Report: Girl made outcry 2 years ago that led to sex charges against Laurel Ridge’s ex-CEO
Jacob Cueller, 45, is accused of sexually assaulting a girl on an ongoing basis.
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Suspect in murder of former San Antonio TV account executive expected to stand trial in August
20-year-old Sebastian Hernandez was arrested for murder in the death of Christopher Olivares, 40, in June of 2022. SAN ANTONIO — The suspect in the murder of a former local TV account executive will stand trial in August, family members of the victim said Friday. 20-year-old Sebastian Hernandez was arrested for murder in the death of … Read more
Former CEO of Laurel Ridge Treatment Center arrested, accused of continuous sex abuse of a child
Jacob Cuellar, 44, is charged with continuous sex abuse of a child under the age of 14.
Arbitration award of $5.4 million challenged by employer of Garden Ridge store clerk murdered in 2020
Pam Smotherman’s sister is pushing for legislative change to protect convenience store workers across Texas. GARDEN RIDGE, Texas — The family of a store clerk who was murdered in Garden Ridge almost four years ago, is faced with a new legal challenge after GPM Investments LLC, the sixth largest convenience store chain, filed a motion … Read more
SAPD officer arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated
The San Antonio Police Department said one of its officers was arrested early Thursday morning.
‘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.