Judge rules that Ken Paxton doesn’t have authority to sue Bexar Co. over Immigrant Legal Defense Fund

Earlier this month, Paxton filed a lawsuit against the program that launched more than a year ago to provide free legal assistance to immigrant families. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County celebrates a legal victory over a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Friday, a judge ruled Paxton does not have the authority to … Read more

Police respond to Harlandale HS for report of student with handgun; lockdown lifted

SAN ANTONIO — Officials with Harlandale ISD say Harlandale High School was placed on a lockdown Friday afternoon “as a precaution” while law enforcement responded to the south-side campus after a 911 report of a student possible armed with a handgun.  A parent told KENS 5 the lockdown was initiated around 3:30 p.m. By 5:35 … Read more

UT San Antonio political expert weighs in on potential censure of Mayor Jones

Jon Taylor noted while a successful censure carries no legal penalties, it’s important to look out for potential impacts on future mayoral-council relations. SAN ANTONIO — On Monday, the San Antonio City Council will hold a special meeting to discuss the potential censure of Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones, citing alleged unprofessional interactions over the past … Read more

2 charged with capital murder after teen shot, killed in New Braunfels

An 18-year-old, who is still recovering in the hospital from a gunshot wound, and 16-year-old have been charged with capital murder after a teen was fatally shot. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A 16-year-old boy was killed and an 18-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting Thursday evening in New Braunfels, authorities said. Around 6 … Read more

Harlandale HS placed on lockdown amid police response to report of student with handgun

SAN ANTONIO — Officials with Harlandale ISD say Harlandale High School was placed on a lockdown Friday afternoon “as a precaution” while law enforcement responded to the south-side campus after a 911 report.  The 911 call was prompted due to a report of a student believed to be in possession of a handgun. The lockdown … Read more