OFFICIALS: Lawyer fatally shot son before ‘cremating’ him in Deep East Texas

The case remains under investigation. SABINE COUNTY, Texas — A Houston lawyer has been arrested after allegedly shooting his son before burning his body in Deep East Texas. Michael C. Howard is charged with murder and tampering with evidence in connection with the death of his son Mark Howard, 20, who had Down Syndrome. He … Read more

Traces of fentanyl found in dolphins, Texas A&M-Corpus Christi study finds

Some of those samples being found near Redfish Bay and the Laguna Madre. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — A new study from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi shows that dolphins in the Gulf of Mexico are exhibiting traces of fentanyl in their blubber. Researchers analyzed samples from 18 dolphins. Some of those samples were collected near Redfish … Read more

San Antonio City Council to decide if they want stricter dog policies

SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio council members will decide if they want stricter policies to address dog attacks in the city. The policy’s goals are for pet owners to be more responsible for their dogs and reduce stray animals in the community. If these new policies are approved, irresponsible pet owners could face significantly higher … Read more

SAPD cracking down on construction thieves, arresting a suspect tied to several cases

Israel Padilla is facing a burglary charge in connection to one incident, but police said more charges could be coming. SAN ANTONIO — On Wednesday, San Antonio police arrested a 54-year-old man for allegedly breaking into a newly built home and stealing high dollar appliances. Israel Padilla is facing a burglary charge in connection to … Read more

The Henry B. González Convention Center could expand over the San Antonio River Walk. What would that look like?

It’s a priority component of the city’s overarching Project Marvel dream. SAN ANTONIO — As major cities across Texas make plans to expand their biggest event spaces, San Antonio hopes to do the same with the Henry B. González Convention Center. In their first follow-up meeting since being publicly briefed on Project Marvel, the city’s … Read more