‘Entirely preventable’: Families of Camp Mystic campers file lawsuit accusing Hill Country retreat of negligence, reckless disregard

The lawsuit, filed in Travis County, aims for “accountability and truth” over the tragedy at the Kerr County camp. SAN ANTONIO — A new lawsuit filed by families who lost children at Camp Mystic in the July 4 flooding accuses the popular Kerr County retreat of failing to implement evacuation plans and ignoring weather warnings … Read more

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