‘It just breaks my heart’: Former Las Palapas employees reflect on founder’s legacy as police investigate his murder

The San Antonio community mourns Las Palapas founder Ron Acosta, who was found murdered in his home Tuesday. SAN ANTONIO — As police continue investigating the murder of Las Palapas founder Ron Acosta, the San Antonio community is mourning the loss of a beloved local businessman. The 78-year-old was found stabbed to death inside his … Read more

‘Will keep fighting’: Family still seeks answers in murder of Seguin veteran 35 years later

Investigators urge anyone with information to come forward as loved ones continue seeking justice and closure. SAN ANTONIO — Army veteran Joel Garcia was murdered 35 years ago and his killer still hasn’t been caught. Investigators are hoping for new clues in the case and that someone will come forward with answers. Garcia was killed … Read more

‘She died a hero’ | Family grieves woman who lost her life trying to save her boyfriend

Investigators say Krystal Calvillo was hit and killed by a car while she went to help her boyfriend, who was also hit. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two people were hit by cars and killed while riding their bikes along Veterans Memorial near Fallbrook in northwest Harris County late Tuesday night. One of the victims was … Read more

‘Never one to seek the spotlight’: Las Palapas CEO, SA customers pay tribute to founder Ron Acosta

Acosta was fatally stabbed at his Stone Oak home Tuesday morning, according to law enforcement officials. SAN ANTONIO — As San Antonio law enforcement continue to investigate the Tuesday killing of Edward Ronald Acosta, community members – as well as the restaurant chain he founded – are remembering him as “a man of deep faith, … Read more

New Braunfels teens charged after police find Nazi flags and racial slur spray painted at local park

The graffiti was found outside the restrooms at Eikel Park. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — The grim discovery was made on the morning of June 8. That’s when the New Braunfels Police Department began investigating a graffiti incident at Eikel Park. Captain of the New Braunfels Police Department Michael Penshorn says the four teens ages 14 … Read more

San Antonio man sentenced to 50 years after sexually assaulting 2 young girls for ‘quite some time’

While the victims’ mother was doing her daughters’ hair, both girls reportedly informed her that they had been “sexually assaulted for quite some time.” SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man has been handed a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted of sexually assaulting two young girls for “quite some time.” District Court Judge Laura … Read more

San Antonio man sentenced 50 years after sexually assaulting 2 young girls for ‘quite some time’

While the victims’ mother was doing her daughters’ hair, both girls reportedly informed her that they had been “sexually assaulted for quite some time.” SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man has been handed a lengthy prison sentence after being convicted for sexually assaulting two young girls for “quite some time.” District Court Judge Laura … Read more