Bexar Co. committee chairman fired for reportedly calling county commissioner ‘derogatory name’

Letters to the County Judge claim it was said during a private conversation with another member of the same committee. SAN ANTONIO — A Bexar County Committee Chairman has been fired after he reportedly called a county commissioner a derogatory name. Letters to the County Judge claim it was said during a private conversation with … Read more

Coroner releases autopsy report for 29-year-old mother who died saving son from stolen vehicle

Three suspects, including two 16-year-olds, are charged in her death. COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Franklin County Coroner’s Office released the autopsy report for a 29-year-old mother who died saving her son from a stolen vehicle in southeast Columbus this summer. Alexa Stakely died on July 11 from blunt impacts to the head and extremities with skull … Read more

‘Please let my baby be OK’ | Mother of child ejected from car recounts harrowing hit-and-run crash in South Austin

Austin police said the car that was not carrying the child took off from the scene and later revealed the vehicle was stolen. AUSTIN, Texas — Jennifer Thornton said she remembers every second of a car crash that sent her 7-year-old son flying from the vehicle they were in. The crash happened in the area … Read more

SAPD: Man taking trash out accidentally shoots and kills himself; Neighbors question police report

Investigators say the 58-year-old victim slipped on mud and accidentally shot himself in the torso. A neighbor claims there was arguing before gun shot was heard. SAN ANTONIO — A man was shot and killed while taking his trash out early Tuesday morning, according to the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD).  It happened in the … Read more