Silver alert issued for missing 85-year-old woman with cognitive impairment

Patricia Bates was last seen Tuesday on the northwest side of San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department is looking for a missing 85-year-old woman with a diagnosed cognitive impairment who was last seen Tuesday morning. A silver alert was issued by Texas DPS Wednesday.  Patricia Bates was last seen on the … Read more

Spurs’ Sochan remaining patient as return to the court could be sooner than later

“It’s going to be sooner than later,” Sochan said. SAN ANTONIO — After suffering a left thumb injury in November, which required surgery, San Antonio Spurs’ Jeremy Sochan remains patient as his rehab continues. “I’ve been wanting to play since last week,” he said ahead of Friday’s matchup versus the Lakers. “I still got to … Read more

On the road for Thanksgiving? Here’s some tips to stay safe on Texas highways

As highways become more crowded, safety and preparation are essential to ensure everyone reaches their destinations without unnecessary headaches. SAN ANTONIO — Thanksgiving is one of the busiest travel times of the year, with millions of Texans hitting the road to spend the holiday with loved ones. As highways become more crowded, safety and preparation … Read more

Immigrants’ rights advocate in Eagle Pass expresses worry following mass deportation comments by incoming ‘border czar’

Jessie Fuentes, member of the Eagle Pass Border Coalition, sued the State of Texas last year after Gov. Gregg Abbott installed buoys in the Rio Grande. SAN ANTONIO — Remarks made in Eagle Pass by incoming border czar Tom Homan have prompted rising concern among some immigrants’ rights advocates.  “I just don’t know what to … Read more

Sugar Land neurosurgeon slapped with hefty fine for filing false Medicare claims, USAO says

The feds say Dr. Rajesh Bindal lied about surgeries he never performed at Texas Spine & Neurosurgery Center P.A. on the Southwest Freeway. SUGAR LAND, Texas — A neurosurgeon in Sugar Land has agreed to pay a multi-million-dollar fine after he was accused of submitting false Medicare claims, U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani announced Wednesday. … Read more