Jury continues deliberations in punishment phase of Alexander Castro trial
A jury on Wednesday resumed deliberations in the punishment phase of a trial involving a 2022 fatal crash.
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Bond reduction denied for man charged in taco stand murder
SAN ANTONIO – A man accused of shooting and killing a woman outside a taco stand in April 2023 was denied a motion to reduce his bond. Roland Contreras is charged with murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon and must remain in jail. Roland Contreras Jr., 32, was taken into police custody. (KSAT) … Read more
San Antonio Public Library offers students these resources for homework help
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Public Library offers several resources for students as they return to the classroom. Students can ask librarians for help, access databases for their upcoming research projects, or use the low-cost printing services all library locations offer. Recommended Videos To access many of these services, people must have a free … Read more
3 alligators spotted in Central Texas lake, police say
MARBLE FALLS, Texas – Three alligators were spotted at Lake Marble Falls last month, police said. A resident reported seeing an alligator along the bank and three others in the water on July 26. Recommended Videos Once an animal control officer arrived, they saw only three alligators in the water, according to Marble Falls police. … Read more
Police search for missing ‘endangered’ San Antonio man last seen on the west side
SAPD says 39-year-old Oscar Pacheco has a diagnosed medical condition. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police are searching for a missing man with a diagnosed medical who was last contacted in late June. 39-year-old Oscar Pacheco was last seen on the 2000 block of Vera Cruz Street on the city’s west side. Police say it … Read more
SA boy needs help getting his smile back on track
Leonard Quintana is in need of a retainer to help his smile after years of occupational therapy. SAN ANTONIO — Six-year-old Leonard Quintana has been overcoming obstacles since birth. “It all started when he was born, he had Plagiocephaly, meaning he had bulging in the forehead and flatness towards the back,” grandmother, Sylvia Martinez said. … Read more
Get ready for the start of a new school year with tax-free weekend events at Ingram Park Mall
Ingram Park Mall will host several free events throughout the upcoming weekend to get students excited about returning to campus. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio families preparing for the start of a new school year can look forward to saving some money on back-to-school essentials and supplies this tax-free weekend. In celebration of another year … Read more