‘The truth will surface. It always does’: Murder suspect once attended family gatherings, relatives say

Relatives of 42-year-old Valeen Joy Tellez say the man accused of killing her once sat at their family gatherings — and they’re demanding investigators dig deeper. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio family is demanding justice after police say a woman was murdered inside a downtown hotel — by a man they once welcomed into … Read more

Eagle Pass police investigating after two men exchange gunfire in mall parking lot, department says

Eagle Pass police investigate a mall parking lot shooting as two men, now hospitalized, exchanged gunfire. EAGLE PASS, Texas — The Eagle Pass Police Department has opened an investigation after two men opened fire in a mall parking lot Friday, according to a press release.  Authorities said the unspecified location was secured following a shooting … Read more

Texas authorities warn owners of these 10 vehicles to take extra precautions

Texas vehicle theft data shows thieves have clear favorites. HOUSTON — Two Chevrolet pickup trucks led the list of most stolen vehicles in Texas during October, according to data released by the Texas Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority. The Chevy Silverado claimed the top spot, followed by the GMC Sierra in second place. The Hyundai … Read more

Man arrested after 1-year-old child ingested cannabis edible, SAPD says

Police arrested Jacob Carranza for an incident where a baby ingested a cannabis edible. SAN ANTONIO — A man was arrested after a 1-year-old baby girl ingested a cannabis edible early Thursday morning, according to a police report. Jacob Carranza, 22, was charged with Injury to Child and booked in the Bexar County jail.  Police … Read more

Armed man makes threats, barricades himself inside home before being arrested, New Braunfels PD says

Mark Joseph Freaney, 33, faced arrest after a standoff with SWAT in New Braunfels. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A man was arrested after making threats and then barricading himself inside a New Braunfels home for several hours Friday morning, according to a press release.  Mark Joseph Freaney, 33, is being charged with Aggravated Assault with … Read more

Man dies after being found lying in the street after hit-and-run accident, BCSO says

A man was sent to the hospital after a hit-and-run on Kitty Hawk Road in Bexar County. He was pronounced dead at the hospital. SAN ANTONIO — A man was found lying in the middle of the street after a hit-and-run accident Thursday night, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.  Authorities said patrol units … Read more