Suspect at center of deadly shooting spree in Texas attempts to escape from jail

An affidavit states that Shane James Jr., the suspect arrested for the shooting spree between San Antonio and Austin, attempts to escape from the Travis County Jail. TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas — Shane James Jr. was arrested on Tuesday as the main suspect in the deadly shooting spree that took place between San Antonio and Austin, … Read more

UTSA announces plans for closure of Inclusive Excellence office amid higher education landscape shift

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s largest public university is charting a new course for its soon-to-be-closed Office of Inclusive Excellence. The move comes as public universities in Texas grapple with a shifting Texas higher education landscape. Per a new law signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in June — and in accordance with guidance from the … Read more

Three men arrested after shooting at off-duty detective’s vehicle on northwest side, SAPD says

San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said an off-duty detective was at his daughter’s apartment complex when he saw someone breaking into his truck. SAN ANTONIO — Three men were arrested after shooting at an off-duty San Antonio detective on the northwest-side, police said.  The shooting happened around 1:30p.m. at an apartment complex on Camino … Read more