SAPD officer arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The San Antonio Police Department said one of its officers was arrested early Thursday morning.
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‘It’s a shame’: Oldest VFW post in Texas vandalized
The graffiti is only visible from the street. Officials believe the vandal climbed up a fire escape to deface the historic building. SAN ANTONIO — The oldest Veteran of Foreign Wars (VFW) post in Texas was recently vandalized, leaving leaders of the nonprofit frustrated. Only visible from Avenue B just north of downtown, members first … Read more
Manhunt underway for man in Medina County
Medina County authorities are pursuing a wanted man and request the public to avoid the Hondo Nature Trail area.
Woman pushes for answers in sister’s 8-year-old missing person’s case
Jovanna Burney has no doubt her missing sister, Bianca Carrasco, is no longer alive, but she wants help finding answers about what happened to her.
‘I just want justice’ | Sentencing hearing set Wednesday for accused killer in the death of Atascosa County man
Joseph Saiz is accused of shooting Ricky Bernal Jr. in August at a home off Big Leaf Road. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — A man accused of killing a father in Atascosa County in August is set to be sentenced Wednesday, according to the victim’s family. 26-year-old Joseph Saiz has a hearing set for 2 p.m. … Read more
Suspect jailed in Austin for 2023 killing spree now facing capital murder charges Travis, Bexar counties. Who will prosecute first?
A lawyer for Shane James, Jr. said Bexar County prosecutors recently filed charges. The question now: which county will take the lead? AUSTIN, Texas — An accused killer is now facing charges in both Travis and Bexar counties after a rampage that killed six people and wounded three others in December 2023. The new charges … Read more
Austin teacher killed by alleged drunk driver in Kendalia, officials say
The Kendall County Sheriff’s Office says Blake Wampler, 27, was driving drunk when he hit another car head on at FM 473 around 10:15 p.m. KENDALIA, Texas — An Austin teacher was killed in a head-on crash in Kendalia, Texas, late Saturday night, officials said. Now, a man is facing charges, accused of driving drunk … Read more