SAPD identifies officer involved in fatal shooting of machete-wielding man on west side

The officer has just over a year of service. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department has identified the officer who shot and killed a man while responding to an assault-in-progress on the city’s west side on Sunday. Officer Matthew Roach fatally shot a suspect who police say was assaulting his girlfriend when officers … Read more

On way home from softball tournament, Houston family’s journey turns to tragedy

Houston police have since identified the driver of the Ford F-150, said to be responsible for the deadly wrong-way crash on I-45. HOUSTON — A grieving family is asking for support and prayers after a mother and her 9-year-old son were killed in a wrong-way crash early Monday morning near downtown Houston. Two surviving family … Read more

DoorDasher makes delivery, then takes off with North Texas family’s dirty clothes

Brett Hooton has fewer outfit choices after his doorbell camera caught a DoorDasher taking his dirty clothes from his porch, which were meant for a laundry service. FLOWER MOUND, Texas — A DoorDash delivery took an unexpected turn for one Flower Mound resident after the driver allegedly took off with bags of his family’s laundry. … Read more

SUV flips into Houston bayou but it’s what the driver did next that shocked police

A major crash in north Houston left several, including children, injured after one vehicle flipped into a bayou. HOUSTON — A major crash involving two vehicles left several injured, including children, in north Houston Tuesday night, according to Houston police Lt. Larry Crowson. It happened around 9 p.m. on Yale Street, south of West Tidwell … Read more

Teen siblings accused of attacking mother for turning off Wi-Fi, Harris County sheriff says

All three teens were arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Three teenagers were arrested and charged after allegedly coordinating a plan to kill their mother during a disturbance at a west Harris County home, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Deputies responded overnight to a call on … Read more

Residents jump from windows and balconies to escape northeast-side apartment fire

Police said a 34-year-old man is in custody, accused of starting the fire. SAN ANTONIO — When the Solana Apartments on Eisenhauer Road caught fire Monday night around 10:30 p.m., San Antonio firefighters from Station 24 on Austin Highway were just over one mile away. As they rolled up on the scene, they immediately asked … Read more