Election Day guide: Polling locations, races and voting rules in Bexar County
Read full article: Election Day guide: Polling locations, races and voting rules in Bexar CountyBexar County voters will head to the polls Tuesday for the Texas primary runoff election, with several high-profile races on the ballot — including the Republican showdown for U.S. Senate between incumbent John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton.

Universal City PD: Male shot multiple times in apparent robbery; Suspect on the run
Read full article: Universal City PD: Male shot multiple times in apparent robbery; Suspect on the runA suspect is on the run after a male was shot multiple times in an apparent robbery, according to the Universal City Police Department.

San Antonio military wife creates community to help families navigate constant relocation
Read full article: San Antonio military wife creates community to help families navigate constant relocationLey Wright created Base Buddies, a podcast and support community, helping military spouses cope with relocations.

‘We’re battling inflation’: Neighbors unhappy about looming SAWS rate hike
Read full article: ‘We’re battling inflation’: Neighbors unhappy about looming SAWS rate hikeSan Antonio Water System board members approved a proposed multiyear rate hike that would raise most customers’ bills each year. It’s a move that could hit homeowners on tight budgets the hardest if the City Council signs off in June.
San Antonio mayor asks ICE not to ‘deter or dissuade’ voters following response outside polling site
Read full article: San Antonio mayor asks ICE not to ‘deter or dissuade’ voters following response outside polling siteMayor Gina Ortiz Jones asked federal immigration officers “take steps to not inadvertently deter or dissuade lawful U.S. voters from voting due to fear,” in a letter to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin on Friday, ahead of Tuesday’s runoff primary.

Man sentenced to life in prison for murder and felony firearm offense, DA’s office says
Read full article: Man sentenced to life in prison for murder and felony firearm offense, DA’s office saysA man was sentenced to life in prison for murder after fatally shooting a man back in 2024, according to the District Attorney’s office.

Dog bites 2-year-old girl’s head in far west Bexar County, sheriff says
Read full article: Dog bites 2-year-old girl’s head in far west Bexar County, sheriff saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said it is investigating what led up to a dog biting a 2-year-old girl in far west Bexar County.
Man faces charges for online solicitation of minor, BCSO says
Read full article: Man faces charges for online solicitation of minor, BCSO saysA 32-year-old man is accused of committing a sex crime on what he believed was three underage girls — the Bexar County Sheriff said they were all undercover operators.
2 women arrested, 5 cited in connection with West Side gambling bust, BCSO says
Read full article: 2 women arrested, 5 cited in connection with West Side gambling bust, BCSO saysTwo women were arrested and five others were cited after Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies conducted a gambling bust on Thursday afternoon.
New Braunfels man faces 74 charges after illegally killing white-tailed bucks, TPWD says
Read full article: New Braunfels man faces 74 charges after illegally killing white-tailed bucks, TPWD saysTexas Game Wardens have filed 74 charges against a New Braunfels man accused of illegally killing at least 13 white-tailed bucks in Bexar, Comal and Hays counties, according to the Texas Parks & Wildlife Department (TPWD).

Experience vs. outsider leadership defines Bexar County district attorney runoff race
Read full article: Experience vs. outsider leadership defines Bexar County district attorney runoff raceWith one day left in early voting for the runoff election, the Democratic primary race for Bexar County district attorney is drawing sharp contrasts between longtime prosecutor Jane Davis and former Fourth Court of Appeals Appellate Judge Luz Elena Chapa.

Tobin Park visitors call for better lighting after woman reports possible sexual assault
Read full article: Tobin Park visitors call for better lighting after woman reports possible sexual assaultSan Antonio police are investigating a possible sexual assault at Tobin Park. Visitors calling for better lighting along trailhead.

SAPD officer on motorcycle hospitalized after single-vehicle crash on I-35, police say
Read full article: SAPD officer on motorcycle hospitalized after single-vehicle crash on I-35, police sayA San Antonio police officer riding a motorcycle was hospitalized Thursday morning after a crash on Interstate 35.

