“There are not words strong enough to condemn violence directed toward the Jewish community,” Houston Mayor John Whitmire said. HOUSTON — Police presence was heightened across the Houston area as members of the Jewish community gathered for Hanukkah celebrations Sunday night, following a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia. Officers were visible … Read more
“It’s sad that it has to come down to people just picking up guns and shooting each other,” said Janie Edwards, Mother of Isaac Orosco. SAN ANTONIO — Families gathered Sunday evening at Main Plaza, lighting candles and offering prayers to remember loved ones lost to violence as part of the annual Worldwide Candle Lighting … Read more
Families remain displaced after a devastating fire destroyed 11 units at Falcon Ridge Apartments in Universal City. UNIVERSAL CITY, Texas — Dozens of families are still without homes following a fire that tore through an apartment complex in Universal City last week. City officials say 64 apartments at the Falcon Ridge Apartments were damaged in … Read more
Castle Hills police detained a suspect Friday morning in connection with a West Avenue burglary. Authorities say there is no ongoing threat. CASTLE HILLS, Texas — Castle Hills police are investigating a burglary-related incident that happened early Friday morning northwest of downtown San Antonio. According to the Castle Hills Police Department, officers were called to … Read more
The suspect is wanted for a felony charge of cruelty to a non-livestock animal involving the killing, poisoning, or serious bodily injury of an animal, officials say KERR COUNTY, Texas — Kerr Crime Stoppers is asking for the public’s help in locating a 26-year-old man wanted on a felony animal cruelty charge. George Christopher Carrasco … Read more
Ms. Caballero, 90, got a $300 bill from the city for an unpermitted/expired alarm system. It turned out to be a mistake. SAN ANTONIO — Magdalena Caballero, 90, called 911 on October 30th. She walked down her stairs and found smoke in her kitchen. “I came down and the whole thing was full of smoke. … Read more
The Jewish Federation of San Antonio is working with SAPD to keep San Antonio residents safe. SAN ANTONIO — Authorities in Australia are investigating a deadly attack that occurred during a Jewish holiday gathering as an act of terrorism, according to international officials. Australian officials say more than a dozen people were killed and dozens … Read more