Atascosa County man sentenced to 60 years in prison for attacking ex-girlfriend, leaving her in wooded area
Read full article: Atascosa County man sentenced to 60 years in prison for attacking ex-girlfriend, leaving her in wooded areaA man was sentenced to 60 years in prison for attacking his ex-girlfriend with a knife and leaving her in a wooded area in 2023, according to the 81st Judicial District Attorney’s Office.
Pleasanton man arrested after fleeing traffic stop at more than 100 mph with drugs, police say
Read full article: Pleasanton man arrested after fleeing traffic stop at more than 100 mph with drugs, police sayA Pleasanton man was arrested after he sped away from a traffic stop at speeds greater than 100 mph, prompting a standoff, according to the Pleasanton Police Department.
‘This was home’: Residents of Duke Road Fire still waiting for help 6 months later
Read full article: ‘This was home’: Residents of Duke Road Fire still waiting for help 6 months laterIn early March, the Duke Road fire destroyed 40 structures just south of Loop 1604 along the Bexar County and Atascosa County line. The fire burned for days, and half a year later, not much has changed.
Poteet City Council prepares vote for interim police chief nearly month after 2 officers were fired
Read full article: Poteet City Council prepares vote for interim police chief nearly month after 2 officers were firedThe City of Poteet could have a temporary fix atop its police department this week while the search for a permanent replacement continues.
San Antonio man charged in 2018 live shark theft now linked to string of other crimes
Read full article: San Antonio man charged in 2018 live shark theft now linked to string of other crimesAntone Shannon, the suspect in the theft of a live shark from a local aquarium, is accused in a string of other crimes, including stealing a Shark brand vacuum cleaner.
Scathing Poteet police review preceded city council’s vote to terminate chief, high-ranking officers
Read full article: Scathing Poteet police review preceded city council’s vote to terminate chief, high-ranking officersA scathing 29-page external review of the Poteet Police Department led city council members there to vote this week to terminate the agency’s police chief, lieutenant and sergeant.
Poteet City Council votes to terminate police chief, high-ranking staff following review
Read full article: Poteet City Council votes to terminate police chief, high-ranking staff following reviewThe Poteet City Council recommended the termination of three Poteet police officers during a Tuesday night council meeting.
Man killed in Pleasanton shooting overnight while walking with ex-girlfriend, police say
Read full article: Man killed in Pleasanton shooting overnight while walking with ex-girlfriend, police sayTwo men are in custody after Carlos Romero, 19, was shot and killed in the 500 block of Duck Street on Friday night.
Atascosa County deputies led on high-speed pursuit spanning 40 miles following theft call
Read full article: Atascosa County deputies led on high-speed pursuit spanning 40 miles following theft callA high-speed chase led law enforcement 40 miles from southern Atascosa County to San Antonio, after the sheriff’s office said it was responding to a suspected theft.
Atascosa County high school student arrested after pursuit reaches over 110 mph, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Atascosa County high school student arrested after pursuit reaches over 110 mph, sheriff’s office saysA high school student was arrested after leading deputies on a pursuit that reached speeds of more than 100 miles per hour, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s office said in a Facebook post.
San Antonio man found guilty on 20 counts of possessing child sexual abuse material
Read full article: San Antonio man found guilty on 20 counts of possessing child sexual abuse materialA San Antonio man was found guilty of 20 counts of possession of child sexual abuse material, according to court records.
Multi-structure fire in Pleasanton ‘still burning but contained,’ officials say
Read full article: Multi-structure fire in Pleasanton ‘still burning but contained,’ officials sayA multi-structure fire in Pleasanton, Texas, that began burning Saturday evening “is still burning but contained,” according to the Atascosa County Fire Marshal.
Atascosa County couple indicted in connection with death of 12-year-old girl, records show
Read full article: Atascosa County couple indicted in connection with death of 12-year-old girl, records showThe stepfather and mother arrested and charged in connection with the death of the woman’s 12-year-old daughter face indictments, according to Atascosa County court records.
