Texas man indicted for manslaughter, evidence tampering in decades-old ‘Killing Fields’ cases

A grand jury indicted James Dolphs Elmore Jr. in connection to two murders tied to the “Texas Killing Fields,” according to the Galveston County DA’s Office. TEXAS, USA — A Texas grand jury indicted a man in connection to two murders tied to the area known as the “Texas Killing Fields,” officials announced Tuesday.  James Dolphs … Read more

San Antonio man sentenced to 55 years for fatal 2023 shooting on east side

Ruben Ramirez was sentenced to 55 years in prison for murdering San Juan Melchor in San Antonio after prosecutors rejected his self-defense claim during trial. SAN ANTONIO — On Tuesday, a Bexar County jury sentenced Ruben Ramirez to 55 years in prison for the murder of San Juan Melchor. Prosecutors said the fatal shooting occurred … Read more

Student used gun brought from home in Hill Country College Preparatory shooting, sheriff says

Comal County Sheriff Mark Reynolds said Tuesday that investigators have confirmed the student used a .357 revolver in the shooting. COMAL COUNTY, Texas — Authorities have released new details in the investigation of a shooting at Hill Country College Preparatory High School, saying a 15-year-old student used a revolver he brought from home to shoot … Read more

Off-duty Bexar County deputy arrested on DWI charge, faces dismissal amid ongoing investigation

BCSO said Sgt. Veronica Sanchez has been placed on paid administrative leave pending termination following her arrest on Tuesday. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — An off-duty deputy with the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office was arrested early Tuesday on a charge of driving while intoxicated, according to officials. The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said 44-year-old Sgt. Veronica … Read more

Family identifies victim in triple-shooting on south side as 2 others fight for their lives

“It is a profound sorrow; only God knows what truly happened. May His glory be revealed. I never expected this from him—but may God help us,” the victim’s aunt said. SAN ANTONIO — One man was killed and two others were critically injured in a triple shooting Sunday night on the city’s south side, according to … Read more

Family identifies victim in triple shooting on south side as two others fight for their lives

“It is a profound sorrow; only God knows what truly happened. May His glory be revealed. I never expected this from him—but may God help us,” the victim’s aunt said. SAN ANTONIO — One man was killed and two others were critically injured in a triple shooting Sunday night on the city’s south side, according to … Read more

Woman gets plea deal in connection to 2024 dog attack that resulted in baby’s death

Heather Rodriquez was babysitting a 1-year-old when she allegedly left him and her teen daughter alone with three dogs that eventually killed him. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County woman who allegedly left a baby boy at home with her dogs before the animals mauled and killed him accepted a plea deal for her charges, … Read more