Positive Parenting Program in Bexar County helps prevent child abuse by teaching skills, reducing stressors
Read full article: Positive Parenting Program in Bexar County helps prevent child abuse by teaching skills, reducing stressorsThe Positive Parenting Program, also called Triple P, helps families with many different types of parenting resources to prevent child welfare issues.

Bexar County constable tases Marshall High School student accused of vandalizing vehicle, NISD says
Read full article: Bexar County constable tases Marshall High School student accused of vandalizing vehicle, NISD saysA Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable tased a Marshall High School student accused of vandalizing a vehicle on school grounds, according to a Northside Independent School District spokesperson.

Bexar County DA dismisses case against man shot multiple times by deputy in stole vehicle chase
Read full article: Bexar County DA dismisses case against man shot multiple times by deputy in stole vehicle chaseThe Bexar County District Attorney’s Office has dismissed the case against a man formerly accused of leading a deputy on a chase in a stolen vehicle last year.
Dems slam Maureen Galindo’s comments as antisemitic in TX-35 runoff
Read full article: Dems slam Maureen Galindo’s comments as antisemitic in TX-35 runoffSome party leaders are also also alleging GOP interference on behalf of Galindo, who said she would “turn Karnes ICE Detention Center into a prison for American Zionists” if elected.

What we know about Marlene Vidal, the South Texas mother charged with capital murder of her 2 children
Read full article: What we know about Marlene Vidal, the South Texas mother charged with capital murder of her 2 childrenThe case of an Edinburg mother accused of setting a vehicle on fire with her two children inside continues to develop hundreds of miles away in San Antonio. Here's what we know.
Man sentenced to 12 years in prison for driving intoxicated during fatal 2025 crash
Read full article: Man sentenced to 12 years in prison for driving intoxicated during fatal 2025 crashA man was sentenced to more than a decade behind bars on Monday for a crash that killed a passenger last year on the West Side, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said in a news release.

