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Man sentenced to 50 years for shooting 2 people at 2023 baby shower
Read full article: Man sentenced to 50 years for shooting 2 people at 2023 baby showerA man was sentenced to 50 years for shooting two people during a baby shower in 2023, according to the Bexar County District Attorneyās Office.
Schertz couple wins trial against Jimās Restaurants; will be awarded $4 million in damages
Read full article: Schertz couple wins trial against Jimās Restaurants; will be awarded $4 million in damagesA Bexar County jury has awarded $4 million in damages to a Schertz couple who were injured by a shattered glass window while eating at a Jimās Restaurant in 2022.
San Antonio refugee center lays off 61 workers, Texas Workforce Commission says
Read full article: San Antonio refugee center lays off 61 workers, Texas Workforce Commission saysSixty-one workers at the Refugee and Immigrant Center for Education and Legal Services Inc. (RAICES) were issued layoff notices last week, according to a Texas Workforce Commission filing.
BCSO deputy arrested, accused of assaulting inmate and concealing evidence, affidavit states
Read full article: BCSO deputy arrested, accused of assaulting inmate and concealing evidence, affidavit statesA deputy was arrested and is accused of multiple charges after assaulting an inmate at the Bexar County Detention Center and attempting to conceal evidence, according to an arrest affidavit.
Sources: Barrientes Vela acquittal final as appeals court declines to review decision
Read full article: Sources: Barrientes Vela acquittal final as appeals court declines to review decisionFormer Bexar constable Michelle Barrientes Vela has been formally acquitted of criminal charges, after the stateās highest appeals court declined to review a lower courtās decision to overturn her convictions last year, sources told KSAT Wednesday.
Man accused of shooting 3 SAPD officers in 2023 sentenced to 45 years in prison
Read full article: Man accused of shooting 3 SAPD officers in 2023 sentenced to 45 years in prisonA man accused of shooting three San Antonio police officers in 2023 was sentenced to 45 years Wednesday in a Bexar County courtroom.
Judge orders euthanization of dog after January attack, owner claims wrong dog taken
Read full article: Judge orders euthanization of dog after January attack, owner claims wrong dog takenA judge has ordered the euthanization of a dog after a brutal attack last month left a man with serious facial injuries. The dogās owner, Veronica Polley, argues that authorities seized the wrong animal.
DA Joe Gonzales denies lenient bail policies after Stone Oak shooting, letter from US Rep. Chip Roy
Read full article: DA Joe Gonzales denies lenient bail policies after Stone Oak shooting, letter from US Rep. Chip RoyBexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales is rejecting accusations of lenient bail policies following a letter from U.S. Rep Chip Roy.
MEās office identifies man struck, killed by vehicle while crossing Walzem Road
Read full article: MEās office identifies man struck, killed by vehicle while crossing Walzem RoadThe Bexar County Medical Examinerās Ofice has identified a man who was struck and killed by a vehicle early Monday morning.
Northwest Bexar County residents oppose wastewater permit over drinking water concerns
Read full article: Northwest Bexar County residents oppose wastewater permit over drinking water concernsLocal leaders and northwest Bexar County residents met on Sunday ahead of a legal proceeding over whether or not a company should get a wastewater permit for a project just outside Helotes.
Speed camera system used in Bexar County under challenge by state lawmaker
Read full article: Speed camera system used in Bexar County under challenge by state lawmakerA state lawmaker has filed a bill to put the brakes on a controversial camera system used to catch drivers who speed in Bexar County.
Bexar County man sentenced to 75 years in prison for murder of estranged wife
Read full article: Bexar County man sentenced to 75 years in prison for murder of estranged wifeA Bexar County jury has begun deliberations for Guadalupe Contreras' prison sentence one day after he was convicted on murder and assault charges.
Bill Miller Bar-B-Q adds warning labels after $2.8 million lawsuit settlement
Read full article: Bill Miller Bar-B-Q adds warning labels after $2.8 million lawsuit settlementWarning labels have recently appeared on Bill Miller Bar-B-Q menus and takeout bags following a court order for the company to pay $2.8 million in a lawsuit filed in Bexar County.
