‘Ready to Work’ team seeks to implement two initiatives totaling $3.1 million

These programs could help employees move up the career ladder without remaining stagnant in the jobs they possess. SAN ANTONIO — In 2020, the Ready To Work program commenced. After four years, there has been 11,315 applicants eager to participate in the program while 6,441 participants are enrolled in training, and another 569 have found … Read more

Man convicted in the murder of Jacob Dubois, young Schertz man who disappeared in 2021

Ethan Beckman initially faced a tampering with evidence charge before he was indicted in March 2023 for allegedly murdering Dubois, who was 22 when he went missing. SAN ANTONIO — Three years after a young Schertz man disappeared from his home — sparking a prolonged search and eventual murder investigation — 23-year-old Ethan Beckman has been … Read more

Suspects facing several charges for stealing car at gas station, leading deputies on a chase, BCSO says

Police say no one was injured in the robbery. SAN ANTONIO — Multiple local law enforcement agencies including Texas DPS, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, and the Atascosa Sheriff’s Office helped arrest three suspects after an aggravated robbery on Tuesday morning.  Police said a victim was pumping gas at a convenience store on Tarpon Drive … Read more

Dallas doctor accused of poisoning IV bags appears in court ahead of trial, which is scheduled to begin Monday

The trial of Dr. Raynaldo Ortiz, a 60-year-old North Texas anesthesiologist, is scheduled to begin Monday. DALLAS — A 60-year-old North Texas anesthesiologist accused of poisoning IV bags with drugs appeared in Dallas federal court Tuesday morning at a hearing to go over the logistics of his trial, which is set to begin Monday. Dr. … Read more