Opioid overdose outbreak in Austin is cause for concern for local officials
A bad batch of drugs has led to an opioid overdose outbreak in Austin. Its proximity to San Antonio and surrounding areas has local officials on high alert.
CRIME
Shooting at far West Side apartment complex wounds 2 people; man in critical condition, police say
Two people were wounded and one is in critical condition following a shooting at a far West Side apartment complex late Thursday night, according to San Antonio police.
SAPD dispatcher on administrative leave following indictment for indecency with a child
According to court documents, he’s allegedly had a girl younger than 17 touch him in appropriately. A communications supervisor with the San Antonio Police Department is out on bond following an indictment for indecency with a child-contact. Jason Michael Gonzales was arrested this week for the crime that dates back to may 2019. According to … Read more
Austin restaurant owner attacked; police searching for group responsible
Sergio Alberto Vasquez owns Cheko’s Mexican Restaurant and said after a group refused to pay their bill, the situation escalated. AUSTIN, Texas — Sergio Alberto Vasquez is celebrating 16 years of service at his restaurant, Cheko’s Mexican Restaurant & Bar. However, instead of marking the occasion, he and his family are reeling from the aftermath … Read more
Neighbor wonders whether child witnessed killing of Southwest Side woman
San Antonio police say Tanya Lynn Boulding, 33, was shot and killed by her husband, who later died in a shootout with officers. A neighbor said Boulding had a young son who lived with her, but it’s unclear if he was home at the time.
4 children among 6 people wounded in a drive-by shooting in North Texas, police say
Police in Fort Worth, Texas, says four children are among six people wounded in a drive-by shooting at an apartment complex that Police Chief Neil Noakes called stupid.
3 men charged with murder in connection with shooting death of 13-year-old East Texas boy
The case remains under investigation. MARSHALL, Texas — Three men have been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of a 13-year-old East Texas boy. Donyan Dillard, 35, Devan Hurd, 22, Jaquavious Robinson, 21, all of Marshall, have all been arrested following Tristian Phelps’ death from gunshot injuries on Sunday around 2:20 a.m., … Read more