‘It is sick’: Volunteer firefighters battle flood devastation as scammers strike aid efforts

Center Point VFD turned their flooded station into a relief hub—now they’re battling scammers exploiting their name to steal donations. CENTER POINT, Texas — They jumped into action to save others—then came home to find their own fire station swallowed by floodwaters. The Center Point Volunteer Fire Department (CPVFD), made up of just 25 members, … Read more

Masked man targets family with hate-fueled images, racial slurs and dog feces

This family doesn’t know why the man used their home as a billboard for hate, but the vandalism resulted in something they never expected. SAN ANTONIO — A family living in a northwest-side neighborhood is speaking out after they say they’ve been the target of a disturbing series of vandalism attacks—each one more unsettling than … Read more

SAPD: Unknown suspects shoot at men cutting trees following argument; 1 taken to hospital with minor injuries

Police say three men were cutting a tree at a San Antonio intersection when two suspects appeared in an unknown vehicle. SAN ANTONIO — A verbal argument turned physical Thursday afternoon, leaving someone shot in the leg, police say. SAPD said in a news conference that officers were called to the intersection of Potosi and … Read more

Man accused of setting ex-girlfriend’s home on fire with children inside, documents say

His bond was set at $170,000. SAN ANTONIO — A man is accused of attempted murder after allegedly setting his ex-girlfriend’s house on fire while her children were inside Wednesday, according to an arrest affidavit.  37-year-old Iker Sanchez is facing multiple charges including attempted murder, arson and making a terroristic threat. The Von Ormy Police … Read more

Man accused of shooting 17-year-old in face during west-side road rage incident, SAPD says

San Antonio police arrested Arnold Pena for shooting a 17-year-old in a road rage incident on Highway 90. SAN ANTONIO — A man was arrested in connection to a road rage shooting on the west side of San Antonio earlier this week, according to an arrest affidavit.  33-year-old Arnold Pena was arrested for aggravated assault … Read more

San Antonio teacher accused of taking photos underneath 7-year-old girl’s skirt, documents say

The victim’s mother made a police report with SAPD in March. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio teacher is accused of taking pictures of a student’s private parts while in the classroom, according to an arrest affidavit.  Augustine Rodney Rendon, 29, was charged with invasive visual recording, a state felony.  Police said a 7-year-old girl … Read more