‘Turn around don’t drown’ | First responders share how to avoid stalling your vehicle when it floods, what to do if it is submerged

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One risky decision to go down a water-filled road could end up costing you your life and even the lives of first responders. BEAUMONT, Texas — Several drivers in Beaumont found themselves submerged Wednesday morning in Beaumont. In the dark of night as the rain poured they accidentally drove right into danger along MLK. One … Read more

‘Keep his memory alive’ | Mother remembers son who tragically died 30 years ago by offering scholarship in his name

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At the time, Aaron Rodriguez was 16-years-old and a student at Holy Cross High School. The night before this birthday, he was hit by a drunk driver. A San Antonio mother said her son died a hero. Jeannie Quiroz is remembering her son who was tragically killed 30 years ago. At the time, Aaron Rodriguez … Read more

Recycling plant where six fires ignited is headed to court due to alleged violations, Senator says

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State Senator José Menéndez says in December, Monterrey Iron & Metal was brought before a judge due to code compliance violations — they requested a jury trial. SAN ANTONIO — Residents on San Antonio’s southwest-side are calling for accountability. The area is home to most of the city’s metal and recycling plants. Most are located … Read more

‘Just a sad situation’ | Witness recalls moment SAPD shoots, kills man on city’s south side

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Investigators said the man had fired off at least one shot towards them before they returned fire. SAN ANTONIO — A south-side man is recalling the moment San Antonio police shot and killed a murder suspect Tuesday night. Investigators said the man had fired off at least one shot towards them before they returned fire. … Read more

‘Just a sad situation’ | Witness recalls moment SAPD shoots, kills man on the south-side Tuesday

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Investigators said the man had fired off at least one shot towards them before they returned fire. SAN ANTONIO — A south-side man is recalling the moment San Antonio police shot and killed a murder suspect Tuesday night. Investigators said the man had fired off at least one shot towards them before they returned fire. … Read more

The Bexar County Civil Rights Division has taken three officers to court so far. The cases all ended in mistrials.

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Here’s what the San Antonio Police Officer’s Association and District Attorney is saying after back-to-back mistrials. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office created and staffed their Civil Rights Division in early 2021. The division handles officer-involved shootings and allegations of excessive force against law enforcement.  After bringing charges against three SAPD … Read more