Man sentenced to 50 years for 2021 murder in Atascosa County, DA’s office says
Read full article: Man sentenced to 50 years for 2021 murder in Atascosa County, DA’s office saysA man has been sentenced to 50 years in prison in connection with a murder in Atascosa County in 2021, according to 81st Judicial District Attorney Audrey Gossett Louis.
Mssing 11-year-old, 13-year-old girls last seen in Atascosa County have been found, BCSO says
Read full article: Mssing 11-year-old, 13-year-old girls last seen in Atascosa County have been found, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said two missing sisters, last seen in Atascosa County, have been found.
2 suspects arrested in connection with road rage shooting on I-37, Atascosa County deputies say
Read full article: 2 suspects arrested in connection with road rage shooting on I-37, Atascosa County deputies sayTwo men were arrested after a driver was injured during a road rage shooting on Interstate 37 late Sunday night, according to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Atascosa County commissioner accused of stealing county-owned fuel for personal use, court docs show
Read full article: Atascosa County commissioner accused of stealing county-owned fuel for personal use, court docs showAn Atascosa County commissioner is accused of stealing county-owned diesel fuel for his personal vehicle multiple times, among other alleged crimes, according to an indictment obtained by KSAT Investigates.
Atascosa County Commissioner arrested, faces felony and misdemeanor charges, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Atascosa County Commissioner arrested, faces felony and misdemeanor charges, sheriff’s office saysAtascosa County Precinct 4 Commissioner Kennard “Bubba” Riley was arrested on Monday after an investigation by the Texas Rangers, according to the sheriff’s office.
10-year-old killed in crash involving semi-trailer truck in Atascosa County, DPS says
Read full article: 10-year-old killed in crash involving semi-trailer truck in Atascosa County, DPS saysA 10-year-old child was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Atascosa County involving a semi-trailer truck, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Man arrested after deputies discover counterfeit money, printer in vehicle, Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Man arrested after deputies discover counterfeit money, printer in vehicle, Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office saysA man was arrested during a traffic stop after deputies found counterfeit money and a printer with copies of cash inside his vehicle, according to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office.
All election results for San Antonio area for May 3, 2025
Read full article: All election results for San Antonio area for May 3, 2025In addition to San Antonio deciding its next mayor and all 10 city council positions, residents in other South Central Texas cities and counties will also make their voices heard in several important races.
Man operating heavy equipment killed in mudslide at Poteet-area sandpit, ACSO says
Read full article: Man operating heavy equipment killed in mudslide at Poteet-area sandpit, ACSO saysA man was killed during a mudslide at a sandpit near Poteet on Thursday, according to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office.
KSAT Connect photos show golf ball-sized hail around San Antonio, surrounding areas
Read full article: KSAT Connect photos show golf ball-sized hail around San Antonio, surrounding areasSome residents in San Antonio and surrounding areas experienced storms Wednesday evening, bringing hail the size of golf balls and baseballs.
Pleasanton man charged in connection with dog attack that injured himself, 2 others, police say
Read full article: Pleasanton man charged in connection with dog attack that injured himself, 2 others, police sayThe Pleasanton Police Department announced the arrest of a man whose dog attacked him and two other people earlier this year.
Unvaccinated person infected with measles highlights differing views on vaccines in Atascosa County
Read full article: Unvaccinated person infected with measles highlights differing views on vaccines in Atascosa CountyOver a week after a person infected with measles entered a religious center, Atascosa County warned residents of a potential exposure.
Atascosa County adult who tested positive for measles has ‘recovered,’ state health department says
Read full article: Atascosa County adult who tested positive for measles has ‘recovered,’ state health department saysState health officials provided additional details Wednesday on a confirmed measles case in Atascosa County.
Measles case confirmed in Atascosa County, others potentially exposed, county says
Read full article: Measles case confirmed in Atascosa County, others potentially exposed, county saysA measles case has been confirmed in an Atascosa County adult resident, the county announced in a news release Tuesday.
