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Standoff in Pearsall likely tied to Silver Alert out of Indianapolis, police chief says

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PEARSALL, Texas – A multi-agency standoff in Pearsall is believed to be tied to a Silver Alert out of Indianapolis involving three children and their noncustodial parents, according to Pearsall police Chief Daniel Flores. The alert was issued on July 5. Silver Alerts in Indiana account for a “missing endangered adult, child or high-risk missing … Read more

Sheriff Salazar says sending Bexar County inmates to other jails is the ‘new normal’

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BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar thinks the jail’s latest practice of housing dozens of inmates in other counties will become a permanent practice. With the Bexar County jail nearing capacity, BCSO has been housing 120 to 150 inmates between the Burnet and Kerry County jails at any given time to ensure … Read more

IDEA Public Schools to give away free backpacks filled with school supplies

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SAN ANTONIO – IDEA Public Schools will give out free backpacks to the first 150 students at a back-to-school giveaway. The back-to-school giveaway will be held at IDEA’s Brackenridge Academy and College Preparatory campus on July 13 from noon to 3 p.m. Recommended Videos The free backpacks will be filled with school supplies, including notebooks, … Read more

SAPD responds to shooting on East Side

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A man who was wanted on a parole violation and three warrants is dead after a shooting with SWAT officers, according to San Antonio police Chief William McManus. Police received an anonymous tip that the man was near the area around Morningview Drive and Pecan Valley Drive on Tuesday afternoon. Recommended Videos The 52-year-old man … Read more

‘It’s not worth it’: Man injured at Market Square Fiesta event says more should have been done to prevent shooting

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SAN ANTONIO – With beers and cigars in hand, Adam Jaramillo wanted to take his friend for a night out at Fiesta. “He’s actually suffering from cancer,” Jaramillo said. “He’s terminal, so I wanted to show him a good time, and I’m thinking, ‘You know, Fiesta would be good.’” They spent the night at Market … Read more