HCSO: Man claims self-defense after shooting in Spring left two men dead

According to the sheriff’s office, the shooter said the two men followed him into a neighborhood, blocked him in, and approached his car. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two men are dead after a shooting in the Spring area Friday night, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The alleged shooter said it was self-defense. Deputies … Read more

Man’s vehicle stolen after altercation at west-side intersection; SAPD seeks suspects

The victim said he was stopped at an intersection when a dark-colored SUV pulled up behind him. The driver got out, confronted him and the two got into a fight. SAN ANTONIO — SAPD says a man was robbed of his vehicle early Saturday after a confrontation at a west-side intersection. The robbery happened around … Read more

Someone cut down a tree with an active bald eagle nest in East Texas. Now federal agents are investigating

Federal wildlife officials are investigating after a tree containing a protected bald eagle nest was cut down. MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Texas — Neighbors in a Porter-area community say they are devastated and angry after discovering that a large tree containing a long-established bald eagle nest was cut down earlier this month. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife … Read more

Juvenile violent crime referrals drop slightly in Bexar County, but concerns remain

Total violent crime referrals have dropped by 20 cases compared to last year. However, the number of murder or manslaughter cases rose by three. SAN ANTONIO — Violent crime referrals involving juveniles in Bexar County have decreased slightly over the last year, according to new data from the Bexar County Juvenile Probation Office. But county … Read more

Man charged, accused of secretly recording three women in bathroom of SE Houston home

Investigators say Tuong Thien Mac had been dating one of the women and may have recorded her and her two adult daughters. HOUSTON — A 50-year-old man is facing criminal charges after investigators say he hid a recording device inside a bathroom at a southeast Houston home, secretly capturing video of three women who lived … Read more

U.S. Marshals issue alert over rising imposter scam calls

The federal agency reports the scammers are using spoofed numbers and artificial intelligence to sound legitimate. SAN ANTONIO — The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public about a rise in phone scams in which callers impersonate federal officers and demand money. The federal agency reports the scammers are using spoofed numbers and artificial intelligence … Read more

US Marshals issue alert over rising imposter scam calls

The federal agency reports the scammers are using spoofed numbers and artificial intelligence to sound legitimate. SAN ANTONIO — The U.S. Marshals Service is warning the public about a rise in phone scams in which callers impersonate federal officers and demand money. The federal agency reports the scammers are using spoofed numbers and artificial intelligence … Read more