SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say an officer with 16 years on the force was arrested and faces child pornography charges. Officer Albert Sanchez is charged with possession or promotion of child pornography after he admitted to a witness that he was having sex with minors. The witness contacted police on Jan. 5, and … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio City Manager Erik Walsh appointed an interim fire chief Thursday, a little over a week after former Chief Charles Hood retired following an investigation into inappropriate and offensive comments. Christopher (Chris) Monestier will serve as the interim fire chief, and Valerie Frausto will be the interim deputy fire chief over … Read more
SAN MARCOS, Texas – A 37-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for shooting and killing a San Marcos police officer in December 2017. Officer Kenneth Copeland and several other officers were serving a warrant for a violent crime when Stewart Mettz started shooting at them. “While this verdict may not change the tragic … Read more
Take a trip through the grocery store or stop at a fast-food restaurant, and the packaged food you buy probably contains some form of a chemical used to make plastic, Consumer Reports’ testing finds. Consumer Reports tested 85 foods, a wide variety including cereals, canned fruits and fish, meats, baby food, beverages, and fast food. … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Winter cold is moving into San Antonio, and it can cause many issues for your vehicle. AAA Texas said the cold temperatures can kill your car battery, deflate the tires and cause damage to the belts and hoses. Battery: Daniel Armbruster, spokesperson for AAA Texas, said batteries over three years old are … Read more
KYLE, Texas – A man was arrested Wednesday in Hays County in connection with the fatal shooting of another man. According to the Hays County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched around 3:15 a.m. to the 300 block of Country Lane in Kyle for a shooting. When deputies arrived at the home, they found the victim … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio City Councilmember Marc Whyte was suspended from his committee assignments on Thursday, the same day the San Antonio Police Department released video of his recent DWI arrest. “I am suspending Councilmember Whyte from Council committee assignments until further notice or until more details of the incident are known,” Mayor Ron … Read more