Apartment fire likely sparked by BBQ grill on balcony, investigators say

The San Antonio Fire Department has confirmed residents’ suspicion. Officials say a barbecue fire displaced 10 families on the northeast side. SAN ANTONIO — On Wednesday, officials confirmed 10 families were displaced after a massive fire tore through an apartment building on the northeast side. It happened just after 5 p.m. on Tuesday at the Acadia … Read more

DA formally charges District 10 Councilman Marc Whyte with DWI, records show

SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office has formally charged District 10 City Councilman Marc Whyte with driving while intoxicated more than six months after his initial arrest on suspicion, according to online court records. Whyte, who represents the Northeast Side of the city, was pulled over on the night of Dec. 29 … Read more

‘I think it’s an impediment’: Chief Patrol Agent of Del Rio sector discusses Border Patrol’s relationship with DPS

EAGLE PASS, Texas – For dozens of miles, Border Patrol agents travel up and down along the Rio Grande. KSAT was invited for an exclusive ride-along as Border Patrol agents on boat patrol watched for signs of smuggling and illegal crossings. They showed us spots along the river where they’ve seen groups of migrants crossing. … Read more

Bexar County couple facing charges for suspected repeated abuse of 4-month-old girl

Jacobo Jimenez Sanchez and Andrea Esmeralda Mena were arrested after two incidents in May led authorities to suspect the baby was suffering abuse at home. SAN ANTONIO — A Von Ormy couple is in custody and facing charges for repeatedly abusing their 4-month-old baby, resulting in serious injuries, Sheriff Javier Salazar said.  Salazar said the … Read more