Woman bitten on leg after encounter with loose dogs on the northwest side, officials say

Animal Services contacted the owner of the dogs and they were issued criminal citations for failing to secure their pets. SAN ANTONIO — A woman was bitten after encountering several dogs during a walk on the southwest side, police say. Authorities say the 44-year-old woman was walking on West Southcross Boulevard at about 4 p.m. … Read more

Community-based training will predict and prevent violence in Uvalde, police say

Educators and law enforcement partners are participating in behavioral threat assessment training this week. Officials say the program has already shown success. UVALDE, Texas — A community healing from tragedy is working to stop more violent attacks before they start. At the SSGT Willie de Leon Civic Center in Uvalde, more than 30 people are … Read more

Schertz PD: Woman discovered outside Whataburger with gunshot wound, taken to hospital

SCHERTZ, Texas — A woman was hospitalized in “grave condition” after she was discovered shot in a vehicle outside a Schertz Whataburger on Wednesday, authorities said.  The Schertz Police Department (SPD) said in a press release that it appeared to be a self-inflicted gunshot wound. The unidentified victim was found “slumped over” in her car … Read more

‘It was a huge relief’ | Victim’s family reacts after man turns himself in for murder at apartment complex in April

Monday, after a Crime Stoppers report on the crime, Rios called 911 to turn himself in, police said. He was taken to the homicide office where he was interviewed. SAN ANTONIO — A man has turned himself in to authorities in connection to a murder at an apartment complex back in April of this year. … Read more

‘Heavy law enforcement’ presence at Schertz Whataburger, police confirm

SCHERTZ, Texas — In a social media post by Schertz Police Department, officials confirmed a heavy law enforcement presence at a Whataburger. According to police, officers responded to a disturbance call Wednesday night at the Whataburger located at 5570 FM3009 where the scene remains active at this time. It is not clear at this time … Read more

‘Like a BOOM!’ | Ceiling falls on woman’s head as she slept during torrential downpour

It happened in Live Oak during Tuesday morning’s floods. LIVE OAK, Texas — A woman in a community northeast of San Antonio woke up Tuesday to parts of her ceiling falling on her head. Now, she’s left with this giant hole above her bedroom that’s nearly as wide as the entire ceiling. This happened during … Read more

After over 50,000 stops were missed by garbage trucks in 2023, city spends $6 million on new technology to provide solution

The Solid Waste Management Department explains part of the problem comes from the paper maps garbage truck drivers have to navigate their routes. SAN ANTONIO — Over 50,000 stops were missed by garbage trucks across San Antonio. In previous years, that number was even higher with almost 65,000 missed collection calls per year.   It’s … Read more