CRIME

Cedar Park police looking for teen missing since early Saturday morning

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CEDAR PARK, Texas — The Cedar Park Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating a missing 19-year-old who was last seen on Saturday morning. Police said Alyssa left her home near East Park Street and Gupton Way Drive early Saturday morning and may be suffering from a medical emergency. Anyone who sees … Read more

Community rallies behind Somerset couple after food truck scam rids them of their life savings

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Authorities arrested two people in connection to the alleged food truck scam. More than $200,000 was stolen from dozens of people, deputies say. SOMERSET, Texas — A community is rallying around a small business that reportedly fell victim to a scam. Last year, the owners of Tacos By Chivo decided to expand their business by … Read more

Student detained after cutting peer in IDEA classroom, police say

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According to authorities, the cut was “superficial” and the student was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. SAN ANTONIO — A 13-year-old student was stabbed by his 14-year-old peer inside a classroom Friday morning, police say.  San Antonio police responded to IDEA Carver around 9 a.m. on Robinson Place, where authorities say a … Read more

‘Free from that reign of abuse’ | Poteet family moving forward peacefully following father’s sentencing

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79-year-old Alejandro Contero was sentenced to 30 years in prison after he shot his wife, Esther, three times for not preparing him his meal. SAN ANTONIO — On Oct. 18, 2022, a mother of five was shot three times by her husband because she didn’t prepare his meal. She survived. Monday, her husband was sentenced … Read more