New Braunfels woman sentenced to 40 years in prison on child abuse charges

A New Braunfels woman receives a 40-year sentence for horrific abuse of her adopted children, highlighting severe child welfare failings and raising community alarm. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — A New Braunfels woman has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for abusing two of her adopted children. Investigators say Susan Ray Helton, 53, was a … Read more

Atascosa County renews push to find mother missing for more than 10 years

The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office intensifies efforts to find Michelle Longoria Villarreal, missing since 2014, with a $5,000 reward as her family seeks answers. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — The Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office is renewing the push to find amother missing for more than 12 years.  Michelle Longoria Villarreal was last seen Jan. 31, 2014, … Read more

Judson ISD votes to close four schools in Monday night meeting

Judson ISD plans to close four under-capacity schools amid declining enrollment and impact from state voucher programs, aiming to minimize student disruption. SAN ANTONIO — Another local school district is planning to close schools. Judson ISD’s board of trustees voted Monday night to close four schools, including an elementary school and a middle school.  The … Read more