DPS agent injured amid high-speed chase that ends in far south-side crash, officials say

Officials report a high-speed chase ended with a crash on Highway 16, injuring a DPS agent. SAN ANTONIO — A high-speed chase ended in a multi-vehicle crash down Highway 16 on the far south side Monday afternoon, according to officials.  Authorities said the pursuit began in McMullen County around 3 p.m. after a deputy spotted … Read more

Texas lieutenant governor calls for criminal investigation into Texas Southern University after audit

HOUSTON — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Texas Department of Public Safety to launch an investigation into Texas Southern University after Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says a state audit revealed thousands of unauthorized invoices totaling hundreds of millions of dollars. The Texas State Auditor’s Office has been conducting an audit of TSU since … Read more

3 ex-SAPD officers found not guilty of murder, other charges in connection with Melissa Perez’s 2023 killing

The verdict capped a monthlong trial in which defense witnesses testified that the investigation into the shooting was rushed and biased. SAN ANTONIO — Three former San Antonio police officers were found not guilty on all counts following a monthlong trial over Melissa Perez’s 2023 death. The jury took less than two hours to deliberate … Read more

Melissa Perez shooting trial: 3 ex-SAPD officers found not guilty of murder, other charges after woman’s 2023 killing

The verdict capped a monthlong trial in which defense witnesses testified that the investigation into the shooting was rushed and biased. SAN ANTONIO — Three former San Antonio police officers were found not guilty on all counts following a monthlong trial over Melissa Perez’s 2023 death. The jury took less than two hours to deliberate … Read more

Cowboys football player’s death highlights critical need for mental health awareness

Mental health experts stress awareness and resources after Cowboys player’s death. DALLAS — Teams across the National Football League held a moment of reflection Sunday to honor 24-year-old Marshawn Kneeland. Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland was found dead on Nov. 6 from a self-inflicted gunshot wound in Frisco, Texas, just days after scoring his … Read more