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San Antonio firefighter injured by woman with knife during standoff, suspect in custody, SAPD says

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A San Antonio firefighter sustained minor injuries after being attacked with a knife during a standoff on the northwest side of the city. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio firefighter was injured by a knife-wielding woman while working an hourslong standoff on the northwest side of the city Wednesday morning, officials said.  Emergency responders were … Read more

The Death of Athena Strand: Mother testifies in trial of former FedEx driver who confessed to murdering her 7-year-old girl | Live updates

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A jury must decide whether Tanner Horner deserves to die for his crimes. Video and audio evidence of the violent acts could be the deciding factor. FORT WORTH, Texas — Tanner Horner, a former FedEx driver, has admitted to the capital murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. Now, a jury is hearing evidence to determine whether … Read more

Teacher injured in shooting at Comal County school released from hospital, district says

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A teacher shot by a student in Bulverde was released from a San Antonio hospital, Comal County officials said. Investigators have not determined a motive. SAN ANTONIO — The Hill Country teacher shot by a student one morning in March was released from a San Antonio hospital where she had been receiving treatment, according to Comal … Read more

San Antonio police search for woman accused of withdrawing over $20K with fake check

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San Antonio police seek help identifying a woman accused of using a counterfeit check to withdraw over $20,000 from a victim’s bank account. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a woman accused of withdrawing more than $20,000 from a victim’s bank account using a counterfeit check. According … Read more

Police: San Antonio firefighter hospitalized after welfare check, sparking law enforcement standoff

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The barricade situation on the northwest side has been ongoing since around 10 a.m. Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio law enforcement are working an hourslong standoff on the northwest side that began when a firefighter was cut and subsequently hospitalized as a precaution.  The firefighter was responding to a call for a welfare check … Read more