Former Hays CISD teacher sentenced to life for decades-long child abuse

A Hays County jury sentenced Andrew Palmore to life in prison for the continuous sexual abuse of children, the DA’s office said. SAN MARCOS, Texas — A former Hays CISD teacher has been sentenced to life in prison for the continuous sexual abuse of children, the Hays County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday, Oct. 17. A … Read more

Former Hays CISD teacher sentenced to life in prison for decades-long child abuse

Andrew Palmore’s admitted abuse spanned more than two decades, according to prosecutors. SAN MARCOS, Texas — A former Hays CISD teacher has been sentenced to life in prison for the continuous sexual abuse of children, the Hays County District Attorney’s Office announced. A Hays County jury found Andrew Palmore, 53, guilty and sentenced him on Thursday, … Read more

Legacy Elementary welcomes first students in Uvalde, while paying tribute to Robb victims’ dreams

Legacy Elementary is built in memory of the 19 students and two teachers killed in the Robb Elementary shooting more than three years ago. UVALDE, Texas — On Monday, around 600 students and a cohort of teachers entered the doors of Legacy Elementary School in Uvalde for the first time–opening their books, taking attendance and … Read more

Texas mom charged with murder in 9-year-old daughter’s hot car death gave her melatonin, court docs say

Harris County Sheriff’s Office investigators say Gbemisola Akayinode left the child unattended in the vehicle for hours in July while working at a Galena Park plant. HARRIS COUNTY, Texas — Court documents reveal new details about the Houston-area woman charged with murder after her child died in a hot car over the summer.  Gbemisola G. … Read more

SAPD: 2 wanted on aggravated robbery charges arrested after brief west-side standoff

The suspects, a man and a woman, were arrested “without incident,” officials said. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police say a man and woman wanted in connected with aggravated robbery crimes on the west side were taken into custody in the 1000 block of San Fernando Street on Monday afternoon.  The suspects, who haven’t been … Read more

San Antonio man gets 45 years after abusing his son to death in 2022, apologizes in court

Derrick Coles was convicted in August after authorities accused him of forcing his young boy into military-style exercises and discipline. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio man was sentenced by a judge to 45 years in prison after his young son was found to have been forced into hours of military-style exercises resulting in major … Read more

Man charged after online threats ahead of ‘No Kings’ protest; Graffiti appears across District 9

Flores was taken into custody and charged with terroristic threats impacting public services. He has since been released on bond. SAN ANTONIO — A 66-year-old man has been arrested after allegedly posting threats aimed at protesters planning to attend Saturday’s “No Kings” demonstration. According to the San Antonio Police Department, Robert Flores made multiple threatening … Read more