Taekwondo instructor arrested, accused of choking 11-year-old boy, BCSO says
Read full article: Taekwondo instructor arrested, accused of choking 11-year-old boy, BCSO saysA taekwondo instructor was arrested in connection with allegations of sexual misconduct and physical abuse involving an 11-year-old boy, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Bexar County Election Commission announces new elections administrator leader
Read full article: Bexar County Election Commission announces new elections administrator leaderThe Bexar County Election Commission has announced Michele Carew as its new Bexar County Election Administrator, according to a press release.
Woman, 23, accused of hitting poodle in animal cruelty case has been indicted, Bexar County DAās Office says
Read full article: Woman, 23, accused of hitting poodle in animal cruelty case has been indicted, Bexar County DAās Office saysThe Bexar County District Attorneyās Office said that a 23-year-old woman facing an animal cruelty charge was indicted earlier this week.
US Rep. Chip Roy questions bail policies after seven SAPD officers shot in Stone Oak standoff
Read full article: US Rep. Chip Roy questions bail policies after seven SAPD officers shot in Stone Oak standoffU.S. Rep. Chip Roy is raising the alarm about bail policies in Bexar County after police say a suspect with a criminal past shot at several officers last month.
BCSO, federal officials arrest 3 alleged human smugglers in south Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO, federal officials arrest 3 alleged human smugglers in south Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Sheriffās Office and several federal agencies arrested three alleged human smugglers and recovered $20,000 in cash in south Bexar County.
Guadalupe Contreras found guilty of 2017 murder, aggravated assault charges in retrial
Read full article: Guadalupe Contreras found guilty of 2017 murder, aggravated assault charges in retrialThe jury found Contreras guilty of a murder charge and an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon causing serious bodily injury to a member of Contreras' family.
Suspect accused of fatally shooting teen in revenge plot accepts plea deal
Read full article: Suspect accused of fatally shooting teen in revenge plot accepts plea dealAccording to a statement from the Bexar County Sheriffās Office, the courtroom brawl happened as family members of shooting victim Ethan Soto attended a hearing for Victor Nathaneal Rivas, who is charged in Sotoās death.
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 Sheriffās Office.
Man convicted in brother's 2021 death sentenced to 8 years in prison as part of plea deal
Read full article: Man convicted in brother's 2021 death sentenced to 8 years in prison as part of plea dealA man accused of fatally shooting his brother in Leon Valley in 2021 was given an eight-year prison sentence as part of a plea deal.
Study shows drop in congestion for drivers on US Highway 281 on far North Side as construction along 1604 ramps up
Read full article: Study shows drop in congestion for drivers on US Highway 281 on far North Side as construction along 1604 ramps upCongestion and construction on San Antonio highways continue to be a traffic headache for drivers, but a recent study shows significant traffic relief in one part of Bexar County.
Closing arguments in Guadalupe Contreras' retrial expected Thursday morning
Read full article: Closing arguments in Guadalupe Contreras' retrial expected Thursday morningThe retrial of a man accused in the death of his estranged wife is expected to go to the jury after closing arguments on Thursday morning.
San Antonio mother, son continue to suffer with significant injuries after house exploded in 2021, attorney says
Read full article: San Antonio mother, son continue to suffer with significant injuries after house exploded in 2021, attorney saysAn explosion caused by natural gas left a San Antonio mother severely injured and her son permanently disabled, according to the familyās attorney.
Measles outbreak grows in area with high rate of vaccine exemptions. How does Bexar County compare?
Read full article: Measles outbreak grows in area with high rate of vaccine exemptions. How does Bexar County compare?A measles outbreak is growing in a West Texas community with a high rate of opting out of vaccination requirements.
Retrial of Guadalupe Contreras, man accused of murdering his wife, continues Tuesday
Read full article: Retrial of Guadalupe Contreras, man accused of murdering his wife, continues TuesdayDay 4 in the retrial for a Bexar County man accused of the murder of his estranged wife will continue on Tuesday afternoon.
CPS Energy ordered to pay $109 million for 2021 home explosion
Read full article: CPS Energy ordered to pay $109 million for 2021 home explosionA Bexar County jury found CPS Energy negligent on Monday for a 2021 explosion at an East Side home that injured two people, ordering the municipality to pay $109 in damages.
Retrial of Guadalupe Contreras, man accused of murdering his wife, concluded Day 3 on Monday evening
Read full article: Retrial of Guadalupe Contreras, man accused of murdering his wife, concluded Day 3 on Monday eveningDay 3 in the retrial for a Bexar County man accused of the murder of his estranged wife ended on Monday evening.
