Jury shown graphic photos in trial for former SAPD officers accused in shooting death of Melissa Perez

A crime scene investigator described bullet holes and evidence collected after the 2023 police shooting that left San Antonio woman Melissa Perez dead. SAN ANTONIO — Jurors on Tuesday saw graphic photos and physical evidence from the scene of the 2023 police shooting that left 46-year-old Melissa Perez dead, as testimony continued in the trial … Read more

Graphic photos delay testimony in trial of former SAPD officers accused in Melissa Perez shooting

The state was starting to question a crime scene investigator before the debate over the nature of the evidence stalled the testimony. SAN ANTONIO — Testimony in the trial of three former San Antonio police officers accused of fatally shooting 46-year-old Melissa Perez in June 2023 during a mental health emergency paused Monday afternoon after debate … Read more

Former Hays CISD teacher sentenced to life for decades-long child abuse

A Hays County jury sentenced Andrew Palmore to life in prison for the continuous sexual abuse of children, the DA’s office said. SAN MARCOS, Texas — A former Hays CISD teacher has been sentenced to life in prison for the continuous sexual abuse of children, the Hays County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday, Oct. 17. A … Read more

Former Hays CISD teacher sentenced to life in prison for decades-long child abuse

Andrew Palmore’s admitted abuse spanned more than two decades, according to prosecutors. SAN MARCOS, Texas — A former Hays CISD teacher has been sentenced to life in prison for the continuous sexual abuse of children, the Hays County District Attorney’s Office announced. A Hays County jury found Andrew Palmore, 53, guilty and sentenced him on Thursday, … Read more

Texas mom charged with murder in 9-year-old daughter’s hot car death gave her melatonin, court docs say

Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators say Gbemisola Akayinode left the child unattended in the vehicle for hours in July while working at a Galena Park plant. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Court documents reveal new details about the Houston-area woman charged with murder after her child died in a hot car over the summer.  Gbemisola G. … Read more

San Antonio man gets 45 years after abusing his son to death in 2022, apologizes in court

Derrick Coles was convicted in August after authorities accused him of forcing his young boy into military-style exercises and discipline. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man was sentenced by a judge to 45 years in prison after his young son was found to have been forced into hours of military-style exercises resulting in major … Read more

Man charged after online threats ahead of ‘No Kings’ protest; Graffiti appears across District 9

Flores was taken into custody and charged with terroristic threats impacting public services. He has since been released on bond. SAN ANTONIO — A 66-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly posting threats aimed at protesters planning to attend Saturday’s “No Kings” demonstration. According to the San Antonio Police Department, Robert Flores made multiple threatening … Read more