Texas Legislature adjourns fourth special session — leaving vouchers, school safety and elections bills unfinished

The latest casualties included Senate Bill 5, which would spend $800 million on school safety measures through 2025. TEXAS, USA — This story first appeared on the Texas Tribune, and can be viewed here. The fourth special legislative session ended Tuesday when the House adjourned without taking action on some key bills the Senate had … Read more

After delay, arbitration resumes for SAPD officer fired for excessive force

SAN ANTONIO – Arbitration resumed Tuesday for a fired San Antonio police officer accused of using excessive force during a 2019 arrest. The hearing for Officer Andre Vargas resumed at a downtown city office building, nearly six months after it was delayed due to time conflicts for attorneys representing Vargas and the city. Vargas was … Read more

Missing 78-year-old man found safe

He was last seen near the 7100 block of Shady Elms around 10 a.m. SAN ANTONIO — A Silver Alert has been issued for a 78-year-old man who was last seen Monday on the northwest side of town. Armando Benavidez, 78, was last seen near the 7100 block of Shady Elms around 10 a.m., according … Read more