$17 million goes to local researchers studying military PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, suicide

SAN ANTONIO – Dr. Alan Peterson is a U.S. Air Force veteran who was deployed three times. “It was in Iraq in 2004-05. That’s when I realized the need to address the psychological wounds of war,” Peterson said. Recommended Videos He landed at UT Health San Antonio, doing incredible research to help people like those … Read more

Shade structure, solar lighting among upgrades at Von Ormy City Park

SAN ANTONIO – City of Von Ormy and Bexar County officials on Tuesday celebrated the completion of upgrades at Von Ormy City Park during a ribbon-cutting event. Key improvements to the park include the installation of a shade structure and solar lighting, a news release said. Bexar County provided $50,000 for the project. Original News … Read more

Pregnant woman allegedly stabbed multiple times by neighbor following an altercation, police say

Police say the victim was transported to San Antonio Military Medical Center (SAMMC) with non life-threatening injuries. SAN ANTONIO — Police responded to a cutting that occurred Tuesday afternoon at a trailer park off Highway 87 and Foster Meadows on the city’s far southeast side, where a pregnant woman was reportedly stabbed multiple times by … Read more

Bexar County officials respond to missing jury duty scam

Bexar County Jury Services is warning against a fraudulent scam targeting residents. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Public Information Office released a statement in response to a scam that is targeting Bexar County citizens regarding missed jury duty. According to the release, the Central Jury Services Department received several phone calls from residents reporting … Read more

Missing jury duty scam prompts response from Bexar County officials

Bexar County Jury Services is warning against a fraudulent scam targeting residents. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Public Information Office released a statement in response to a scam that is targeting Bexar County citizens regarding missed jury duty. According to the release, the Central Jury Services Department received several phone calls from residents reporting … Read more

Michelle Barrientes Vela’s sons arrested, accused of assaulting San Antonio police officers

SAN ANTONIO – The three adult sons of convicted ex-Bexar County constable Michelle Barrientes Vela were arrested Monday night, accused of assaulting San Antonio police officers who responded to a paramedic in trouble call at a Northwest Side auto dealership. Michael Barrientes Vela, 21, Anthony Barrientes Vela, 25, and Carlos Barrientes Vela, 29, face charges … Read more