Deleted texts helped convince jurors man killed trans woman because of gender ID, foreperson says

Elder said that determining the reason for committing the crime is “what took four hours.” COLUMBIA, S.C. — When jurors first began weighing the fate of a man charged with murdering the transgender woman he’d been seeing secretly, they had little problem concluding that he fired the gun, the jury foreperson said. The most difficult task … Read more

Roommates found dead in apparent murder-suicide near Jersey Village, deputies say

Though the two women were found dead Monday, deputies believe the women have been dead since Saturday. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Two women were found dead Monday in an apparent murder-suicide at an apartment complex near Jersey Village, according to deputies. Though the two women were found dead Monday, deputies believe the women have been … Read more

VIA to honor community leaders for their impact on local public transit at Hall of Honor unveiling

The pioneers who helped lead transit development efforts in the Alamo City will be honored by VIA Metro Transit. SAN ANTONIO — Esperanza “Hope” Andrade and the late Marilyn Jones will be honored later this week for their influence and advocacy efforts toward the San Antonio transit system. Andrade, a successful entrepreneur and businesswoman, will … Read more