Bexar County Sheriff’s Office operating as normal despite nation-wide telecommunications outage

SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is reporting Thursday they are still operating as normal despite a nationwide. telecommunications outage. The outage is mainly affecting AT&T customers but Verizon and T-Mobile customers are also reporting interruptions. The outages began at approximately 3:30 a.m. ET. The carrier has more than 240 million subscribers, the … Read more

Woman is left in critical condition after being shot in her own apartment, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO — One woman is left with multiple gunshot wounds after being shot in her own apartment, according to San Antonio Police. The shooting occurred at a complex off Bandera Road and Bloomfield Drive on the west side Wednesday night. Officials say an 18-year-old was shot in her own apartment and at least three … Read more

So far in 2024, there have been 13 AMBER Alerts in Texas | What you need to know

So far in 2024, 13 AMBER Alerts have been issued for missing children across Texas, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. HOUSTON — Several high-profile AMBER Alerts have brought some attention to the number of notifications being sent out regarding missing children recently. So far in 2024, 13 AMBER Alerts have been issued for … Read more

Broken headlight or brake light? One police department will give you a gift card instead of a ticket to repair it

It’s part of a nationwide program involving 60 police departments, each receiving $500 worth of gift cards to hand out to drivers to help them repair what’s broken. HONDO, Texas — If you get pulled over for a broken head light or tail light, you’ll probably get a warning or a ticket. However, starting Wednesday, … Read more

Policing with perspective | SAPD launches new program aimed at improving interactions with law enforcement

The ‘Community Immersion Program’ helps police cadets connect with people they will soon serve. SAN ANTONIO — Before they wear the badge, San Antonio police cadets are learning what it means to serve with perspective. Two years ago, the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) launched a first-of-its-kind pilot project. The Community Immersion Program (CIP) gives … Read more

Family fears loved one could’ve been targeted due to his sexuality, killer still on the loose a year later

The victim’s sister Joslin Leard recalls the painful days from a year ago. SAN ANTONIO — A murder in broad daylight is still unsolved one year later. On Feb. 21, 2023, Zachary Leard was shot and killed in a parking lot, police say. His family fears, it is a possibility, he may have been targeted … Read more