āI donāt knowā: Bexar County jury watches SAPD interview videos in retrial for man accused of murdering his wife
Read full article: āI donāt knowā: Bexar County jury watches SAPD interview videos in retrial for man accused of murdering his wifeWhen police asked Guadalupe Contreras in the days before his estranged wife was found dead, he repeatedly told officers, "I don't know." However, investigators said, the evidence told a different story.
Retrial in 2017 murder case heads into second day of testimony inside Bexar County courtroom
Read full article: Retrial in 2017 murder case heads into second day of testimony inside Bexar County courtroomThe second day of testimony in the retrial of a man accused of murdering his estranged wife concluded on Friday evening.
Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2 child sex crimes
Read full article: Man sentenced to 50 years in prison for 2 child sex crimesA Bexar County jury sentenced a man to 50 years in prison on Thursday for a pair of child sex crimes, according to a press release from the Bexar County District Attorneyās Office.
SAPD: Mom brought son to apparent retaliation Northeast Side shooting after knife fight
Read full article: SAPD: Mom brought son to apparent retaliation Northeast Side shooting after knife fightJennifer Marie Rodriguez, 25, was murdered Jan. 25 after roughly 30 rifle rounds were pumped into a home at a mobile home community. According to newly-obtained court and police records, Rodriguez had recently had a knife fight with Priscilla Gaiton, 43, who died in a car crash fleeing Bexar County Sheriffās deputies after the shooting. Gaitonās son, Ethan Gonzales, 19, tried to run from the wreck but was caught and faces multiple charges.
Motorcyclist killed in multi-vehicle crash on Northeast Side has been identified
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed in multi-vehicle crash on Northeast Side has been identifiedA motorcyclist was killed following a multi-vehicle crash on the Northeast Side after he disregarded a stop sign at a four-way stop, according to the San Antonio Police Department.
āItās a messy family dynamicā: Testimony reveals victimās ongoing relationship with estranged husband before death
Read full article: āItās a messy family dynamicā: Testimony reveals victimās ongoing relationship with estranged husband before deathThe first day of testimony in the retrial of a man accused of murdering his estranged wife revealed both were still in contact despite being in other relationships.
SAPD officer arrested, charged with assaulting family member, Bexar County sheriffās deputies say
Read full article: SAPD officer arrested, charged with assaulting family member, Bexar County sheriffās deputies saySan Antonio police said one of its officers was arrested and charged with family assault on Thursday afternoon.
Motorcyclist killed after speeding, lane-splitting in West Side crash has been identified
Read full article: Motorcyclist killed after speeding, lane-splitting in West Side crash has been identifiedThe Bexar County Medical Examiner's Office identified the motorcyclist killed in a Wednesday afternoon crash on the West Side.
Bexar County venue tax could provide up to $448 million for a new Spurs arena; it likely wonāt
Read full article: Bexar County venue tax could provide up to $448 million for a new Spurs arena; it likely wonātBexar County Judge Peter Sakai has the green light to negotiate using a county tax to fund a new downtown San Antonio Spurs arena. However, based on Bexar County Commissioners' conversations, the NBA franchise likely wonāt get the taxās full capacity as the county tries to maintain the teamās current home on the East Side.
Bexar County judge grants final delay in Texas rapperās capital murder trial
Read full article: Bexar County judge grants final delay in Texas rapperās capital murder trialA Bexar County judge granted a final reset in the capital murder trial of Taymor McIntyre, pushing jury selection to March 31. Testimony is set to begin April 1.
Local pastor provides meals, haircuts and care for people experiencing homelessness in San Antonio
Read full article: Local pastor provides meals, haircuts and care for people experiencing homelessness in San AntonioPastor Jimmy Robles leads a group of volunteers dedicated to spreading hope and ensuring everyone is fed and cared for.
East Side residents demand more investment, voice ideas for Frost Bank Centerās future
Read full article: East Side residents demand more investment, voice ideas for Frost Bank Centerās futureMore than 350 people attended to discuss the future of the Frost Bank Center during town hall meetings held by a Bexar County commissioner over the past two Saturdays.
āWe have a legacy in this cityā: Black History Month event honored current, retired Black judges
Read full article: āWe have a legacy in this cityā: Black History Month event honored current, retired Black judgesApproximately 100 community members attended the Judicial Meet-and-Greet event with several past and current judges at the Witte Museum on Saturday.
