‘Kept him from harming and possibly killing any more people’ | Suspect shot, killed by police after driving through Killeen mall

Sgt. Bryan Washko said the suspect crashed through the front doors of the JC Penney and drove through the mall running over multiple people. KILLEEN, Texas — Texas Department of Public Safety Sgt. Bryan Washko said a person who drove through the Killeen mall Saturday night was shot and killed by authorities. It started around … Read more

‘An accomplished businessman’ | Tilman Fertitta nominated to serve as Trump’s ambassador to Italy

In a post to Truth Social, Trump praised Fertitta for his “long history of giving back to the community through numerous philanthropic initiatives.” HOUSTON — Houston Rockets owner and Landry’s CEO. Tilman Fertitta has been tapped to be the next ambassador to Italy. President-elect Donald Trump announced the nomination on Truth Social Saturday. Fertitta owns … Read more

SAPD officer indicted on two dozen counts of possession of child porn, disturbing details emerge

39-year-old Albert Sanchez had been with the department since 2008. SAN ANTONIO — (Editor’s note: The above video is from an earlier coverage of this story.) A San Antonio police officer has been indicted on two dozen counts of child pornography after his cell phone allegedly contained multiple explicit photos of underage children.  39-year-old Albert … Read more

Supporters welcome Jim ‘Mattress Mack’ McIngvale home after open heart surgery

“I’m glad to be back at work,” he said. “I asked my doctor, I said, ‘What should I do, doc?’ He said, ‘Go back to work.’ I said,’ you’re my kind of guy.’” HOUSTON — Supporters gathered at Gallery Furniture in Richmond Friday afternoon to welcome home Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale home after he underwent … Read more

Crystal City ISD layoffs shock community as holidays begin

The district cited financial constraints, an overprojection in enrollment, funding formulas and inflationary factors that led to their decision. SAN ANTONIO — The final hours of school heading into Christmas break are usually tinged with excitement and joy.  But the last day of Crystal City ISD’s fall semester arrived with a bombshell: When students return … Read more

‘I should have a little 1-year-old grandson running around’ | One year later, Matthew Guerra’s family reflects

Matthew was shot and killed along with his pregnant girlfriend in late 2023. The Guerras are now pursuing justice, including a new law, Baby Fabian’s Law. SAN ANTONIO — Saturday will mark one year since the deaths of Matthew Guerra, Savanah Soto and Baby Fabian. It’s a story that shocked many in San Antonio and … Read more