Man wanted out of Bexar County arrested following chase in Jourdanton, ACSO says
Read full article: Man wanted out of Bexar County arrested following chase in Jourdanton, ACSO saysA man wanted out of Bexar County on multiple charges was arrested following a chase in Atascosa County, according to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Jourdanton man arrested, accused of exposing himself at Pleasanton gym, police say
Read full article: Jourdanton man arrested, accused of exposing himself at Pleasanton gym, police sayA 45-year-old Jourdanton man was arrested Tuesday after he allegedly exposed himself while working out, the Pleasanton Police Department said in a social media post.
18-wheeler carrying paletas crashes on I-37 near Bexar, Atascosa county lines, closing highway
Read full article: 18-wheeler carrying paletas crashes on I-37 near Bexar, Atascosa county lines, closing highwayAll of the northbound lanes of Interstate 37 near the Atascosa and Bexar County lines are closed after an 18-wheeler crashed, spilling contents onto the road.
Devastating fire leaves Duke Road families seeking answers and aid
Read full article: Devastating fire leaves Duke Road families seeking answers and aidAfter 40 structures were destroyed from the Duke Road fire last week, the Atascosa-Bexar County Line Volunteer Fire Department said they are collecting donations to help people in need.
Pleasanton woman arrested, faces multiple cocaine-related charges, sheriff’s office says
Read full article: Pleasanton woman arrested, faces multiple cocaine-related charges, sheriff’s office saysA woman was taken into custody and faces at least two drug-related charges, according to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Expected weekend winds have some people on edge, worried about more grassfires
Read full article: Expected weekend winds have some people on edge, worried about more grassfiresPeople are watching the weather in South Bexar County, hoping strong winds in the forecast won't lead to another round of grassfires for them.
‘There was no more house’: Woman haunted after seeing grass fire burn through neighbor’s home
Read full article: ‘There was no more house’: Woman haunted after seeing grass fire burn through neighbor’s homeGenesis Garcia’s neighborhood, located near the Bexar and Atascosa County lines, was in the path of Tuesday's destructive grass fire.
6 homes considered ‘total loss’ after fire ravages hundreds of acres, Bexar County officials say
Read full article: 6 homes considered ‘total loss’ after fire ravages hundreds of acres, Bexar County officials sayBexar County officials are still adding up the final numbers, but they released new information Wednesday that shows the impact of Tuesday’s Duke Road fire.
Man accused of sending teen sexually explicit messages after meeting on Call of Duty
Read full article: Man accused of sending teen sexually explicit messages after meeting on Call of DutyAn Atascosa County man was arrested on charges related to online solicitation of a minor, according to an arrest affidavit.
Around 37 structures affected in Duke Fire in south Bexar, north Atascosa counties, officials say
Read full article: Around 37 structures affected in Duke Fire in south Bexar, north Atascosa counties, officials sayOfficials have ordered a mandatory evacuation due to a fire that affected around 37 structures in south Bexar County and north Atascosa County.
Pleasanton police arrest 2 juvenile suspects in connection with double homicide
Read full article: Pleasanton police arrest 2 juvenile suspects in connection with double homicideThe Pleasanton Police Department announced that two juvenile suspects face capital murder charges in connection with the deaths of two teenage brothers.
3 arrested in connection with suspected burglary at shuttered ‘strip club,’ Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: 3 arrested in connection with suspected burglary at shuttered ‘strip club,’ Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office saysThree people have been taken into custody in connection with a suspected burglary at a strip club near Poteet shortly after the club was raided by authorities and shut down.
3 arrested in shut down ‘strip club’ burglary, Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: 3 arrested in shut down ‘strip club’ burglary, Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office saysThree suspects were arrested for attempting a burglary at a business that was shut down in Atascosa County, according to the sheriff’s office.
‘Strip club’ shut down for having no license and water, Atascosa County sheriff says
Read full article: ‘Strip club’ shut down for having no license and water, Atascosa County sheriff saysThe Atascosa County Sheriff's Office raided a "sexually oriented business" which deputies said had no license to operate.
