‘This is a cry for help’ | Pastor fed up but keeping faith alive after east side church vandalized several times

Pastor Anthony Dixon believes a perimeter fence or gate is the best solution, but it’s an expensive one he hopes the community can assist with in the near future. SAN ANTONIO — Repeated acts of vandalism have plagued an east side Baptist church in recent months, prompting the congregation’s pastor to pray for peace and … Read more

Texas infant dies after being attacked by three dogs, police say

DUNCANVILLE, Texas – A 1-year-old child is dead after being attacked by three Sheppard mixed dogs, according to Duncanville police. When officers arrived at a home around 10:40 a.m. Monday, they tried to save the child’s life before he was transported to Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, police said. Recommended Videos Authorities said the child … Read more

La Vernia woman turns 101

LA VERNIA, Texas – Not everyone gets to celebrate 101 birthdays. But not everyone is Irma Santiago Torres. Santiago Torres turned 101 on April 13. Originally from Puerto Rico, she’s lived in La Vernia for the past 22 years. Recommended Videos She has six children, 16 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren. Santiago Torres spends … Read more

‘You can’t argue with the numbers’: SAPD say ‘hot spot’ policing strategy helped level off violent crime

San Antonio – The San Antonio Police Department and criminologists with the University of Texas at San Antonio say a new “hot spot” policing strategy has helped fight violent crime in the Alamo City. In a presentation to the Public Safety Committee on Tuesday, Prof. Rob Tillyer from UTSA’s Department of Criminology and Criminal Justice … Read more