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WATCH LIVE: Closing arguments in sentencing phase of woman convicted of deadly drunk-driving accident

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SAN ANTONIO – Closing arguments are taking place in the punishment phase of Samantha Castillo’s trial on Friday. Castillo on Wednesday pleaded guilty to the charge of intoxication manslaughter, and the case went straight to punishment. On April 7, 2021, Castillo left a St. Mary’s bar and hit bicyclist Beatrice Gonzalez as she was waiting … Read more

Both victims killed in Chick-Fil-A shooting in North Texas now identified

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Oved Bernardo Mendoza Argueta, 37, was arrested in the shooting on a capital murder charge, police said. IRVING, Texas — Both victims in the deadly shooting at an Irving Chick-Fil-A restaurant have been identified, according to officials. Patricia Portillo, 49, and Brayan Alexis Godoy, 31, died in the shooting, which happened Wednesday at the Chick-Fil-A … Read more

Two former school police officers charged in Robb Elementary response; Homeowner fined $1,300 for yard memorial honoring son | KENS 5 News Now

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Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5’s Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — A grand jury has issued a criminal indictment for Injury of a Child by Omission for former Uvalde schools police chief Pete Arredondo and UCISD PD Officer Adrian Gonzales. Families of the Robb Elementary shooting victims were outside … Read more

Culebra Road catches eye of federal government: SA gets $8 million to make it safer, with potentially more funding on the way

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It’s considered the most dangerous road in SA, with more than 50 fatalities since 2014. Now, $8 million in federal funding will kickstart safety improvements. SAN ANTONIO — What’s considered San Antonio’s most dangerous road will soon undergo changes. Wednesday, the federal government granted the City of San Antonio $8 million for safety improvements along … Read more

‘It’s a really strong message’: Family of Uvalde shooting victim weighs in on indictments of former officers

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UVALDE, Texas – Family members of Robb Elementary School victims have mixed feelings about a grand jury indicting officers involved with the response to the shooting that claimed the lives of 19 students and two teachers on May 24, 2022. While they’re glad for a start to accountability, some — including Jesse Rizo — were … Read more