CPS confirms agency had contact with mother before she allegedly set car on fire, killing 2 children
Read full article: CPS confirms agency had contact with mother before she allegedly set car on fire, killing 2 childrenAs the San Antonio Police Department and the Child Protective Services investigate the mother charged with capital murder for the deaths of her two children found in a burning car Friday, the public and welfare experts are wondering what led up to the tragedy.
Bexar County jail inmate dies at hospital after suspected medical episode, BCSO says
Read full article: Bexar County jail inmate dies at hospital after suspected medical episode, BCSO saysA Bexar County jail inmate died at a local hospital following a suspected medical episode on Sunday, according to the sheriff’s office.
Deputies searching for 2 men impersonating officers who forced their way into Southeast Side home
Read full article: Deputies searching for 2 men impersonating officers who forced their way into Southeast Side homeTwo men who claimed to be law enforcement officers forced their way into a Southeast Side home Saturday evening, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
What to know about voting early in the 2026 Texas primary runoff election in Bexar County
Read full article: What to know about voting early in the 2026 Texas primary runoff election in Bexar CountyEarly voting for the 2026 Texas primary runoff election begins Monday in Bexar County, giving voters another chance to weigh in on key races before the May 26 runoff election.
Bexar County Sheriff encourages struggling parents to ask for help after father breaks 2-month-old’s femur
Read full article: Bexar County Sheriff encourages struggling parents to ask for help after father breaks 2-month-old’s femurJonathan Moreno, 21, was taken into custody Friday night, Salazar said, after he admitted to squeezing his infant’s leg out of frustration.
San Antonio Metro Health, H-E-B relaunch insulin financial assistance program
Read full article: San Antonio Metro Health, H-E-B relaunch insulin financial assistance programSan Antonio Metropolitan Health District and H-E-B will cover $100 per prescription, including refills, under its relaunched Diabetes Insulin Assistance Program to those who need financial assistance.
Texas primary runoff: Key races on the May 26 ballot
Read full article: Texas primary runoff: Key races on the May 26 ballotTexas voters will settle unfinished business from the March Primary on May 26, when they decide either who will be on the ballot for the November general election or who will take office next year. Here are the races on the runoff election ballot.
Window company owner who left San Antonio to avoid disgruntled customers arrested on felony theft charges
Read full article: Window company owner who left San Antonio to avoid disgruntled customers arrested on felony theft chargesThe owner of a now-defunct San Antonio window company has been indicted on felony theft charges. Investigators said he accepted deposits from customers then shuttered the business without paying them back.
I-35 entrance ramp on East Side to close this weekend for construction, TxDOT says
Read full article: I-35 entrance ramp on East Side to close this weekend for construction, TxDOT saysThe Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) said an Interstate 35 entrance ramp on the East Side will close this weekend due to construction.
Softening housing market sends San Antonio and Bexar County scrambling
Read full article: Softening housing market sends San Antonio and Bexar County scramblingSlowing, or even shrinking, property tax projections are pushing Bexar County and the City of San Antonio to consider ways to pull back on new spending, make cuts, or even raise the tax rate.
What is the Teacher Incentive Allotment? Texas program gaining momentum across school districts
Read full article: What is the Teacher Incentive Allotment? Texas program gaining momentum across school districtsA state program designed to increase teacher pay and reward classroom performance is gaining momentum across Texas school districts, with education leaders saying demand for implementation support is rising sharply.
Live Oak PD: 5 arrested in connection with identity theft, mail theft investigation
Read full article: Live Oak PD: 5 arrested in connection with identity theft, mail theft investigationThe Live Oak Police Department took multiple people into custody in connection with an identity and mail theft investigation at a Northeast Side home.
Boxcar where 6 immigrants found dead in Laredo traveled from California, police say
Read full article: Boxcar where 6 immigrants found dead in Laredo traveled from California, police sayThe boxcar where six immigrants were found dead last weekend in Laredo is believed to have traveled from California, the Laredo Police Department said in a Thursday afternoon news conference.
Brad Simpson expected back in court for status hearing regarding murder, 2 other felony charges
Read full article: Brad Simpson expected back in court for status hearing regarding murder, 2 other felony chargesOne of the most high-profile murder cases in Bexar County is set to take center stage one more time on Thursday morning.
Road rage murder trial highlights growing concerns over aggressive driving in Bexar County
Read full article: Road rage murder trial highlights growing concerns over aggressive driving in Bexar CountyA murder trial underway in Bexar County is drawing attention to what experts say is a growing problem across San Antonio roads: road rage.
