‘Let’s keep hope alive’: San Antonio leaders reflect on life and legacy of the late Rev. Jesse Jackson

Pastor Douglas Randle recalled being in high school when Rev. Jesse Jackson stopped by and noted: “Up with hope, down with dope.” SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio faith leaders and those who worked with the late Rev. Jesse Jackson are remembering the civil rights icon who championed racial and economic justice for more than five … Read more

2-month-old baby with bronchitis deported along with mother after stay at Dilley ICE facility, Rep. Castro says

The baby was held at the Dilley ICE facility, then hospitalized for bronchitis but quickly released, raising concerns as his mother faced deportation. DILLEY, Texas — A 2-month old baby staying at the Dilley ICE facility in South Texas was taken to the hospital Monday, Rep. Joaquin Castro said in multiple social media posts Tuesday. … Read more

14-year-old facing aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge after knife incident in northeast Bexar County

A juvenile judge orders the teen to remain in detention while his case moves forward. SAN ANTONIO — While one teen continues to recover from a knife attack Monday, another was in juvenile court Tuesday morning, accused of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. The teen’s mom fought back tears, saying her son has never … Read more

Customs officials discover more than $602,000 worth of methamphetamine at Laredo checkpoint

CBP officers at the Laredo Port of Entry intercepted over 65 pounds of meth, valued at $600,000, underscoring ongoing efforts against drug smuggling. SAN ANTONIO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection reportedly seized more than $602,000 worth of methamphetamine earlier this month.  Packages containing 65 pounds of methamphetamine were discovered by CBP officers at the … Read more

BCSO searching for missing 61-year-old man last seen on the far west side of San Antonio

Bexar County officials are urgently seeking Cecil Valantina Simmons, a 61-year-old with medical needs last seen in San Antonio. His safety is a concern. BCSO is asking for help finding a missing 61-year-old man last seen on Jan. 3 on the far west side of San Antonio. They are looking for Cecil Valantina Simmons, who … Read more

Police searching for man who may have been stabbed in dispute with spouse on the southwest side

Police investigate a domestic dispute that turned violent on the southwest side, with a man reportedly stabbed and both parties injured. SAN ANTONIO — Police are looking for a man who may have been stabbed in a dispute with his spouse at a home on the southwest side Tuesday.  The stabbing was reported just before … Read more

2-month-old baby at Dilley ICE facility taken to the hospital, Rep. Castro says

A 2-month-old baby at the Dilley ICE facility was hospitalized for bronchitis but quickly released, raising concerns as his mother faces imminent deportation. DILLEY, Texas — A 2-month old baby staying at the Dilley ICE facility in South Texas was taken to the hospital Monday, Rep. Joaquin Castro said in multiple social media posts Tuesday. … Read more