Suspect faces capital murder charge in North Austin shooting of Caldwell County deputy

The shooting happened at Club Rodeo on North Lamar Boulevard just after 2 a.m. Sunday. Another man also faces a charge related to the incident. AUSTIN, Texas — A 38-year-old man is facing six charges, including capital murder of a peace officer, after a Caldwell County deputy was killed in a shooting in North Austin … Read more

Several malnourished dogs, chickens rescued after man arrested for cockfighting and animal cruelty, BCSO says

Video evidence obtained by investigators allegedly showed the man strangling a dog and provoking roosters to fight, according to BCSO. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a man on cockfighting and animal cruelty charges after several dogs and chickens were found in unlivable conditions. On Jan. 1, deputies responded to … Read more

‘We’ve been waiting for this’: Venezuelans in San Antonio react to removal of President Nicolás Maduro

“30 years of injustice, deaths, persecutions that has caused millions of families to separate, because we had to flea our country because we were being persecuted.” SAN ANTONIO — Venezuelans living in San Antonio reacted with a mix of relief, hope and cautious optimism after reports surfaced that President Nicolás Maduro had been arrested following … Read more

Haven for Hope’s Share the Warmth drive returns to help San Antonio’s homeless

The donation drive will be collecting coats, scarves, gloves and other cold-weather gear Saturday, January 10 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. SAN ANTONIO — As temperatures drop across South Texas, the need for warm clothing is becoming more urgent for those experiencing homelessness. Next weekend, Haven for Hope will host its third annual “Share … Read more

Suspected wrong-way crash leaves woman critically injured in northeast San Antonio, police say

SAPD says the 43-year-old suspect was traveling the wrong way and collided with the victim’s vehicle head-on. He was evaluated for signs of intoxication. SAN ANTONIO — A 21-year-old woman was critically injured in a wrong-way crash early Sunday at the intersection of North Foster Road and FM 78, according to San Antonio police. SAPD … Read more