Rep. Gonzales defends Dilley ICE detention center amid measles concerns and calls for closure

Rep. Tony Gonzales defended the Dilley ICE detention center as criticism grows over measles cases and reported conditions inside. SAN ANTONIO — A South Texas congressman is pushing back against growing criticism of the ICE detention facility in Dilley, calling it a “nice facility” even as other leaders and advocates raise concerns about health conditions … Read more

Suspect arrested after high-speed chase in Gillespie County narcotics investigation, sheriff says

A Gillespie County narcotics investigation ended with a high-speed chase and the arrest of Ryan McGill, who faces multiple felony drug and assault charges. FREDERICKSBURG, Texas — A months-long narcotics investigation in Gillespie County ended with a high-speed chase and the arrest of a suspect accused of distributing large amounts of illegal drugs across the … Read more

Fire destroys old Fuddruckers location on northeast side; arson investigators called

Fire crews responded to flames at an abandoned restaurant on Botts Lane Sunday night, and arson investigators are working to determine the cause. SAN ANTONIO — Firefighters battled a blaze at an abandoned restaurant on the city’s northeast side Sunday night. The San Antonio Fire Department was called around 9:07 p.m. to the 8600 block … Read more

BCSO: Cockfighting operation busted on far southwest side, multiple people taken into custody

Animal Control was also at the scene and will take the surviving animals into custody. SAN ANTONIO — Several people were taken into custody Sunday night in connection to a cockfighting investigation on the southwest side of the county, according to the sheriff’s office.  Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said the department was informed of … Read more