Mental health calls turned violent: Advocates weigh in on crisis response in San Antonio
Read full article: Mental health calls turned violent: Advocates weigh in on crisis response in San AntonioLast week, seven SAPD officers were injured in a shooting. The original call came in as a suicide in progress with a gun. KSAT has covered multiple stories on mental health response, but does that change in a crisis situation?
Report finds there are only enough child care spots for less than half of young Bexar County children
Read full article: Report finds there are only enough child care spots for less than half of young Bexar County childrenThere is only about one child care spot for every two children under 5 years old in Bexar County, according to a new report.
Dog that mauled local man and tore his lip had been long-time threat, neighbors say
Read full article: Dog that mauled local man and tore his lip had been long-time threat, neighbors sayA dog seized by Bexar County sheriffās deputies after the mauling of a man Thursday had attacked once before, according to an arrest affidavit and people who live in the far Northwest Side neighborhood.
āI stand on the shoulders of giantsā: Judge honors black history in Bexar Countyās judicial system
Read full article: āI stand on the shoulders of giantsā: Judge honors black history in Bexar Countyās judicial systemAs Black History Month kicks off, one Bexar County judge is honoring the few black judges who came before her in a special meet and greet event.
Bexar County Sheriffās Office reports first jail inmate death of 2025
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriffās Office reports first jail inmate death of 2025A 40-year-old inmate at the Bexar County Adult Detention Center died following a medical episode at the jail Thursday morning, the sheriffās office said.
KSAT Q&A: Bexar County Sheriff Salazar says his deputies havenāt been āaskedā to assist in any ICE raids
Read full article: KSAT Q&A: Bexar County Sheriff Salazar says his deputies havenāt been āaskedā to assist in any ICE raidsBexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar joined KSAT 12 News anchors Steve Spriester and Myra Arthur from Washington D.C. for a KSAT Q&A during Wednesday nightās 6 OāClock News.
Girls on the Run Bexar County, SAISDās Advanced Learning Academy students team up for BexarFest
Read full article: Girls on the Run Bexar County, SAISDās Advanced Learning Academy students team up for BexarFestBexarFest is an ongoing collaboration between high school students and nonprofits in Bexar County.
Hundreds of volunteers hit the streets to count San Antonioās unsheltered population
Read full article: Hundreds of volunteers hit the streets to count San Antonioās unsheltered populationHundreds of volunteers hand-counted people without a place to call home on Tuesday night. The Point-in-Time (PIT) Count, led by the organization Close to Home,
Texas lawmaker pushes for new safety standards at childcare facilities after deadly accident
Read full article: Texas lawmaker pushes for new safety standards at childcare facilities after deadly accidentThe families of Alexia Rosales and Mkaya Amrani submitted a proposal to State Representative Ray Lopez at the beginning of the month calling for protection requirements at childcare centers in Bexar County.
Northeast Side residents voice frustrations over fatal shooting in their community
Read full article: Northeast Side residents voice frustrations over fatal shooting in their communityResidents at a Northeast Side neighborhood share their frustrations after two separate but connected deadly incidents happened on Saturday.
Woman faces multiple charges after leaving her children alone for over 10 hours, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman faces multiple charges after leaving her children alone for over 10 hours, BCSO saysA woman was arrested and faces multiple charges after leaving her children alone for over 10 hours, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
MEās office identifies woman killed in crash after pursuit with BCSO deputies
Read full article: MEās office identifies woman killed in crash after pursuit with BCSO deputiesThe Bexar County Medical Examinerās Office has identified a woman killed in a crash after a pursuit initiated by deputies.
East Side residents share opinions for Frost Bank Centerās future during town hall meeting
Read full article: East Side residents share opinions for Frost Bank Centerās future during town hall meetingBexar County Commissioner Tommy Calvert hosted a town hall meeting on Saturday with other local and state leaders to get public opinion on the future of the Frost Bank Center.
Laredo man accused of smuggling 52 migrants; BCSO addresses heightened immigration concerns
Read full article: Laredo man accused of smuggling 52 migrants; BCSO addresses heightened immigration concernsA Laredo man accused of smuggling 52 migrants in three human smuggling cases has been arrested, the Bexar County Sheriffās Office said on Saturday during a news conference.
