Bexar County Sheriff’s Office looking to hire federal employees affected by mass layoffs

Sheriff Javier Salazar said the federal employees make ideal candidates for several reasons. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar wants to hire federal employees who have been laid off or may be on the chopping block. The sheriff said they make ideal candidates for BCSO. “Here you have these folks who I know … Read more

‘Like something ripped out of your heart’ | Atascosa County family keeping faith alive after fire destroys home

The Duke Fire leveled at least 17 structures, including nine homes in Atascosa County on Tuesday. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — Jessica Guerra came home to nothing but a smoldering pile of debris filled with memories and her partner attempting to extinguish the remaining embers. “It’s like something ripped out of your heart for building for … Read more

Former Devine fire chief voluntarily resigns after arrest

Greg Atkinson was booked into the Medina County Jail after turning himself in to authorities amid allegations of sexual harassment. DEVINE, Texas — A former Devine Volunteer Fire & Rescue chief who turned himself in last week amid allegations of sexual harassment, has voluntarily resigned. Greg Atkinson was booked into the Medina County Jail last … Read more