Texas veterans split on federal move to auto-register for military draft

Pending administrative review, the new registration process for the military draft is expected to be in place in December. SAN ANTONIO — The federal government is moving toward automatically registering eligible young men into a military draft pool beginning in December.   For decades, men ages 18-25 have been required to self-register through the Selective Service … Read more

Police chase from Seguin to San Antonio leads to arrest of man on BCSO’s Top 20 Offenders List

Kristopher Shadd Friday was wanted on several violent felony warrants before allegedly leading officers on a dangerous pursuit across city lines. SAN ANTONIO — A 27-year-old man wanted on multiple violent felony warrants was arrested after allegedly leading officers on a vehicle pursuit from Seguin into San Antonio. Around 1:53 p.m. on Thursday, the Seguin … Read more

Feral hogs caught on camera near San Antonio’s Salado Creek as wild pig population surges

Wild hogs near the Frost Bank Center highlight the growing challenge posed by the state’s sizable wild pig population. SAN ANTONIO — At a 1920’s homestead on Salado Creek, just a little over one mile from the Frost Bank Center, a critter cam captured wild images Wednesday night. A few minutes before 10 p.m. a … Read more

Deadly setup: Suspect arrested after 19-year-old shot multiple times

According to an arrest affidavit, 18-year-old Davonta Dantrell Love Jones is one of three men accused of entering Devin Farias’ westside apartment March 11. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police say one man is now in custody in connection with the shooting death of 19-year-old, Devin Farias and investigators believe more suspects were involved. According … Read more