Victor Wembanyama wants the MVP award, and wants to leave no doubt by season’s end

Victor Wembanyama is making it clear: He wants to win the NBA’s MVP award this season. MIAMI(AP) — Victor Wembanyama is making it clear: He wants to win the NBA’s MVP award this season. The San Antonio star — moments after his team officially clinched its first Southwest Division title in nine seasons — detailed … Read more

‘You chose to stay, create chaos’ | Witnesses to fatal shooting say it was not self-defense after accused murderer walks free, blaming DA’s office

“This man came to my house, started an argument, antagonized us, wouldn’t leave, then when things got hectic resorted to pulling a gun out,” David Alfaro said. SAN ANTONIO — A grand jury has declined to indict a man accused of fatally shooting a 29-year-old during a dispute at a house party in December, a … Read more

SAISD school board votes to close Rhodes Middle School during hourslong meeting

Dozens of parents, students, and staff urged the board to keep the school open. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Independent School District’s board voted Monday night to close Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School as part of their “right-sizing” plan.  The decision came after an hourslong, packed meeting where dozens of parents, students, and staff urged … Read more

Bexar County Sheriff’s Office seeks man with warrants for aggravated assault

Officials urge the public to approach with extreme caution and notify the BCSO Violent Crimes Unit if you encounter Efren Nicolas Vitela-Diaz. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a man with multiple arrest warrants, including one for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, the department announced Monday evening.  According … Read more

Reports of explosion, smoke at Valero refinery in Port Arthur; shelter-in-place issued for west side residents

Residents near Port Arthur are urged to shelter after an explosion at the Valero refinery. PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Reports are flooding in from around Mid-County that there was an explosion followed by a pillar of smoke rising from the Valero refinery in Port Arthur. 12News viewers have called in to say that they heard … Read more

Explosion at Valero refinery in Port Arthur prompts shelter-in-place for west side residents

An explosion at Valero refinery in Port Arthur led officials to order a shelter-in-place, stating no injuries. Air quality and fire response are underway. PORT ARTHUR, Texas — An explosion and large plume of smoke at the Valero refinery in Port Arthur prompted officials to order west-side residents to shelter in place, while nearby Nederland … Read more