Texas National Guard soldier accused of smuggling — Jury delivers fast verdict

A Houston man is found guilty of conspiring to smuggle migrants into the U.S. HOUSTON — A 27-year-old Houston man and former Texas National Guard soldier has been found guilty of conspiring to smuggle migrants into the United States, federal officials announced Monday. According to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei, Mario Sandoval was convicted following … Read more

Texas man arrested for attempting to violently overthrow the government, officials say

On June 28, authorities say the man left his Hondo home with the intent to carry out an attack to violently overthrow the government. HONDO, Texas — Authorities have arrested a Hondo man who allegedly attempted to overthrow the United States Government. On or about June 28, Jay Anthony Villarreal allegedly stated “today was the … Read more

Second suspect arrested in connection to San Marcos double homicide

Police said 19-year-old Avery Saul Bowman Jr. was placed in custody after he was wanted for capital murder following a deadly shooting on July 19. SAN MARCOS, Texas — A second suspect is now in custody after two people were killed early Saturday morning in San Marcos, Texas.  According to law enforcement, 19-year-old Avery Saul … Read more

Father of San Marcos homicide victim clings to last memories of son as search for suspect continues

San Marcos police continue searching for a second suspect, 19-year-old Avery Bowman Jr. SAN MARCOS, Texas — For the family of 24-year-old Anthony Barrera, grief has come with agonizing questions and a longing for answers. Days after he was fatally shot in San Marcos, alongside 20-year-old Alek Pacheco, his loved ones told KVUE the loss … Read more

Father of San Marcos homicide victim clings to last memories of son

San Marcos police continue searching for a second suspect, 19-year-old Avery Bowman Jr. SAN MARCOS, Texas — For the family of 24-year-old Anthony Barrera, grief has come with agonizing questions and a longing for answers. Days after he was fatally shot in San Marcos, alongside 20-year-old Alek Pacheco, his loved ones told KVUE the loss … Read more

More disturbing details unfold in case where a decomposing body was found inside a mobile home in far south Bexar County

“Go big or go home” were the words allegedly uttered from Charles Byrd when he was questioned by BCSO about the decomposing body found in his mobile home. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar says 49-year-old Charles Byrd told deputies about a fight between him and his wife that took place June 16 … Read more

‘Everyone is going to die’ | Man throws acid on SAPD officer, Molotov cocktails at police, documents say

James Andrew Woerner was wanted on multiple felony warrants. SAN ANTONIO — A man is accused of throwing acid on a San Antonio police officer after locking himself in a north-side apartment complex and refusing to come out Saturday afternoon, according to an arrest affidavit.  James Andrew Woerner, 38, will be facing multiple charges including … Read more