Texas police chiefs unite to address mental health crisis responses

Police chiefs emphasize the importance of collaboration in handling mental health crises, advocating for medical intervention over arrests. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — It is a dangerous trend, according to the people who are trying their best to stop the shootings. Police say violent incidents involving people experiencing mental health crises are up around the area. … Read more

‘Scariest situation of my entire life’ | Couple lucky to be alive after big rig drags them down the highway, causing them to flip before taking off

The hunt in on for the driver. They are asking anyone with dash cam video or photos to come forward to help them identify the driver of the 18-wheeler. SAN ANTONIO — Terror on the expressway as a San Antonio couple says they are lucky to be alive after an 18-wheeler hit them, and then … Read more

SAFD: 1 dead, 2 others hurt after showing up to Baptist hospital with apparent gunshot injuries

It’s unclear at this point how the trio were injured. San Antonio authorities are investigating. SAN ANTONIO — One person died at a southwest-San Antonio hospital Tuesday evening after showing up with two others saying they had been shot, officials with the fire department said.  Authorities are still working to determine what happened to the … Read more

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announces run for US Senate

Paxton announced his campaign Tuesday, challenging a seat long held by John Cornyn. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced Tuesday that he is officially running for U.S. Senate. Paxton made the announcement during an appearance on Fox News’ “The Ingraham Angle.”  “It’s definitely time for a change in Texas,” Paxton said. “We … Read more

Bexar County slashes backlog of cases but struggles with staff shortage

Bexar County DA Joe Gonzales reports backlog cases decrease with help from 45 attorneys working overtime. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales states the backlog of cases has now decreased, despite several challenges preventing the backlog from being completed overall.  For over a year, a group of 45 attorneys have been … Read more

‘The disinformation…has to stop.’ | Fatal stabbing of Frisco student athlete sparks community tension

As police investigate the fatal stabbing of Austin Metcalf, families face grief, threats, and a wave of misinformation spreading across social media. FRISCO, Texas — A fatal stabbing at a high school track meet has left the community shaken and divided, as families mourn and misinformation spreads online.  Seventeen-year-old Austin Metcalf, a student-athlete at Memorial … Read more