Jury selection begins in trial of Christopher Preciado, San Antonio man charged in alleged killing of 3

Preciado is accused in the deaths of a pregnant woman, Savanah Soto, as well as her boyfriend and unborn child. They went missing over the 2023 Christmas season. SAN ANTONIO — It was a devastating crime that gripped San Antonio during the 2023 holiday season: A pregnant woman days away from giving birth, her boyfriend … Read more

San Antonio police search for suspect after robbery at north-side vape shop leaves man injured

A man was injured during a robbery at a north-side vape shop, where police say the suspect fled after an altercation. SAN ANTONIO — A man was injured after a a robbery at a north-side vape shop Monday afternoon, according to San Antonio police.  Emergency responders were called to the 11400 block of West Avenue … Read more

San Antonio teen in first court hearing after Port Aransas Beach shooting

17-year-old accused of shooting five at Beach Marker 20 faces court Monday. Police continue to investigate the Saturday night incident. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — 17-year-old suspect Ernesto Castillo appeared in his first court hearing Monday following a Saturday night shooting at a Port Aransas beach that sent five people to the hospital. RELATED: ’I’ll Never … Read more

Court records reveal new details in Port Aransas beach shooting investigation

A 17-year-old accused in a Port Aransas beach shooting that injured five people now faces five aggravated assault charges. A judge set his bond at $500,000 total. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A 17-year-old suspect accused in the Port Aransas beach shooting that sent five people to the hospital made his first court appearance Monday, where … Read more

Man faces multiple charges after high-speed chase results in gun recovery, BCSO says

A high-speed chase in Bexar County ended with the arrest of Anthony Lee Villarreal, accused of firearm possession and evading arrest, according to authorities. SAN ANTONIO — A man was arrested after a high-speed chase ended with the recovery of a handgun, Bexar County authorities said.  According to BCSO, deputies attempted to stop a red … Read more

‘He was deliberately shot’ | North Texas family seeks answers after beloved dog is shot and killed

Police say the incident happened sometime between 10:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. on Feb. 25. ALVARADO, Texas — At the Samek family home, playing with their dog is usually a normal part of the day. “Sit… sit… sit…” Dalton Samek says as their dog Pistol excitedly taps a ball toward him. Moments like that are … Read more