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Man seriously injured in suspected intentional hit and run near downtown San Antonio

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Police are investigating after a man was struck and pinned between vehicles in a hit-and-run crash. SAN ANTONIO — Police are investigating a suspected intentional hit-and-run that left a man seriously injured just northwest of downtown San Antonio early Wednesday morning. According to San Antonio police, officers responded around 2:42 a.m. to the 1000 block … Read more

Man taken into custody after standoff and shooting at first responders on southwest side

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Police say a man who initially called for help later fired a shotgun toward firefighters before surrendering. SAN ANTONIO — A man is in custody after a late-night standoff on the southwest side of San Antonio that involved gunfire directed at first responders. According to San Antonio police, the situation began around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday … Read more

Owner of San Antonio headstone company sentenced to 6 years after taking advantage of grieving families

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As she was being arrested in 2024, police said she had taken advantage of families during vulnerable moments as they sought to bury loved ones. SAN ANTONIO — A local headstone company owner has pleaded guilty to theft more than two years after her arrest, according to court records. Elena Moreno Sanchez, who owned Angelic … Read more

Ceasefire reached in Iran war: San Antonio veteran with Iranian ties hopeful regime change and peace is coming

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Communications with family in Iran have been limited for Kambiz Bahrami, who served more than 20 years in the Texas Army National Guard. SAN ANTONIO — While a two-week cease-fire has been agreed upon between the U.S. and Iran, one San Antonio man is longing for the day when he can visit his home country … Read more

‘I felt that it was kind of unsafe’ | Seguin traffic stop over brake light leads to arrest, raises Questions about police conduct and recording rights

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“I couldn’t believe that a brake light, and traveling just only a few blocks, could turn into an arrest,” said Juan Villa. SEGUIN, Texas — A traffic stop in Seguin has sparked questions after a driver says a minor equipment violation escalated into an arrest, prompting debate over police procedures and the right to record … Read more