Daughter of Medina County judge avoids prison after plea deal in PTO theft case

HONDO, Texas – A woman accused of stealing more than $36,000 from an elementary school parent-teacher organization has avoided prison after agreeing to a plea agreement in the case, Medina County court records show. Heather Lutz Martinez, 34, pleaded no contest to misapplication of fiduciary property between $30,000 and $150,000 and theft between $30,000 and … Read more

Hondo woman charged in connection to theft of $36K from elementary school PTO

HONDO, Texas – Hondo police on Friday arrested a woman accused of stealing more than $36,000 from an elementary school parent-teacher organization bank account. Heather Lutz Martinez, 33, faces felony charges of theft between $30,000 and $150,000 and misapplication of fiduciary property between $30,000 and $150,000, Hondo PD Chief Justin Soza confirmed in a press … Read more

Drivers to get some breaks from Loop 1604, I-10 interchange construction closures this summer

SAN ANTONIO – Drivers who have encountered constant construction closures during weekends at the Loop 1604 and Interstate 10 interchange on the Northwest Side will be getting some relief this summer. TxDOT announced Tuesday that the construction schedule at the busy interchange will include six weekends of minor or no closures through Labor Day. Recommended … Read more

NOAA to launch final GOES satellite into space Tuesday 🛰️

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is expected to launch the last satellite of their ‘GOES-R’ series Tuesday evening. Deemed ‘GOES-U’, this final addition will aim to help prepare for and track weather both on Earth and in space. According to a news release, the two-hour launch window opens at 4:16 p.m. CDT Tuesday, … Read more

BCSO searches for man who escaped custody from Bexar County Courthouse in handcuffs

The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man who escaped custody from the Bexar County Courthouse. Pedro Andres Escamilla, 27, was in handcuffs and was in the courthouse for a hearing on charges of possession and criminal trespassing. Escamilla was in handcuffs and was last seen running south from the courthouse along the … Read more

DoSeum looking for visionary artist to transform their train table for the holidays

SAN ANTONIO – The DoSeum has opened applications for its Artist-in-Residence program. The chosen artist will transform their train table for the holiday season. The 4-by-8-foot miniature landscape will be the center of attention for their upcoming exhibition called “The DoSeum Express.” Recommended Videos The Artist-in-Residence program allows for the creative use of STEM in … Read more