It’s no secret that many people don’t have access to mental health care. Right now, members of the House of Representatives are pushing for a bill that would change that. The Securing Facilities for Mental Health Services Act aims to expand mental health care nationwide. If enacted, the law would allow inpatient psychiatric facilities to … Read more
A San Antonio criminal law attorney says the U.S. Department of Justice report carries a lot of weight when considering filing criminal charges in the Robb Elementary shooting.
SAN ANTONIO – This week, South Central Texas felt a rollercoaster of temperatures, so a tree care expert says it’s important to check on your trees now before another freeze. Chris McCombs, who owns All Arbor Tree Care, said trees in San Antonio can only handle so much winter weather. “Trees are pretty resilient, but … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte has already suffered professional consequences for his DWI arrest in December, but it’s not yet clear how his criminal case could go. KSAT interviewed two DWI experts about the recently released video of Whyte’s arrest. While they differed on how well San Antonio Police had conducted the stop, both acknowledged the … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A more than two-hour long interrogation video was shown to a jury in the third day of the Jilson Avelar-Rodriguez capital murder trial. Avelar-Rodriguez is charged in the fatal shooting of Nicholas Milanovich, 23, and Julia Wright, 21, on Sept. 30, 2018. Both were shot as they lay asleep in their apartment. … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A 37-year-old man avoided a jury trial Thursday by pleading guilty in connection with the death of a 10-year-old girl. Paul Bateman was charged with murder in connection with the fatal incident on Aug. 6, 2018. According to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, the child’s parents temporarily left her and her 1-year-old … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio’s South Side will soon be home to a state-of-the-art hospital for a rapidly growing community. University Health and Bexar County officials were on hand Thursday for the groundbreaking ceremony. Located next to Texas A&M-San Antonio’s campus, the 68-acre and five-story complex is slated to open in 2027 and carry 166 … Read more