Dog dies after owner claims neighbor intentionally set it on fire

The owner tried to save the dog by taking it to a veterinarian for medical treatment but it died overnight on Tuesday. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Corpus Christi Animal Care Services is actively investigating an alleged animal-cruelty incident that occurred overnight between Monday and Tuesday. According to city officials, CCACS received a report on Tuesday … Read more

Police searching for driver who left behind unique piece of evidence after deadly hit-and-run in San Marcos

The right-side mirror was left behind at the scene and features a custom paint job. SAN MARCOS, Texas — Police are searching for a driver involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in San Marcos on Saturday night. The San Marcos Police Department said at approximately 10:45 p.m. on May 3, officers responded to the crash … Read more

Man arrested in fatal shooting of ex-girlfriend as she left work in February

Arrest records state that 26-year-old Damen Carrillo is charged with murder after allegedly shooting his ex-girlfriend, 24-year-old Ghabriella Barrera, in February. SAN ANTONIO — A man is behind bars and accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend in southwest San Antonio in February, according to arrest records. On Feb.15, police said 24-year-old Ghabriella Barrera was shot … Read more

SAPD: Argument over beer leads to stabbing at northwest-side bus stop

Police said the victim was transported to a local hospital with life-threating injuries. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police said an argument between two men turned violent on the city’s northwest side Tuesday afternoon. SAPD said officers were dispatched to a VIA bus stop located on the 2100 block of Fredericksburg Road for a cutting-in-progress. … Read more

Affidavit shows an anonymous tip led to a student-teacher inappropriate relationship

Spence is in custody and held on a $100,000 bond as of Monday. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — According to an affidavit, police received a call from London ISD’s Assistant Superintendent Alex Salazar on April 29 regarding an inappropriate relationship between an educator and a student at its high school. Salazar told detectives he received an … Read more