BCSO says driver shot in apparent three-vehicle road rage incident near Southside High School
Read full article: BCSO says driver shot in apparent three-vehicle road rage incident near Southside High SchoolThe Bexar County Sheriffās Office said one person was shot in an alleged multi-vehicle road rage incident on Saturday morning.
Woman killed in pursuit, 19-year-old man arrested in connection with separate deadly shooting, BCSO says
Read full article: Woman killed in pursuit, 19-year-old man arrested in connection with separate deadly shooting, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff's Office identified a 19-year-old man arrested in connection with a deadly shooting.
Veteran overcomes homelessness with support from San Antonio organizations
Read full article: Veteran overcomes homelessness with support from San Antonio organizationsAfter nearly a year of living on a broken futon in a field, a former U.S. Marine is starting over thanks to the efforts of several San Antonio-area organizations.
Former correctional officer arrested for smuggling attempt of contraband, narcotics, US Marshals say
Read full article: Former correctional officer arrested for smuggling attempt of contraband, narcotics, US Marshals sayA now-former Karnes County correctional officer is behind bars after she allegedly attempted to smuggle contraband and narcotics, according to U.S. Marshals officials.
Bexar County commissioner to host town hall meeting for Spurs arena tax, future of Frost Bank Center this Saturday
Read full article: Bexar County commissioner to host town hall meeting for Spurs arena tax, future of Frost Bank Center this SaturdayWith a potential Spurs arena planned for downtown, a Bexar County commissioner is hosting town hall meetings to gather public input.
AMBER Alert issued for missing 3-year-old child was found in Austin, US Marshals say
Read full article: AMBER Alert issued for missing 3-year-old child was found in Austin, US Marshals sayAn AMBER Alert issued Wednesday in the San Antonio area for a missing 3-year-old child last seen in northwest Bexar County ended when the child was found safe in Austin, U.S. Marshals officials said.
Laredo man arrested in connection to human smuggling operations involving 52 migrants, BCSO says
Read full article: Laredo man arrested in connection to human smuggling operations involving 52 migrants, BCSO saysA Laredo man was arrested for allegedly being involved in human smuggling operations involving 52 migrants, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Bexar County ESD first responders offer fire prevention, safety tips amid blazes in California
Read full article: Bexar County ESD first responders offer fire prevention, safety tips amid blazes in CaliforniaAs wildfires continue to burn in California, first responders from 10 Bexar County Emergency Services Districts (ESD) will hold a news conference Friday to address fire concerns and offer prevention tips.
āSomething needs to changeā: SAPOA president calls for accountability after 7 officers injured in Stone Oak shooting
Read full article: āSomething needs to changeā: SAPOA president calls for accountability after 7 officers injured in Stone Oak shootingSan Antonio Police Officers' Association president Danny Diaz said āchaoticā is the only way he can describe a shooting that injured seven SAPD officers and left another man dead on Wednesday night.
āShe has been so positiveā: Bexar County crash survivorās mom reflects on her daughterās journey
Read full article: āShe has been so positiveā: Bexar County crash survivorās mom reflects on her daughterās journeyThirty-three days after surviving a deadly wrong-way crash on Interstate 37 in Elmendorf, Emma Bond is heading home.
AMBER Alert canceled for 3-year-old boy last seen in northwest Bexar County
Read full article: AMBER Alert canceled for 3-year-old boy last seen in northwest Bexar CountyAn AMBER Alert was canceled Thursday for a missing 3-year-old boy last seen Wednesday in northwest Bexar County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
SAISD says concern over heating, HVAC systems were a āfactorā in Wednesdayās school closures
Read full article: SAISD says concern over heating, HVAC systems were a āfactorā in Wednesdayās school closuresAfter reaching out to the San Antonio Independent School District multiple times since Tuesday, officials explained why its schools remained closed on Wednesday.
SAISD parents question districtās decision for second day closures amid freezing temperatures
Read full article: SAISD parents question districtās decision for second day closures amid freezing temperaturesSan Antonio Independent School District is under scrutiny after they canceled classes for a second day due to freezing temperatures, while other major Bexar County districts reopened on Wednesday.
āTake it seriouslyā: Residents want quicker response to aggressive dog in Bexar County neighborhood
Read full article: āTake it seriouslyā: Residents want quicker response to aggressive dog in Bexar County neighborhoodNeighbors in a Bexar County community are urging officials to address a stray dog they say charges at children walking home from school, chases cars and growls at other dogs.