15-year-old killed, another injured in Fort Worth stabbing, police say

According to police, the victim who died was a 15-year-old boy. FORT WORTH, Texas — A 15-year-old boy was killed and another person critically injured Friday afternoon following a stabbing in Fort Worth, police said. According to a news release from Fort Worth PD, officers were dispatched about 3:44 p.m. to the 2700 block of … Read more

‘They gave me hope.’ | Routine fire call in Smith County turns into an emotional reunion and prayer

Months earlier, while off duty, Holly had stopped to help her change a flat tire. This time, the ESD 2 team was once again there in a moment of need. TYLER, Texas — A routine emergency call in Smith County turned into something much more meaningful when a homeowner recognized one of the firefighters who … Read more

SA nightclub owner accused of sexually assaulting teen runaway he let work at his club, affidavit says

Merlo has been charged with sexual assault of a child and exploitation of a child, and was given bonds totaling $200,000. SAN ANTONIO — The owner of an east-side nightclub has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and child exploitation. 41-year-old Oscar Melo Jr. was arrested after police say a 14-year-old … Read more

San Antonio nightclub owner arrested after police say he sexually assaulted 14-year-old runaway he let work at his club

Merlo has been charged with sexual assault of a child and exploitation of a child, and was given bonds totaling $200,000. SAN ANTONIO — The owner of an east-side nightclub has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child and child exploitation. 41-year-old Oscar Melo Jr. was arrested after police say a 14-year-old … Read more

‘You don’t have to suffer in silence’ | San Antonio nonprofit host 5K walk to raise awareness of domestic violence and victims of unsolved crimes

“There have been situations where the spouse or boyfriend’s actions were questionable. In some cases, it’s believed they were responsible for the missing person.” SAN ANTONIO — With domestic violence rates among the highest in Texas, according to Metro Health, advocates in San Antonio are stepping up efforts to raise awareness and offer hope to … Read more

Wanted man arrested in Texas for alleged aggravated assault of a child

Mercado was allegedly wanted for aggravated assault of a child and his arrest stems from an ongoing criminal investigation headed by Schertz PD. SAN ANTONIO — The Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Fugitive Apprehension Unit and Schertz Police Department have arrested a man who was wanted for aggravated assault of a child. On Thursday, officials say detectives … Read more