Ex-girlfriend testifies key evidence she gave to police led to arrest in 2018 double murder

SAN ANTONIO – A key witness for the prosecution was the first person to take the stand on the second day of the capital murder trial of Jilson Avelar-Rodriguez. 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 … Read more

ERCOT president, CEO: Conservation, preparation reasons why grid held firm during freezing temps this week

SAN ANTONIO – As Texas faced its first big freeze this winter, some wondered if the power grid was ready to handle it. Pablo Vegas, president and CEO of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), which operates the electricity grid in Texas, said preparation and planning were among the reasons the grid held firm. … Read more

Former SAISD teacher indicted after allegedly sexting student

The investigation stemmed from allegations the parents of the victim made after allegedly seeing several messages from the teacher on the victim’s phone. SAN ANTONIO — A 50-year-old former middle school teacher for SAISD has been indicted for allegedly exchanging messages and photos “that were sexual in nature” with a young student last summer, according … Read more