Authorities ID man found shot to death inside his truck on Southwest Side
A man who was found dead inside his pickup truck on the Southwest Side has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
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Man accused of setting fire to several cell phone towers pleads guilty
A man accused of setting fire to several cell phone towers across San Antonio has pleaded guilty to eight charges, federal authorities say.
2nd suspect in shooting of Harris County deputy arrested after hours-long standoff, sheriff says
A manhunt came to an end overnight after a second suspect was arrested in the shooting of a Harris County deputy.
3 men shot during altercation at Southwest Side apartment complex, SAPD says
San Antonio police are investigating after three men were shot during an altercation on the city’s Southwest Side late Thursday night.
Drunk drivers who kill a parent must pay child support, new law mandates
Bentley’s Law will go into effect in Texas as law enforcement enhances patrols statewide. It’s part of an initiative to crack down on drunk driving. SAN ANTONIO — At midnight Friday, enhanced patrols will take over Texas roads. Law enforcement is ramping up their efforts to catch drunk drivers. It’s part of a larger initiative … Read more
Dog owners connected to deadly February mauling indicted by Bexar County grand jury
The victims’ son called the twin indictments “a first great step to accountability.” SAN ANTONIO — The owners of two pit bulls that were put down after attacking and killing an 81-year-old man earlier this year have been indicted by a Bexar County grand jury. Christian Moreno and Abilene Schnieder were arrested after the Feb. … Read more
Man found guilty of violently shaking his infant son, sentenced to 5 years in prison
A Bexar County judge found a man guilty Thursday of violently shaking his 2-month-old baby and sentenced him to 5 years in prison.