Bexar County authorities looking for missing 17-year-old boy, last seen on far west side

Authorities describe Sammy as being 5-foot-7 inches tall, weighing about 200 pounds with brown eyes and dark brown hair. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in locating a missing 17-year-old last seen on San Antonio’s far west side. According to BCSO, Sammy Mercado was last seen around … Read more

BCSO: Two men posed as law enforcement before breaking into woman’s home on southeast side

Investigators said the suspects fled in a bronze-colored SUV with medium-tinted windows and black rims. SAN ANTONIO — Two men are accused of posing as law enforcement officers before breaking into a woman’s home on the southeast side, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the break-in happened just before 6 p.m. Saturday … Read more

‘It’s been five years:’ Bexar County resident frustrated over growing homeless encampments on northeast side

While Alyson Alvarado said she sympathizes with those experiencing homelessness, she worries about the impact on nearby residents, wildlife and the environment. SAN ANTONIO — One resident in northeast Bexar County is pushing for action in light of a growing homeless encampment that’s been accompanied by mounting trash piles throughout the area.  “This area is … Read more

‘Our community is hurting:’ Mental health may have played a role after police say a mother killed her 2 children

“Taking the lives of children is never the answer. There’s help out there, whatever demons she was fighting.” SAN ANTONIO — Nearly 200 people gathered Sunday evening at a vigil to remember two young children whose deaths have shaken the San Antonio community after authorities accused their mother of killing them and setting their bodies … Read more