Authorities seek tips in connection with 19-year-old’s shooting death on North Side
Read full article: Authorities seek tips in connection with 19-year-old’s shooting death on North SideAuthorities are asking the public for tips in connection with a shooting on the North Side that left a 19-year-old dead.
Man found dead near southwest Bexar County railroad identified by medical examiner’s office
Read full article: Man found dead near southwest Bexar County railroad identified by medical examiner’s officeA man found dead near railroad tracks in southwest Bexar County earlier this week has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Prosecution, defense agree to new hearing in case of man who admitted to killing actor Jonathan Joss
Read full article: Prosecution, defense agree to new hearing in case of man who admitted to killing actor Jonathan JossBoth sides said Wednesday that they will need more time to gather information in the June 2025 murder case of former "King of the Hill" actor Jonathan Joss.
Man fatally shot days after moving into west Bexar County apartment; No suspects in custody, BCSO says
Read full article: Man fatally shot days after moving into west Bexar County apartment; No suspects in custody, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office says there are no suspects in custody in connection with a west Bexar County apartment shooting that left a man dead just days after he moved in.
How much money could drivers save if Congress approves a federal gas tax suspension?
Read full article: How much money could drivers save if Congress approves a federal gas tax suspension?President Donald Trump is proposing suspending the federal gas tax as fuel prices continue to rise. Experts say drivers could quickly see savings at the pump if Congress approves the plan, but fluctuating oil prices may offset the relief.
Driver arrested after striking student with car outside Pieper High School, constable’s office says
Read full article: Driver arrested after striking student with car outside Pieper High School, constable’s office saysA driver was arrested on Tuesday after he hit a student last week outside Pieper High School and fled the scene, according to the Bexar County Pct. 3 Constable’s Office.
Affidavit: 4 accused of stealing $16K+ worth of items at Ulta Beauty stores across Bexar County
Read full article: Affidavit: 4 accused of stealing $16K+ worth of items at Ulta Beauty stores across Bexar CountyFour women were arrested in connection with a series of thefts at Ulta Beauty stores across Bexar County that spanned nearly a year, according to arrest affidavits.
Stepmother sentenced to 20 years in death of 12-year-old boy after years of delays
Read full article: Stepmother sentenced to 20 years in death of 12-year-old boy after years of delaysMore than four years after a 12-year-old boy was found unresponsive inside his father’s San Antonio home, the case’s final chapter was written on Monday.
What we know about 6 people found dead in a Laredo boxcar, another found near Bexar County railroad
Read full article: What we know about 6 people found dead in a Laredo boxcar, another found near Bexar County railroadFive of the six people found dead inside a shipping container Sunday in Laredo have been identified, according to the Webb County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Body found near Bexar County railroad believed to be connected to Laredo boxcar deaths, sheriff says
Read full article: Body found near Bexar County railroad believed to be connected to Laredo boxcar deaths, sheriff saysAuthorities believe a body found near railroad tracks in southwest Bexar County is connected to the six people found dead inside a boxcar in Laredo over the weekend, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said in a news conference Monday.
BCSO: Man dead after suffering gunshot wound, found unconscious outside far West Side home
Read full article: BCSO: Man dead after suffering gunshot wound, found unconscious outside far West Side homeThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a potential homicide after a man died from a gunshot wound to the abdomen Wednesday night.
Texas’ 35th Congressional District primary runoffs: Who is running and what to know
Read full article: Texas’ 35th Congressional District primary runoffs: Who is running and what to knowTwo Democrats and two Republicans advanced to May runoffs for the open San Antonio-area seat, which was drawn to favor the GOP yet is considered winnable for Democrats in a wave year.
Trial canceled for man accused of helping son cover up murder of couple, unborn child, records show
Read full article: Trial canceled for man accused of helping son cover up murder of couple, unborn child, records showThe trial for a man accused of helping his son cover up the 2023 murder of a couple and their unborn child has been canceled, court records show.
I-35 in northeast Bexar County to briefly close this weekend for construction, TxDOT says
Read full article: I-35 in northeast Bexar County to briefly close this weekend for construction, TxDOT saysBoth directions of Interstate 35 in northeast Bexar County are expected to be closed this weekend for construction, according to the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT).
Sons of Michelle Barrientes Vela take plea deal in SAPD assault case, granted deferred adjudication
