Bodies of two children found in burning car on the west side, SAPD says; mother facing capital murder charges

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Police say a 34-year-old woman now faces charges after the discovery of two dead children in a burning car in west San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — A 34-year-old Edinburg woman faces charges of capital murder and arson after police say the bodies of her two children were found in a burning car in west San … Read more

‘Rest well little man’ | Human remains found at Everman home confirmed to be 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez, officials say

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The remains of 6-year-old Noel Rodriguez-Alvarez were identified in a home search in Everman, as his mother, charged with capital murder. EVERMAN, Texas — The human remains recovered this week during a multi-department excavation at a home in Everman have been positively identified as those of 6-year-old Noel  Rodriguez-Alvarez, the Tarrant County District Attorney confirmed … Read more

Bexar County man accused of exchanging explicit messages with 11-year-old girl, sheriff says

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Authorities say the investigation began after the child’s guardian searched her phone and found explicit messages and videos. SAN ANTONIO — A Bexar County man is behind bars after authorities accused him of exchanging explicit messages, photos and videos with an 11-year-old girl. Sheriff Javier Salazar said deputies began investigating after the child’s guardian took … Read more

Having trouble paying for your insulin? Metro Health wants to help

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Having helped nearly 1,500 residents last year, San Antonio’s health department is once again providing financial assistance to residents with diabetes. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonians contending with diabetes and struggling to buy the insulin they need can now register for help from the city.  Metro Health said Friday that it was bringing back its … Read more