Trio facing multiple charges after string of robberies across Bexar County, sheriff says

The sheriff said the men are part of a criminal street gang and are well known to BCSO from their juvenile years. SAN ANTONIO — Three men were arrested in connection to a string of robberies spanning across the Bexar County area, authorities announced Wednesday.  Sheriff Salazar said the serial robberies were brought to their … Read more

San Antonio’s recycling effort faces a familiar challenge: knowing what belongs in the bin

Confusion over what can be recycled is continuing to complicate San Antonio’s efforts, despite 267,000 tons picked up every year. SAN ANTONIO — For many San Antonio residents, recycling has become part of the weekly routine. Blue and brown bins are rolled to the curb, waiting to be emptied by trucks collecting what many see … Read more

Officials: 2 hospitalized after home explosion in Gillespie County possibly caused by propane leak

Officials said two people were taken to hospitals in the San Antonio area. There’s no evidence of criminal wrongdoing at this point. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — A house explosion and fire in southern Gillespie County sent two people to the hospital on Wednesday morning, according to the Gillespie County Sheriff’s Office. Officials say emergency crews were … Read more

BCSO: Man arrested for online solicitation was chatting with undercover agent for weeks

The sheriff does not believe this is the first time the suspect has done this before and said they are investigating further. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 23-year-old man in connection to a joint investigation for online solicitation of a minor Wednesday afternoon.  Sheriff Javier Salazar said the suspect … Read more