Former South San ISD coach indicted on child sexual assault charges following June arrest

Alejandro Peña was fired shortly after his arrest. He’s accused of having groomed and assaulted a young female student. SAN ANTONIO — A former South San ISD coach has been formally indicted on child sexual assault charges stemming from allegations that he groomed and later assaulted a young student in 2022.  Alejandro Peña was arrested … Read more

‘I’m frustrated’ | Resident on edge after murder investigation in Bandera leads to shootout in San Antonio Walmart

According to an affidavit, a man shot and killed a woman in Bandera then led deputies on a chase to a San Antonio Walmart where he was eventually shot. BANDERA COUNTY, Texas — A murder suspect has left two communities in South Texas traumatized.  Investigators said Andrew Lester shot and killed Amber Ashlaw Saturday night … Read more

Third suspect arrested in kidnapping of San Antonio couple

The man was detained for a separate burglary incident before police connected him with the kidnapping earlier this month. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police have arrested a third suspect in connection with the Sept. 6 kidnapping of a local couple, which authorities have said was a targeted incident orchestrated over money the victims’ daughter … Read more