Woman fatally shoots husband in head after mistaking him for home intruder, SAPD says

SAN ANTONIO – A 61-year-old woman is behind bars after fatally shooting her husband in the head, San Antonio police say. The shooting happened around 6 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 3, in the 3200 block of Northridge Drive. According to an arrest warrant affidavit, Melissa Johnson Byrd, 61, thought she had shot an intruder, but … Read more

New dental clinic geared toward patients with disabilities unveiled in San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – A new special care clinic at the UT Health San Antonio School of Dentistry is focused on getting patients with disabilities the dental care they often have trouble accessing. The school held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday morning for the Phil & Karen Hunke Special Care Clinic, located alongside the school’s Center for … Read more

Judge orders hearing to determine if DA’s Office, Wren Collective conversations relevant in ex-SAPD officer’s case

SAN ANTONIO – In a hearing held Wednesday, a judge set a date for the defense and state to argue if conversations between the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office and the criminal justice reform group, Wren Collective, are relevant in the criminal case of ex-SAPD officer James Brennand. Brennand’s defense team filed a subpoena ordering … Read more

Former 5-star Texas A&M, LSU cornerback Denver Harris transfers to UTSA

SAN ANTONIO – Former Texas A&M and LSU cornerback Denver Harris will play football at UTSA next season, the school announced Wednesday. The transfer was announced as part of UTSA’s 2024 recruiting class. National Signing Day is Wednesday. Harris, a former five-star prospect in the 2022 recruiting cycle, played in only five games with the … Read more

Northside ISD trustee enters pretrial diversion program in DWI case

SAN ANTONIO – A Northside Independent School District trustee arrested last fall on suspicion of driving while intoxicated has entered a pretrial diversion program in the case, Bexar County court records confirm. Dr. Karla Duran, 44, was granted PTD Friday, five months after she was arrested by San Antonio police. Duran’s vehicle had a tail … Read more