Detention officer suffers severe injuries trying to stop teens from escaping North Texas juvenile facility

Christy Galindo was flown to a local hospital following the teens’ escape. After being moved out of ICU, remarkably, she told WFAA she forgives them. GRANBURY, Texas — Christy Galindo, a detention officer at the Lake Granbury Youth Services facility, recounted the harrowing events of Sunday night from her hospital bed in Fort Worth when … Read more

‘I don’t feel comfortable’ | Several businesses off Loop 1604 burglarized in the last month

Costa Pacifica was just broken into last night and they said the thieves took thousands dollars. SAN ANTONIO — Several business were burglarized off 1604 over the last month with thousands of dollars in money and merchandise were stolen. Those who work at the businesses say no one has been caught. Costa Pacifica was just … Read more

3 years after Lina Sardar Khil went missing, loved ones gather to commemorate her sixth birthday

The gathering of solidarity, set for Friday, comes as San Antonio groups help the family to follow up on every tip. SAN ANTONIO — It’s been almost three years since Lina Sardar Khil disappeared from a northwest-side apartment complex, sparking urgent searches and questions about how she vanished in broad daylight.  Lina vanished from the … Read more

1 dead, 4 injured after train derails, hits Chamber of Commerce building in West Texas

The train derailed around 5 p.m. Wednesday in Pecos, and some train cars contained “hazardous material.” PECOS, Texas — One person is dead and four people are injured after a train derailed and hit the Chamber of Commerce building in Pecos, according to Pecos City Manager Charles Lino during a press conference Wednesday night. The … Read more

‘It’s pushing me back’ | Woman who provides wood to Texas-favorite barbecue spots now needs help after devastating fire

A fire destroyed Juanita Vallejo’s mobile home on Dec. 12, including most of the tools she and her husband use to make a living. SOMERSET, Texas — For years, Juanita Vallejo has been chopping wood for barbecue joints across the area, selling it for $5 a crate.  “I’m not about just trying to show you … Read more

Friday marks 3 years since disappearance of Lina Sardar Khil, community to hold observance in her honor

The gathering of solidarity will take place at 2 p.m. at the American Muslim Community Center in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — It’s been almost three years since Lina Sardar Khil disappeared from a northwest side apartment complex.  Lina vanished from the Villas del Cabo Apartments at 9400 Fredericksburg Road (rebranded the Vive Apartments) on … Read more