Kirby Police say a man impersonating a ‘state inspector’ targeted family-owned businesses

A man claiming he worked for the state is now facing a third degree felony charge after demanding payments. SAN ANTONIO — Ricky Campos is a mechanic at his dad’s shop – Rico’s Garage. He was working underneath a car when Laprentice James County arrived. According to the affidavit, County stated he was there to … Read more

After over 50 thousand 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 thousand 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.   … Read more

Investigators identify body discovered nearly 45 years ago in Medina County

The breakthrough comes after persistent collaborative efforts with multiple forensic agencies and recent advances in forensic science. MEDINA COUNTY, Texas — In a press release from the Medina County Sheriff’s Office, deputies confirmed a significant breakthrough in a decades-old cold case after investigators positively identified a body found nearly 45 years ago. On November 26, … Read more

‘Meritless’: Bexar Co. DA says he’ll defend voter registration mailers decision amid lawsuit from Texas AG

The proposal was approved by the Bexar County Commissioners Court at its Tuesday meeting. County Judge Sakai said they received a legal opinion beforehand. SAN ANTONIO — This article includes reporting by The Texas Tribune.  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, continuing a crusade against what he deems potentially illegal voting-related practices in the months leading … Read more

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over measure to mail out voter registration forms. The county’s DA calls the lawsuit ‘meritless.’

The proposal was approved by the Bexar County Commissioners Court at its Tuesday meeting. County Judge Sakai said they received a legal opinion beforehand. SAN ANTONIO — This article includes reporting by The Texas Tribune.  Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, continuing a crusade against what he deems potentially illegal voting-related practices in the months leading … Read more