Bexar County juvenile judge seeks solutions as murder, burglary referrals grow over 2024

Juvenile crime trends in Bexar County show some increases, with serious charges doubling compared to last year. SAN ANTONIO — New data from Bexar County shows certain crimes involving juveniles are up this year compared to the same period in 2024—including murder and assault.  436th Juvenile District Court Judge William Cruz Shaw, who has a … Read more

Family of Sheila-Jo Hanks shares heartache and hope after husband’s murder conviction

Carlos Portillo receives over 40 years in prison for killing his wife, Sheila-Jo Hanks, at Oak Creek Apartments in January 2024. SAN ANTONIO — The family of a woman killed by her husband in 2024 spoke out following a murder conviction. On Monday, Carlos Portillo was found guilty and sentenced to over 40 years in … Read more

SA homeowner’s surveillance video captures Bexar County deputy-involved shooting

A homeowner’s camera captured a chase ending with a deputy shooting a suspect in Bexar County on Saturday. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A homeowner’s surveillance camera captured the the dramatic moments leading up to a Bexar County sheriff’s deputy shooting a man on Saturday night in south Bexar County. Sheriff Javier Salazar said the suspect, … Read more