Man’s body found on sidewalk by mailman, death ruled a homicide, officials say

On Tuesday, the victim was identified as 30-year-old Johnny Joe Montoya. The medical examiner also says his cause of death was a gunshot wound. SAN ANTONIO — A mailman discovered a man’s body on a sidewalk west of downtown Saturday morning, according to San Antonio police.  SAPD was called to the 200 block of Dorris … Read more

‘I’m too high to cry.’ | Plano man sentenced to 50 years in prison for killing his mom

When Plano police arrived at the victim’s home, they found the 61-year-old mother wrapped in a blanket and badly beaten. PLANO, Texas — A Plano man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison for the brutal killing of his mother, Collin County District Attorney announced. Robert Lee Timmons Jr., 34, admitted to beating and … Read more

‘Our children’s lives were cut short’: Camp Mystic parents to testify as Texas lawmakers weigh safety reforms after deadly flood

The Wednesday hearings will represent the first time loved ones of Camp Mystic victims will publicly testify. SAN ANTONIO — Parents of the 27 girls and staffers who died when floodwaters overwhelmed Camp Mystic the morning of July 4 are set to testify publicly before Texas lawmakers for the first time, according to a coalition … Read more

Houston-area school bus driver pulled over to perform field sobriety tests with students on board

The district said the driver passed two field sobriety tests and an alcohol test. The district said it’s awaiting the results of a drug test. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Cell phone videos and other images are sparking concern in the Anthony Middle School community after a Cy-Fair ISD bus driver was pulled over on the … Read more

Spurs confident in upcoming City Council vote that could dictate momentum and future of Project Marvel

One resolution calls for City Council to pause on approving the nonbinding term sheet for a new Spurs arena. The other item would lead to finalizing the agreement. SAN ANTONIO — With the San Antonio City Council on the verge of deciding the immediate direction of Project Marvel, the Spurs organization is keeping hopeful in … Read more

More Democratic House members join state Rep. Nicole Collier on chamber floor in protest

On Tuesday afternoon, several Democrats ripped up the permission slips they need to leave the chamber. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas House Democrats are staging a new kind of protest ahead of an expected vote on a proposed new congressional map on Wednesday. State Rep. Nicole Collier (D-Fort Worth) spent the night on the House floor … Read more