Preciado trial Day 6 | Testimony continues in trial over Savanah Soto, Matthew Guerra deaths

Christopher Preciado’s capital murder trial progresses as he is accused of killing a family, with claims of self-defense disputed by police evidence. SAN ANTONIO — The capital murder trial of the man accused in the deaths of a family of three is entering a second week. Christopher Preciado is now on trial in the deaths … Read more

16-year-old last seen in Floresville over a week ago has been located

Texas DPS says she had last been seen on foot on the night of Friday, March 13 in Wilson County. FLORESVILLE, Texas — UPDATE The Floresville Police Department reports that the missing 16-year-old has been located and is safe. ————– Authorities are asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 16-year-old last seen in … Read more

Texas Education Agency orders public schools to remove mentions of Cesar Chavez from lessons

Schools were also directed to cancel or change celebrations of the late civil rights leader amid allegations of sexual abuse. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Education Agency on Monday directed all public schools in the state to revise lesson plans to remove mentions of Cesar Chavez after sexual abuse allegations surfaced against the labor leader. … Read more

SAISD school board votes to close Rhodes Middle School during hours-long meeting

Dozens of parents, students, and staff urged the board to keep the school open. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Independent School District’s board voted Monday night to close Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School as part of their “right-sizing” plan.  The decision came after an hourslong, packed meeting where dozens of parents, students, and staff urged … Read more

SAFD investigating fire possibly caused by ‘pile of oily rags’ outside south-side commercial laundry service

The fire was on the outside of a business in the area, mostly causing external damage to several plastic bins as well as the exterior of the metal building. SAN ANTONIO — Fire officials are investigating a fire they say started on the outside of a commercial laundry service Monday night. Around 10:38 p.m., SAFD … Read more