Bexar County last pursued a hate crime in 2017. That suspect’s charges were eventually dropped.

Jonathan Joss’ husband has called his shooting death a hate crime. Legally speaking, hate crime cases are rare in Bexar County. SAN ANTONIO — Community members are pressing the San Antonio Police Department to thoroughly investigate the killing of “King of the Hill” actor Jonathan Joss on Sunday, calls which were amplified when the agency … Read more

The last time the Bexar Co. DA pursued a hate crime, the case was dismissed

Jonathan Joss’ husband has called his shooting death a hate crime. Legally speaking, hate crime cases are rare in Bexar County. SAN ANTONIO — Community members are pressing the San Antonio Police Department to thoroughly investigate the killing of “King of the Hill” actor Jonathan Joss on Sunday, calls which were amplified when the agency … Read more

SAPD faces criticism from LGBTQ community at forum held amid Jonathan Joss murder investigation

Members of the LGBTQ+ community voiced concerns to Police Chief McManus after SAPD retracted a statement on the murder of actor Jonathon Joss. SAN ANTONIO — Members of the LGBTQ+ community had a chance to address Police Chief William McManus on Thursday night following the murder of actor Jonathon Joss. The community forum, hosted by … Read more

San Antonio nonprofit helping students step beyond the classroom and into real-world experiences

SOS, founded by Amir Samandi, has taken 600 students to 22 countries while teaching volunteering and exploring career fields. SAN ANTONIO — Students of Service, or SOS, is a local organization built on three principles: learn, serve and explore.  Founder and Executive Director Amir Samandi started the non-profit when he was an educator after a … Read more

Man accused of sexual assault, kidnapping after missing girl found locked in storage closet, officials say

Officials say the 15-year-old girl was found banging on the storage closet door in just her underwear and a t-shirt days after being reported missing. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County officials say a man has been arrested after a missing 15-year-old girl was found in a storage closet. On July 1, a mother reported her … Read more