Holiday rush for tamales seen across San Antonio

SAN ANTONIO – Almost everywhere selling tamales in San Antonio has lines out the door, with some people sleeping in their vehicles waiting for the doors to open. That’s how integral tamales are during the holiday season. Locals often say it’s not Christmas without them. Since tamale-making parties or tamaladas at home aren’t always feasible, … Read more

Fired SAPD officer receives second indefinite suspension following theft indictment

SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio police officer who was fired amid accusations that he took thousands of dollars from a detained man has received a second indefinite suspension after being indicted in the case, SAPD records show. Officer Joe Castaneda received notice of the indefinite suspension late last month, after a grand jury this … Read more

Hutto police cite rabbits as cause for ‘rampant crime sprees’ against Christmas lights

HUTTO, Texas – The Hutto police department is warning residents about the likely culprit for damaged Christmas lights across the city: the cottontail rabbit. In a public service announcement posted to the department’s Facebook page, police say that while the rabbits are usually timid, the bunnies “go on rampant crime sprees.” The damage caused by … Read more