Boerne teen facing terrorism charges after allegedly saying there were bombs at Boerne high schools

The threats, which were found to be unsubstantiated, briefly locked down both Boerne high schools on Wednesday. BOERNE, Texas — A 16-year-old boy is in custody and facing felony charges after authorities say he reported bombs and threatened to open fire at both Boerne high schools Wednesday.  Those threats were later found to be false, … Read more

After viral video leads to assault arrest, district attorney provides warning before you press record

“We certainly have heard instances, where citizens have stepped up and have gotten involved, and been met with negative consequences,” said Joe Gonzales. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A viral video of a suspect yelling at a woman and threatening to beat her, has led to an arrest for assault.   Bexar County District Attorney, Joe … Read more

‘We believe art heals’ | Mural in the works on the south side honors 53 migrants who perished in semi-truck tragedy

Precinct 1 Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores allocated the funds for the mural project in partnership with the non-profit Luminaria. SAN ANTONIO — A mural honoring the 53 migrants who died in an abandoned semi-truck on San Antonio’s south-side almost two years ago is almost finished. The project is a partnership between Precinct 1 Bexar … Read more

Sheriff Salazar distances himself from DA Gonzales after Wren Collective conversations become public

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar this week distanced himself from Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales, asking the fellow elected official to “respect attorney-client privilege” moving forward. In a letter sent to Gonzales and Bexar County First Assistant District Attorney Christian Henricksen Wednesday, Salazar wrote that he was not pleased with how … Read more

Elevator at elderly and disabled public housing complex fixed after weekslong outage

SAN ANTONIO – After weeks without a working elevator, the spirits of the elderly and disabled residents of an Opportunity Home San Antonio apartment have been lifted. Residents at the Kenwood North say the elevator at the three-story public housing apartment was finally fixed Thursday after being out since at least early January. “I can … Read more