San Antonio nonprofit calls on church leaders to open doors for pop-up cold weather shelters

SAN ANTONIO – About 50 people attended a training class Thursday at Communities Under the Bridge Church in preparation for the freezing temperatures ahead. Dianne Talbert, executive director of Communities Under the Bridge Church, says the city and county-wide coordination is underway. “We would encourage people to consider — if they have a space and … Read more

Police kill man while trying to serve warrant at Good Samaritan Rescue Mission

CCPD has confirmed an officer was involved in a shooting at the shelter Friday. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A man was killed after resisting arrest while Corpus Christi Police Department personnel tried serving a warrant Friday at the Good Samaritan Rescue Mission. CCPD Chief Michael Markle said one detective and two uniformed officers went to … Read more

‘I still don’t believe it’ | Family searches for answers as it’s been two weeks since daughter was found dead in ditch

The lack of answers has left Krystle Delgado’s family in agony. Her mom, Norma Delgado, said it is hard for her to accept that she is longer here. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio mother was found dead in a ditch on the south side. More than two weeks later, the Bexar County Medical Examiner … Read more

Two SAPD officers suspended for leaving shifts early the day grandmother was killed by police, documents show

Lt. Steven Velasquez was suspended indefinitely, while Sgt. Paul Rodriguez served a seven day suspension. Melissa Perez was shot to death in June. SAN ANTONIO — Six months after a grandmother was gunned down by San Antonio police, two officers who were not on the scene were suspended. Documents show a lieutenant and a sergeant went … Read more