Read full article: Sons of Michelle Barrientes Vela take plea deal in SAPD assault case, granted deferred adjudicationTwo sons of former Bexar County Precinct 2 Constable Michelle Barrientes Vela were granted deferred adjudication on Wednesday after they took plea deals in lieu of going to trial.
Rising housing costs in Bexar County tied to growing public health crisis
Read full article: Rising housing costs in Bexar County tied to growing public health crisisAs housing costs climb across Bexar County, data from Metro Health reveals families are increasingly forced to choose between housing and healthcare — a tradeoff now being linked to worsening physical and mental health outcomes.
Man arrested for online solicitation of minor, Bexar County sheriff says
Read full article: Man arrested for online solicitation of minor, Bexar County sheriff saysA man was arrested after communicating with undercover investigators he believed to be a 16-year-old girl, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
San Antonio couple sues CPS Energy, 2 others after transformer explosion damages West Side home
Read full article: San Antonio couple sues CPS Energy, 2 others after transformer explosion damages West Side homeA San Antonio couple is suing CPS Energy and two electrical equipment companies after a transformer explosion damaged their home and seriously injured both.
‘Classic unfunded mandate’: San Antonio school districts reveal costs of new seat belt requirements
Read full article: ‘Classic unfunded mandate’: San Antonio school districts reveal costs of new seat belt requirementsTexas wants all school buses to have 3-point seat belts by 2029-30. But the price tag is high for local districts also facing budget challenges.
67-year-old man accused of sexual assault of a child, Bexar County sheriff says
Read full article: 67-year-old man accused of sexual assault of a child, Bexar County sheriff saysA 67-year-old man taken into custody on Saturday is accused of sexual assault of a child, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said.
RESULTS: All Bexar County-area municipal and school district races, key measures in May 2 election
Read full article: RESULTS: All Bexar County-area municipal and school district races, key measures in May 2 electionBalcones Heights, Castle Hills, Helotes, Hollywood Park, Kirby, Leon Valley, among cities included on the May 2 ballot, which also includes SCUCISD and NEISD.
RESULTS: Key measures for San Antonio-area school districts in May 2 election
Read full article: RESULTS: Key measures for San Antonio-area school districts in May 2 electionVoters decide races and key measures in North East ISD, Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD and four other San Antonio-area districts.
Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD voters to decide on $295M bond for safety, infrastructure upgrades
Read full article: Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD voters to decide on $295M bond for safety, infrastructure upgradesVoters in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District are preparing to weigh in on a $295 million bond proposal that would fund safety, infrastructure and technology upgrades across the district.
San Antonio man pleads guilty to charges related to ATM explosions, gun possession, DOJ says
Read full article: San Antonio man pleads guilty to charges related to ATM explosions, gun possession, DOJ saysA San Antonio man has pleaded guilty to multiple federal charges related to ATM explosions and possession of guns, according to a U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) news release.
What to expect on the May 2 ballot in Bexar County
Read full article: What to expect on the May 2 ballot in Bexar CountyBexar County’s general election includes school board races, mayoral contests, bond propositions and tax measures. Here’s a full breakdown of what voters can expect on their ballot.
6 San Antonio-area school districts have several key measures on May 2 ballot
Read full article: 6 San Antonio-area school districts have several key measures on May 2 ballotA half-dozen San Antonio-area school districts have business to take before their constituents on Saturday, May 2. Most of that business involves the election of school board trustees.
Do you also have $21K waiting for you? Texas has more than $492M in unclaimed property for Bexar County
Read full article: Do you also have $21K waiting for you? Texas has more than $492M in unclaimed property for Bexar CountyThe state of Texas is holding more the $10 billion in unclaimed property — most of it cash — and more than $492 million of it is owned by Bexar County residents.
Bexar County’s hidden role in the American Revolution highlighted ahead of country’s 250th anniversary
Read full article: Bexar County’s hidden role in the American Revolution highlighted ahead of country’s 250th anniversaryAs America prepares to celebrate 250 years, local leaders are working to highlight a part of the Revolutionary story many people may not know — Bexar County’s role in the fight for independence.
Affidavit: Man allegedly stole copper from CPS Energy facility, caused over $3K in damages
Read full article: Affidavit: Man allegedly stole copper from CPS Energy facility, caused over $3K in damagesA man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly stole copper from a CPS Energy facility and caused over $3,000 in damages, according to an arrest warrant.
Spurs fans find smashed car windshields after Game 5; BCSO investigating
