16-year-old boy charged in murder case faces second murder charge in separate case
Rene Gonzales has been certified as an adult in one murder case and certification is pending in a second case.
‘We will rebuild’: Local pastor responds to fire that heavily damaged church
A fire that started on the outside of New Testament Missionary Baptist Church caused heavy damage inside the building. Arson investigators are trying to determine how it started.
Texas is struggling to diversify its mental health workforce as the state becomes less white
More than 40% of the state’s population is Hispanic, but its mental health provider population is more than 80% white. TEXAS, USA — This story was first published in the Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Lynette Carrillo felt alone. Looking around at her small doctoral psychology class at Texas Woman’s University in 2021, … Read more
Another Bexar County jail inmate dies while behind bars; second in as many days
Sheriff Salazar said his agency is considering new ways to potentially help inmates who are detoxing. SAN ANTONIO — Officials say a man jailed in Bexar County died after he was found “unresponsive” in his cell Friday morning, marking the second such incident in as many days at the detention center located just west of … Read more
Local scouts win Sea Scout National Flagship Fleet for first time in the council’s history
They earned the award after a great performance in the on-the-water activities and community service. SAN ANTONIO — The Boy Scouts Sea Scout 26 Ship Alamo won their first ever Sea Scout National Flagship Fleet for first time in the Alamo Area Council’s history. The scouts earned the award after a great performance in the … Read more
Meet the creator behind these vibrant, outrageous Fiesta hats that speak for themselves
Each hat can take anywhere between two to three days to make. The labor of love is evident. SAN ANTONIO — Why fit in when you can stand out during Fiesta? Helping attendees of San Antonio’s biggest “party with a purpose” to do just that is Alamo City native Patty Garcia Duarte, the owner of … Read more
Man with stab wound asks woman sitting outside her home to call police
He was transported to the hospital for treatment, but didn’t tell police how the stabbing happened. SAN ANTONIO — A woman sitting outside her home was unexpectedly approached by a man with a life-threatening stab wound who asked her to call police. The incident happened in the 100 block of Tesla Drive on San Antonio’s … Read more