Motorcyclist killed in head-on crash with car in Converse, police say

CONVERSE, Texas – A motorcyclist is dead following a head-on crash with a car in Converse early Thursday morning, according to the Converse Police Department. The crash happened around 12:40 a.m. near Gibbs Sprawl Road and Crestway Road. Recommended Videos According to police, a man on a motorcycle was traveling on Gibbs Sprawl Road when … Read more

‘We’re still in shock’: Conjunto community honors beloved member who police say was murdered by a neighbor

58-year-old Richard Amesquita’s body was found inside his burning home February 27. Police say video captured a neighbor beating him to death. SAN ANTONIO — A man who police say was brutally attacked and killed by a neighbor late last month is being remembered for his love of conjunto. Baltazar Castaneda is facing murder and … Read more

Paperwork, hand-counting issues cause setbacks in Bexar County’s Super Tuesday results, elections admin says

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County took nearly six and a half hours to count the more than 78,000 ballots cast on Super Tuesday this year. “I was proud of the way the election came out. I was disappointed that the final report did not say March 5th. It said March 6th,” said Jacque Callanen, Bexar … Read more

Nearly 70% of Texas educators say they’re ready to leave profession, survey shows

SAN ANTONIO – Nearly 70% of the 6,000 Texas educators surveyed by the Texas American Federation of Teachers union say they are ready to quit their jobs. About 75% of the survey respondents reported experiencing burnout. Wanda Longoria, Texas AFT secretary treasurer, says the results are not surprising. “When asked what would keep you in … Read more

‘She was innocent’ | Police searching for person of interest after missing teen’s body found in ditch

Police say she was naked with signs of trauma on her body. SAN ANTONIO — Police are now searching for what they call a “person of interest” after a 17-year-old girl’s body was found naked in a ditch early Wednesday. Relatives told KENS 5 the girl is Kaitlin Elizabeth Hernandez. San Antonio police found her … Read more