Man accused in road rage shooting turns himself in after months on the run, officials say

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Karnes County deputies say Abraham Ferrer had been on the run since November, when he was arrested in Gonzales County but later freed after posting bond. KARNES COUNTY, Texas — A man wanted in connection with a road rage shooting and a multi-county chase is back in custody after turning himself in months after authorities … Read more

SAFD: Fire destroys home on north side; residents escape safely

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An early-morning fire destroyed a two-story home on Robinwood Lane, but all residents escaped safely and firefighters prevented the flames from spreading. SAN ANTONIO — A two-story home was destroyed in an early-morning fire on the north side of San Antonio Tuesday morning. Firefighters were called around 2:53 a.m. to the 16100 block of Robinwood … Read more

‘It’s been really hard’: Camp Mystic director opens up about decision to reopen one of its campuses, and the investment in safety

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Camp Director Britt Eastland, whose father was among those killed, said the decision to reopen Cypress Lake came after months of prayer, reflection and feedback. HUNT, Texas — Camp Mystic will reopen one of its two campuses this summer, offering families a chance to return less than a year after catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe … Read more

DPS responds to suspicious package delivered to Texas Sen. Pete Flores’s home

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Law enforcement responded to the lawmaker’s Atascosa County home Monday afternoon. SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement agencies responded to a “suspicious package” that was delivered to State Sen. Pete Flores’s home Monday, the lawmaker’s chief of staff said.  The package was eventually found to be “harmless.” A … Read more

Fire breaks out in vacant building at downtown San Antonio apartment complex, SAFD says

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SAFD was called to the Soap Factory Apartments, located at 500 North Santa Rosa, for a structure fire around 8:25 p.m. Monday. SAN ANTONIO — For the second time in five days, San Antonio fire crews found themselves responded to flames at the Soap Factory Apartments downtown. SAFD was called to 500 North Santa Rosa … Read more

Texas AG accuses major grocers of spraying pesticides on organic produce

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A statewide investigation has been launched accusing unnamed grocery stores of failing to inform consumers about the spray. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton claims that major grocery chains are spraying organic fruits and vegetables with pesticides. A statewide investigation has been launched by the Texas Attorney General’s Office, which accuses unnamed grocery … Read more