Woman pistol-whipped at Northeast Side motel, SAPD says
A fight in the parking lot of a motel ended with a woman being pistol-whipped and shots fired, according to San Antonio police. No one was injured from the shooting.
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Man arrested after mother’s remains found inside trashcan at storage unit, according to arrest affidavit
SAN ANTONIO — One man has been arrested after human remains are found at a storage unit on Dec. 21, according to an arrest affidavit. The affidavit says, officers responded to the 4700 block of Vance Jackson Road for human remains reported to be found inside a storage unit that a man obtained through an … Read more
Police search for suspect after woman is struck by firearm outside motel, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO — According to San Antonio Police, one woman was treated for injuries after getting hit by a gun in a motel parking lot on the east-side overnight. The incident occurred on the 3300 block of Interstate 35 around 1:45 a.m. Saturday. Authorities say an altercation began between two people then one person displayed … Read more
Longview police cars light up to tune of Nutcracker song
LONGVIEW, Texas — It’s the holiday season, and an East Texas police department is getting into the spirit! On Saturday, the Longview Police Department shared a video of four patrol cars synced up to the tune of the Christmas classic, “Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy (The Nutcracker).” It’s from the 1892 two-act classical ballet by … Read more
What’s that black smoke? Power outage at southeast Houston chemical plant leads to flaring
HOUSTON — A power outage at a chemical plant in southeast Houston prompted intermittent flaring Saturday morning, according to a notice on CAER Online. TPC Group said crews were onsite to mitigate any safety issues. The company does not expect any impacts to employees or the surrounding area. It’s unclear how long the flaring will … Read more
London police investigate the alleged theft of a Banksy stop sign decorated with military drones
LONDON – Detectives are investigating the alleged theft of a Banksy work of art after witnesses shot photos and video of a man removing a red stop sign adorned with three military drones, London police said Saturday. The sign was taken less than an hour after the elusive street artist posted a photo of the … Read more
Officials: Think twice before gifting a pet for Christmas
There is often a surge of pets in shelters after Christmas because of the realization that those puppies and kittens are an important responsibility. TYLER, Texas — Pets are a lifelong commitment. They are meant to provide their owners with unconditional love and companionship. They count on their owners to not only love and protect … Read more