‘3 times in one day?’ | Parents of 2-year-old allegedly assaulted by pre-school teacher express frustration

29-year-old Alfredo Xavier Marmolejo is accused of physically assaulting three 2-year-old students back on November 14. BOERNE, Texas — Parents of a 2-year-old allegedly assaulted by her pre-school teacher are speaking out after his arrest. On Tuesday, Bexar County deputies walked 29-year-old Alfredo Xavier Marmolejo off in handcuffs. He was booked into the Bexar County … Read more

SA awards iconic Tejano band Intocable with city’s highest honor for musical artists

The Grammy-winning group has also been honored by the state as it celebrates three decades of music. SAN ANTONIO — Intocable, the influential Tejano and norteño group from South Texas which has sold out stadiums, won Grammys and inspired audience members to dance for three decades, returned to San Antonio for a sold-out show at … Read more

‘The dogs were everything’ | Family loses four dogs in house fire days before Thanksgiving

The family started a GoFundMe page to help find a temporary home and for medical expenses. SAN ANTONIO — A fire ignites in a family’s garage on the west side, sending everyone running out. While two of the family dogs escaped and another was rescued, four didn’t make it. Wednesday, instead of planning for Thanksgiving, … Read more

Changes coming to Bexar County Jail after being found out of compliance with state standards

So far, there have been 13 deaths at the Bexar County Jail in 2024. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Jail has been deemed noncompliant by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS), officials say.  The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office received a notification on Nov. 19 that the jail would be placed out of compliance. … Read more

Bexar County Jail found noncompliant, sheriff introduces new plan to improve health and safety for inmates

So far, there have been 13 deaths at the Bexar County Jail in 2024. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Jail has been deemed noncompliant by the Texas Commission on Jail Standards (TCJS), officials say.  The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office received a notification on Nov. 19 that the jail would be placed out of compliance. … Read more

Silver alert issued for missing 85-year-old woman with cognitive impairment

Patricia Bates was last seen Tuesday on the northwest side of San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department is looking for a missing 85-year-old woman with a diagnosed cognitive impairment who was last seen Tuesday morning. A silver alert was issued by Texas DPS Wednesday.  Patricia Bates was last seen on the … Read more