After numerous fires, neighbors want abandoned east-side buildings secured

A damaging fire resulted in an emergency demolition overnight. It isn’t an entirely new situation for frustrated neighbors. SAN ANTONIO — Smoke and flames were visible in the distance as the first fire company called to the 1500 block of South Hackberry was en route at about 11 p.m. Wednesday. When firefighters arrived on scene, … Read more

‘Don’t think there will ever be justice’: Mercedes Losoya’s family talks about unwanted plea deal, what’s next in case

SAN ANTONIO – Videos and photos are all the paternal side of Mercedes Losoya’s family has left of her. The five-year-old was tortured to death in February 2022 at the hands of her mother, Katrina Mendoza, and her mother’s boyfriend, Jose Ruiz. On March 18, Ruiz was found guilty by a jury, and they sentenced … Read more

Police looking for man suspected of robbing traffic guard at gunpoint outside church

According to police, the masked man ran off with less than $200 worth of property. There were no reports of shots fired or physical injury. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are searching for the man suspected of robbing a traffic guard at gunpoint outside a church west of downtown Sunday morning. Police say the … Read more

Former vet tech sues Atascosa County, City of Pleasanton for retaliation, harassment

ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas – A former veterinary tech is accusing Atascosa County’s animal control chief of ignoring animal welfare concerns and costing him another job. John Pena said he was hired as a vet tech with Atascosa County Animal Control in February 2022. He said the tension started building in June 2022. Recommended Videos “What … Read more