‘Going to be a long night’ | State Sen. Carol Alvarado of Houston plans filibuster to delay redistricting vote

Alvarado is no stranger to filibusters. To delay a voting rights vote in 2021, she stood and spoke for more than 15 hours. AUSTIN, Texas — It’s going to be a long night in the Texas Senate. That’s according to Sen. Carol Alvarado of Houston, who posted to social media that she plans to filibuster … Read more

BCSO: Toddler found wandering Bexar County apartment complex unsupervised

According to authorities, the parents have yet to be found. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County authorities say they’re investigating after a toddler believed to be 2 to 3 years old was found alone and wearing just a diaper at a northeast-side apartment complex Friday afternoon.  At this point, their parents haven’t been found, according to … Read more

Charges dropped against mother who was escorted out of Edgewood ISD meeting, DA says

The Bexar County DA has rejected charges against Maribel Gardea for a board meeting incident, citing insufficient evidence. SAN ANTONIO — After a tense Edgewood ISD Board meeting ended with a mother in handcuffs, the Bexar County District Attorney says the charges against that mother are being rejected. Parent and special needs advocate, Maribel Gardea, … Read more

‘It can happen anywhere’: FBI warns of epidemic of sextortion cases in San Antonio area | Deep Dive

Experts are warning parents to monitor children’s internet use as online sextortion cases surge. SAN ANTONIO — Your child is at risk if he or she has access to the internet and experts say you need to be monitoring them now – if you are not already. Children and teens are being targeted for “sextortion” … Read more