SAN ANTONIO – A more than two-hour long interrogation video was shown to a jury in the third day of the Jilson Avelar-Rodriguez capital murder trial. Avelar-Rodriguez is charged in the fatal shooting of Nicholas Milanovich, 23, and Julia Wright, 21, on Sept. 30, 2018. Both were shot as they lay asleep in their apartment. … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A 37-year-old man avoided a jury trial Thursday by pleading guilty in connection with the death of a 10-year-old girl. Paul Bateman was charged with murder in connection with the fatal incident on Aug. 6, 2018. According to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, the child’s parents temporarily left her and her 1-year-old … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s South Side will soon be home to a state-of-the-art hospital for a rapidly growing community. University Health and Bexar County officials were on hand Thursday for the groundbreaking ceremony. Located next to Texas A&M-San Antonio’s campus, the 68-acre and five-story complex is slated to open in 2027 and carry 166 … Read more
“The event will keep with the tradition of free breakfast items, coffee, & fun events for all those that attend”, said rodeo officials. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo released statement announcing that the event will host the official rodeo season Cowboy Breakfast starting January 26, 2024. “We are very excited … Read more
The report shows officials gave confusing messaging, and parents were often treated with cruelty when seeking updates. UVALDE, Texas — A new Department of Justice report gives the fullest picture yet of the “cascading failures” of law enforcement and the various agencies involved in the aftermath of the Robb Elementary shooting. 19 children and two … Read more
“I’m fortunate that he’s that mature,” Popovich said. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich heaped a tremendous amount of praise on rookie Victor Wembanyama ahead of Wednesday night’s game against the Celtics. When asked about his thoughts on the 20-year-old rookie, Popovich noted the young player’s maturity and how he doesn’t … Read more
“More than just an incredible athlete, Shawn was such a good-hearted person that always put others ahead of himself,” his agent said Thursday. WASHINGTON — Shawn Barber, the Canadian pole vault record holder and 2015 world champion, has died from medical complications. He was 29. Barber died Wednesday at home in Kingwood, Texas, his agent, … Read more