Fire weather in Bexar County: Power outages, evacuations, other updates for San Antonio area

The latest updates as crews contend with multiple fires in Bexar County on Tuesday. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County authorities are responding to multiple fires in the region Tuesday, conditions exacerbated by dangerous winds and severely dry conditions.  The windy weather is also causing problems for CPS Energy customers, thousands of which didn’t have electricity … Read more

Man sentenced to life in prison for 2022 murder of 44-year-old woman in Arlington

According to officials, the man was also fined $10,000. TARRANT COUNTY, Texas — Tarrant County District Attorney Phil Sorrells announced that Jose Luis Moreno Castaneda, 46, was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of Evila Yanes.  According to a news release from the Tarrant County DA, on Oct. 30, 2022, Yanes’ body was … Read more

Family blames Kaufman County Jail after missing father found dead nearby

Rigoberto Badillo’s family says his early release from Kaufman County Jail during freezing temperatures without their knowledge likely contributed to his death. KAUFMAN, Texas — The body of a man reported missing from Farmers Branch was found in a creek in Kaufman County this week, officials confirmed, as his family now raises concerns about the … Read more

Atascosa Co. authorities respond to house fires as strong winds, dry conditions exacerbate risk on Tuesday

Officials said the fires are being driven by high wind speeds. SAN ANTONIO — The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said multiple agencies have been responding to several house fires that are being driven by high wind speeds. Fire departments from around the county, as well as ACSO Deputies and DPS Troopers have responded to several … Read more