‘Don’t let my son’s murder go unpunished’: $5K reward to solve shooting case outside west-side Walgreens

The family of Ricardo Ortega, a father of four killed outside a west-side Walgreens, pleads for justice as Crime Stoppers offers a $5,000 reward. SAN ANTONIO — The family of a father of three gunned down outside a west-side Walgreens is pleading for justice as investigators continue searching for his killer. For the first time, … Read more

67-year-old man arrested after machete attack outside San Antonio food mart, BCSO says

A victim was found with several lacerations that required 30 stitches after allegedly being attacked by a machete-wielding man. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 67-year-old man accused of attacking a man with a machete outside of a local food mart. On Aug. 16, BCSO responded to the Talley … Read more

San Antonio couple learns transplant was part of rare donor exchange at University Hospital

A rare donor exchange involving strangers saved a San Antonio couple’s lives through a liver transplant. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio couple who first shared their love story on Valentine’s Day returned to University Hospital Friday afternoon for a surprise reveal: the liver transplant that saved their lives was part of a rare donor … Read more

‘Going to be a long night’ | State Sen. Carol Alvarado of Houston plans filibuster to delay redistricting vote

Alvarado is no stranger to filibusters. To delay a voting rights vote in 2021, she stood and spoke for more than 15 hours. AUSTIN, Texas — It’s going to be a long night in the Texas Senate. That’s according to Sen. Carol Alvarado of Houston, who posted to social media that she plans to filibuster … Read more

BCSO: Toddler found wandering Bexar County apartment complex unsupervised

According to authorities, the parents have yet to be found. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County authorities say they’re investigating after a toddler believed to be 2 to 3 years old was found alone and wearing just a diaper at a northeast-side apartment complex Friday afternoon.  At this point, their parents haven’t been found, according to … Read more