Two people arrested in connection with hit-and-run crash that injured pedestrian, BCSO says
Read full article: Two people arrested in connection with hit-and-run crash that injured pedestrian, BCSO saysTwo people were arrested in connection with a December hit-and-run crash that injured a pedestrian, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
DPS says woman killed, 2 men rushed to hospital following rollover crash in Atascosa County
Read full article: DPS says woman killed, 2 men rushed to hospital following rollover crash in Atascosa CountyThe Texas Department of Public Safety said that a woman has died and two others are injured after a pickup truck rolled over and off the interstate in Atascosa County.
3 men, 1 juvenile arrested in connection to South Texas home invasion, Atascosa County sheriff’s office says
Read full article: 3 men, 1 juvenile arrested in connection to South Texas home invasion, Atascosa County sheriff’s office saysThree men and one juvenile were arrested and charged in connection to an armored home intrusion earlier this year, the Atascosa Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post on Thursday.
Spriester Sessions: Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward talks about manhunts, loss and protecting his community
Read full article: Spriester Sessions: Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward talks about manhunts, loss and protecting his communityIn this edition of Spriester Sessions, Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward talked about the people he’ll miss, the biggest challenges the county faces, and how he wants to be remembered.
Atascosa County couple charged in connection with death of 12-year-old girl appear in court
Read full article: Atascosa County couple charged in connection with death of 12-year-old girl appear in courtThe stepfather and mother charged in connection with the death of the woman’s 12-year-old daughter appeared in court on Wednesday morning in Atascosa County.
Man dead after losing control of truck, crashing into tractor-trailer in Atascosa County, DPS says
Read full article: Man dead after losing control of truck, crashing into tractor-trailer in Atascosa County, DPS saysA man is dead after losing control of a vehicle and crashing into a tractor-trailer in Atascosa County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
‘Do not become a victim’: Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office reminds people to be aware of phone scammers
Read full article: ‘Do not become a victim’: Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office reminds people to be aware of phone scammersThe Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office putting out a scam alert on their Facebook page, reminding the public that law enforcement agencies will never collect fines or fees over the phone.
Texas Attorney General executes search warrants in Bexar, Frio, Atascosa counties as part of election probe
Read full article: Texas Attorney General executes search warrants in Bexar, Frio, Atascosa counties as part of election probeThe Texas Attorney General’s Office on Tuesday executed multiple search warrants in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar counties as part of an ongoing investigation into election integrity.
Atascosa County stepfather, mother charged in connection with death of 12-year-old girl both released on bond
Read full article: Atascosa County stepfather, mother charged in connection with death of 12-year-old girl both released on bondThe stepfather and mother charged in connection with the death of 12-year-old Miranda Sipps have bonded out of jail, the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office said.
Everything we know about the investigation into 12-year-old girl’s death, parents’ arrest in Atascosa County
Read full article: Everything we know about the investigation into 12-year-old girl’s death, parents’ arrest in Atascosa CountyThe 12-year-old Miranda Sipps was pronounced dead on Monday, and her mother and stepfather are charged in connection with her death, according to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Records show child injury, welfare calls made to Atascosa County home where 12-year-old girl was fatally injured
Read full article: Records show child injury, welfare calls made to Atascosa County home where 12-year-old girl was fatally injuredAuthorities with the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office responded to a home where a 12-year-old girl was injured at least three times in the months before the girl died, according to records released to KSAT.
Community reacts to parents arrested in connection with 12-year-old daughter’s death
Read full article: Community reacts to parents arrested in connection with 12-year-old daughter’s deathTwo parents were arrested for injury to a child by omission after ACSO Investigators said the parents failed to provide their daughter with the medical attention she needed.
Parents charged in connection with 12-year-old daughter’s death, Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office says
Read full article: Parents charged in connection with 12-year-old daughter’s death, Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office saysTwo Atascosa County parents were charged in connection with the death of their 12-year-old daughter, according to the sheriff’s office.
Poteet man sentenced to life in prison, agrees to plea deal in capital murder case
Read full article: Poteet man sentenced to life in prison, agrees to plea deal in capital murder caseRosendo Jesus Montoya, now 28, was sentenced to life in prison with the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to capital murder of multiple persons.
