San Antonio Park Police officer arrested on family violence charge, placed on administrative duty

A San Antonio Park Police officer was arrested on a family violence charge involving impeding breathing or circulation, officials say. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio Park Police officer has been arrested on a family violence charge and placed on administrative duty, officials said. According to the San Antonio Park Police Department, Officer Juan Esqueda … Read more

SAPD: 12-year-old killed, two injured after major wreck possibly caused by racing

San Antonio authorities said a child around 12 years old was in the vehicle believed to have been racing. Police believe his uncle was behind the wheel. SAN ANTONIO — A 12-year-old child was killed and two others were injured in a major accident on the near-northwest side that possibly involved street racing, SAPD says.  … Read more

Alamo Colleges to shift focus of March 31 closure amid Cesar Chavez allegations

District officials encouraged students, faculty and staff to use the time to support local communities through service activities. SAN ANTONIO — The Alamo Colleges District announced it will shift the focus of its planned March 31 closure following recent allegations involving labor leader Cesar Chavez. In a statement posted to social media, the Alamo Colleges … Read more

Testimony continues in Day 2 of the trial of Christopher Preciado, accused in the deaths of a family of three | Live updates

As Christopher Preciado stands trial for capital murder, San Antonio is absorbed in the tragic case of a couple and their unborn child killed in a drug deal. SAN ANTONIO — A pregnant woman days away from giving birth, her boyfriend and their unborn child were killed in what police describe as a drug deal gone wrong … Read more

San Antonio police warn of phone scam using spoofed city numbers

SAPD says scammers are posing as police and demanding money, urging residents to hang up and report suspicious calls. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are warning residents about a scam involving callers posing as law enforcement. According to the San Antonio Police Department, scammers are using spoofed city phone numbers starting with 210-207 to … Read more

Dozens of live pythons found hidden in tractor at Laredo bridge, CBP says

Customs officers discovered 39 live pythons concealed inside a tractor during an outbound inspection at the World Trade Bridge. LAREDO, Texas — Dozens of live pythons were discovered hidden inside a tractor at a South Texas border crossing, according to authorities. U.S. Customs and Border Protection says officers intercepted 39 live pythons during an outbound … Read more