Man accused of shooting three officers in August indicted on eight counts

Police say Jesse Garcia was wanted on multiple warrants when he shot an officer who was trying to apprehend him on August 24. SAN ANTONIO — A 28-year-old man who police say shot three police officers in August was indicted on eight criminal charges by a grand jury, officials said Wednesday. Police say Jesse Garcia was … Read more

Former spokesman sues CPS Energy over 2022 firing

SAN ANTONIO – A former bilingual communications specialist with CPS Energy fired last year for failing to cooperate with an investigation into his behavior has filed a federal lawsuit against the utility, court records show. Ruben Betancourt accuses officials with the utility of retaliation and claims they discriminated against him because of a disability, according … Read more

Land sold by group of nuns helped jump-start Alamo Ranch

ALAMO RANCH – Few, if any, planned communities can thank a religious order for jump-starting their developments, but 175 acres sold by the Cordi-Marian Missionary Sisters about 20 years ago, led to what is now the mega-subdivision Alamo Ranch. Sister Matilda Jaime, their administrator, said they had no idea what was to come. “Never. Never. … Read more