SAPD Cadet Class Alpha-24 now ready to serve and protect

“A lot of mental toughness and just physical endurance. You really got to push yourself, and have the will to fight,” said Officer David Peters, SAPD. SAN ANTONIO — Friday morning 34 cadets with the San Antonio Police Department’s Cadet Class 24-Alpha, graduated becoming SAPD’s newest officers. The cadets began their training eight months ago. … Read more

FAA opens two investigations into plane that reportedly had electrical and steering issues mid-flight

The latest incident from the Mesa Airlines plane occurred while it was traveling from Austin to Houston. AUSTIN, Texas — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after reports that a plane traveling from Austin to Houston lost power mid-flight. “Got a little bit of turbulence, a little bit of shakiness,” said passenger Karen Rambin. … Read more

North Texas volunteers distribute much-needed supplies to states recovering from storms

“We may not be first responders, we just felt like because this hurricane happened two weeks ago, we saw there was still a need,” said Tiffany Brinkley. AUGUSTA, Ga. — A Dallas-based church is gearing up for another round of sending help to hurricane victims in two states.  A team of volunteers from the T.D. … Read more

Abandoned North Texas school building catches fire, officials say

Crews responded to the site of the former Maya Angelou High School, at 3313 South Beckley Ave., around 4:24 a.m. Sunday. DALLAS — Nearly 70 firefighters are battling flames seen coming from an abandoned school building early Sunday morning in southern Dallas. Dallas Fire-Rescue crews responded to the site of the former Maya Angelou High … Read more

‘You can only take so much’ | Victims of deadly trailer park fire try to rebuild after woman arrested for arson

“We have had trouble with her before,” said Gary Fisher. DALLAS, Texas — Arson investigators have arrested and charged a woman in Dallas after a deadly fire that burned out of control and spread quickly to several homes.  Early Saturday morning, Gary Fisher was awakened by a loud noise outside his mobile home on Lombardy … Read more

One person injured, at least 10 boats damaged in Grapevine Lake marina fire

A massive plume of black smoke hovered over northeastern Tarrant County for hours Sunday. FORT WORTH, Texas — A boat at the Silver Lake Marina on Grapevine Lake caught fire and exploded Sunday, injuring one person and damaging at least nine other boats.  Grapevine Fire Department Chief Darrell Brown called the fire an accident, but … Read more

‘There has been a hole left in each of our hearts.’ | School community rallies behind teen, police say was shot and killed by another teen

“He had a quiet presence that was very compassionate and caring, and a deep love for his family,” said Jesse Samudio, principal at Compass Rose Legacy High School. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police say 16 year-old Joel Castillo was shot and killed in front of his home by another teen on Wednesday night. Now … Read more