2 arrested for racing on Northeast Side roadway, BCSO says
Two men are behind bars, accused of racing against each other on a Northeast Side roadway, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
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New lawsuit claims Boerne Gymnastics owner ‘fostered culture’ that allowed sexual abuse of underage athletes by former coach
The lawsuit claims former coach Michael Spiller, who is serving a 10 year sentence, was allowed to sexually abuse athletes at the gym for decades. SAN ANTONIO — Boerne Gymnastics, the owner, and a former coach are named in a new lawsuit alleging the sexual abuse of underage athletes. The lawsuit claims former coach Michael … Read more
New SAISD report says 20 years of problems resulted in January heating system crisis
The district did not have a proper plan when heating outages began mounting, the report concludes. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio ISD has released a report detailing why the district experienced system-wide heating system failures that caused it to shut down nearly all campuses during freezing conditions in January. The report, discussed and accepted by … Read more
San Antonio Uber driver robbed, assaulted by suspect outside east-side apartments
The suspect allegedly accused the driver of stealing her keys before she began to physically assault and rob the woman. SAN ANTONIO — A woman was arrested and is facing charges after an incident with a female Uber driver last August. According to an arrest warrant, 39-year-old Sarah Lee called for an Uber where she … Read more
Houston woman is third guilty plea in Henry Cuellar bribery case
Irada Akhoundova pleaded guilty to facilitating a $60,000 payment to Imelda Cuellar, the congressman’s wife, that she believed would benefit Azerbaijan. TEXAS, USA — This story first appeared in the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. A third person with ties to U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar’s bribery case has pleaded guilty, according to a … Read more
Babysitter arrested after 5 children found ‘filthy,’ hungry, San Antonio police say
Shad Modesett, 52, charged with five counts of endangering a child. Police say he was asleep inside the apartment while the children were left hungry and filthy.
Vehicle belonging to Grupo Firme’s lead singer burglarized at San Antonio after-party
Thieves reportedly broke into Eduin Caz’s car, stealing two very expensive watches as he made an appearance following the band’s concert on Friday. SAN ANTONIO — The lead singer of Grupo Firme had a big weekend in San Antonio with a sold-out show and an after-party with fans, until thieves struck. Eduin Caz and … Read more