Tyler man sentenced to life in prison for killing mother of four with machete

On Thursday, the jury deliberated for about 30 minutes before returning with a guilty verdict. The sentencing phase began and concluded Friday. TYLER, Texas — A Tyler man was sentenced to life in prison for killing a mother of four with a machete in May 2022.  Jurors sentenced David Michael Thompson, 51, who was convicted … Read more

Community rallies behind Somerset couple after food truck scam rids them of their life savings

Authorities arrested two people in connection to the alleged food truck scam. More than $200,000 was stolen from dozens of people, deputies say. SOMERSET, Texas — A community is rallying around a small business that reportedly fell victim to a scam. Last year, the owners of Tacos By Chivo decided to expand their business by … Read more

Student detained after cutting peer in IDEA classroom, police say

According to authorities, the cut was “superficial” and the student was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. SAN ANTONIO — A 13-year-old student was stabbed by his 14-year-old peer inside a classroom Friday morning, police say.  San Antonio police responded to IDEA Carver around 9 a.m. on Robinson Place, where authorities say a … Read more

‘Free from that reign of abuse’ | Poteet family moving forward peacefully following father’s sentencing

79-year-old Alejandro Contero was sentenced to 30 years in prison after he shot his wife, Esther, three times for not preparing him his meal. SAN ANTONIO — On Oct. 18, 2022, a mother of five was shot three times by her husband because she didn’t prepare his meal. She survived. Monday, her husband was sentenced … Read more

Boerne teen facing terrorism charges after allegedly saying there were bombs at Boerne high schools

The threats, which were found to be unsubstantiated, briefly locked down both Boerne high schools on Wednesday. BOERNE, Texas — A 16-year-old boy is in custody and facing felony charges after authorities say he reported bombs and threatened to open fire at both Boerne high schools Wednesday.  Those threats were later found to be false, … Read more