San Antonio-born musician known for his signature Vox organ sound and role in the Sir Douglas Quintet and Texas Tornados, has died at 85. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio music legend Augie Meyers, whose signature organ sound helped define Tex-Mex rock for decades, has died at the age of 85. Born May … Read more

Grupo Frontera bringing ‘Triste Pero Bien C*brón Tour’ to San Antonio this summer

Regional Mexican stars Grupo Frontera will perform at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio on July 19 as part of their new U.S. tour. SAN ANTONIO — Regional Mexican hitmakers Grupo Frontera are bringing their newest tour to San Antonio this summer. The band announced U.S. dates for their “Triste Pero Bien C*brón Tour,” which … Read more