Atascosa County deputy shoots and kills man holding knife in ‘aggressive manner,’ officials say
Read full article: Atascosa County deputy shoots and kills man holding knife in ‘aggressive manner,’ officials sayThe wife of an eight-year U.S. Navy veteran tells KSAT her husband was suffering from a PTSD episode when he was shot and killed by an Atascosa County Deputy.
Coal power plants must reduce pollution under new federal rules
Read full article: Coal power plants must reduce pollution under new federal rulesThe rules will require coal-fueled plants, including Texas plants that produced about 12% of power on the state’s grid this year, to reduce carbon emissions and mercury pollution and handle disposed coal ash more safely.
Former vet tech sues Atascosa County, City of Pleasanton for retaliation, harassment
Read full article: Former vet tech sues Atascosa County, City of Pleasanton for retaliation, harassmentA former vet tech is accusing Atascosa County's animal control chief of ignoring animal welfare concerns and costing him another job.
Woman pumping gas gets carjacked at gunpoint; 3 men arrested following 70-mile high-speed chase in Atascosa County
Read full article: Woman pumping gas gets carjacked at gunpoint; 3 men arrested following 70-mile high-speed chase in Atascosa CountyThree men were arrested Tuesday in connection with a carjacking and chase that began in north Bexar County and ended 70 miles later in Atascosa County.
Man found with stolen mail, fraudulent credit cards could be tied to 300+ cases, Atascosa County sheriff says
Read full article: Man found with stolen mail, fraudulent credit cards could be tied to 300+ cases, Atascosa County sheriff saysA man was arrested in Atascosa County over the weekend after he was caught with more than 40 pieces of stolen mail and more than 20 pieces of fraudulently obtained credit cards, according to the sheriff.
Atascosa County resident files petition of removal against 81st Judicial District Attorney
Read full article: Atascosa County resident files petition of removal against 81st Judicial District AttorneyThe petition alleges DA Audrey Gossett Louis committed official oppression, jury tampering and other violations.
Woman hospitalized after being left for dead in beating, stabbing; man arrested, deputies say
Read full article: Woman hospitalized after being left for dead in beating, stabbing; man arrested, deputies sayA 31-year-old man has been arrested after he allegedly beat, stabbed and left a woman for dead in a pasture, according to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office.
Stolen pickup transporting immigrants leads law enforcement on chase in Atascosa, Bexar counties
Read full article: Stolen pickup transporting immigrants leads law enforcement on chase in Atascosa, Bexar countiesTwo immigrants were detained and six other people escaped after a stolen pickup led law enforcement on a chase through Atascosa and Bexar counties.
Second suspect arrested in shooting death of man in Atascosa County, sheriff says
Read full article: Second suspect arrested in shooting death of man in Atascosa County, sheriff saysAn 18-year-old man was arrested for shooting and killing a 21-year-old man in Atascosa County last month, according to the sheriff.
Murder suspect killed in shootout on I-37 in Atascosa County
Read full article: Murder suspect killed in shootout on I-37 in Atascosa CountyInterstate 37 in Atascosa County is shut down Friday after law enforcement officers shot and killed a murder suspect from Corpus Christi, Atascosa County Sheriff David Soward said.
Jourdanton, Pleasanton police investigate 2 fatal shootings they believe are connected
Read full article: Jourdanton, Pleasanton police investigate 2 fatal shootings they believe are connectedPolice in Jourdanton and Pleasanton are investigating two fatal shootings that happened early Monday morning, and they believe they are connected.
“I was scared”: Homeowner rattled by overnight earthquakes centered outside Pleasanton
Read full article: “I was scared”: Homeowner rattled by overnight earthquakes centered outside PleasantonTwo earthquakes measured at magnitude 3.9 and 3.2 rumbled through the Pleasanton area. No damage was reported.
Suspect arrested after killing 2 women in Atascosa County, setting fire to crime scene, sheriff says
Read full article: Suspect arrested after killing 2 women in Atascosa County, setting fire to crime scene, sheriff saysA 27-year-old man is behind bars after a double homicide involving a pair of roommates, which was followed by an intentional fire, according to the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office.