Mother, boyfriend hospitalized after grandfather shoots them with kids in the vehicle, officials say

SAN ANTONIO — A “custody dispute gone sideways” leaves a mother and her boyfriend hospitalized after officials say the grandfather opened fire on them while their kids were in the car. Authorities say the dispute was between the mother and the grandfather and it originated off of Royston Street when the mother had custody of … Read more

‘Just stop stealing trees’ | Houston neighbors fired up about bandit prying trees from the ground

One neighbor chased the suspect down and retrieved one tree. HOUSTON — It’s a bizarre crime, caught on camera — a tree bandit who neighbors say has been ripping trees right out of the ground on the near northside. It’s a theft that neighbors say is a bit shady.   “Just stop stealing trees,” said … Read more

‘It was like a gut punch’ | SA attorneys share thoughts on colleague killed in Shavano Park murder-suicide

Authorities say 61-year-old Jerry Hernandez was shot to death by his wife, who then took her own life. SAN ANTONIO — Those in San Antonio’s legal community are shocked and saddened after learning one of their own was killed in a murder-suicide this week.   “It was like a gut punch,” said personal injury lawyer … Read more

SAPD: 13-year-old charged with several felonies after early morning shooting and chase

Neighbors say shootings have increased in the area south of Woodlawn Lake recently. SAN ANTONIO — A neighbor who calls himself David said he was shaken awake just before 2 a.m. Friday by the sound of rapid, close gunshots. David said “Maybe five or more shots, rapid shots, that sounded very close to our home. … Read more