Read full article: Spurs fans find smashed car windshields after Game 5; BCSO investigatingSpurs fans found smashed car windshields after the team’s first-round playoff series win on Tuesday. Now, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office is seeking any witnesses with information on what happened.
San Antonio Park Police officer arrested after assaulting woman, BCSO says
Read full article: San Antonio Park Police officer arrested after assaulting woman, BCSO saysA San Antonio Park Police officer was arrested on Wednesday after assaulting a woman, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Bexar County tax assessor warns residents of vehicle purchase scams after buyers lose thousands
Read full article: Bexar County tax assessor warns residents of vehicle purchase scams after buyers lose thousandsBexar County Tax Assessor-Collector Albert Uresti said four people were recently scammed out of thousands of dollars after purchasing vehicles.
Probationary detention deputy fired after arrest for possession of a controlled substance, BCSO says
Read full article: Probationary detention deputy fired after arrest for possession of a controlled substance, BCSO saysA probationary detention deputy has been fired after Bexar County sheriff deputies arrested him on a warrant for possession of a controlled substance, according to a news release.
Man arrested, charged with possession of child sexual abuse material, sheriff says
Read full article: Man arrested, charged with possession of child sexual abuse material, sheriff saysA man was arrested for allegedly sending child sexual abuse material to a stranger earlier this month, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Community leaders teaming up to ensure domestic violence survivors at highest risk don’t fall through cracks
Read full article: Community leaders teaming up to ensure domestic violence survivors at highest risk don’t fall through cracksThese teams are all over the country, including eight in Texas, set up with strict standards and requirements to report back to the state about how they’re helping severe abuse survivors.
San Antonio elementary school teacher charged with continuous sexual assault of child, police say
Read full article: San Antonio elementary school teacher charged with continuous sexual assault of child, police saySan Antonio police said an elementary school teacher has been arrested and charged with continuous sexual assault of a child.
Bexar County veterans services director pushes back on termination, says commissioners used flawed probe to fire him
Read full article: Bexar County veterans services director pushes back on termination, says commissioners used flawed probe to fire himFired Bexar County Military and Veterans Services director Keith Wilson said county commissioners used a flawed outside investigation to wrongfully terminate him last month.
3 homes evacuated after gas line hit in south Bexar County neighborhood, CPS Energy says
Read full article: 3 homes evacuated after gas line hit in south Bexar County neighborhood, CPS Energy saysThree homes were evacuated out of an abundance of caution after a gas line was hit in a south Bexar County neighborhood, according to CPS Energy.
Game room owner arrested, charged with felony, weeks after she told KSAT she thought business was legal
Read full article: Game room owner arrested, charged with felony, weeks after she told KSAT she thought business was legalCarrie Gutierrez said she was transparent from the start about her business, and said she believed it was a legal operation.
‘Chunks taken out’: Dog attack sends woman to hospital in south Bexar County
Read full article: ‘Chunks taken out’: Dog attack sends woman to hospital in south Bexar CountyA Bexar County Sheriff's Office spokesman said the dog is now in county animal control's custody for a 100-day quarantine and the owner has been hit with multiple citations.
FULL INTERVIEW: How the infamous ‘where we roll’ freestyle about San Antonio came to be
Read full article: FULL INTERVIEW: How the infamous ‘where we roll’ freestyle about San Antonio came to beDuring a KSAT Investigates interview, inmate Phyllis Ochoa shares how her polarizing and viral San Antonio song “Where We Roll” was inspired by missing the city while on the run in Arizona.
Locals can get into the San Antonio Zoo for $8 on Battle of Flowers Friday
Read full article: Locals can get into the San Antonio Zoo for $8 on Battle of Flowers FridayIf you don’t have any plans on Friday, the San Antonio Zoo is offering discounted admission for Bexar County residents as part of Locals Day.
Domestic violence survivors program in unincorporated Bexar County reports increase in clients
Read full article: Domestic violence survivors program in unincorporated Bexar County reports increase in clientsSTAR, which stands for "Safety Team Active Response," is a program serving domestic violence survivors in unincorporated Bexar County. The initiative, which helps survivors after the abuse, is reporting an uptick of clients.
Child abuse cases continue to impact Bexar County; officials push for prevention, intervention
Read full article: Child abuse cases continue to impact Bexar County; officials push for prevention, interventionSJRC Texas, which took over the county’s foster care system last September, has expanded its staff and services to address an increase in children entering care due to abuse and neglect.
5 men arrested for suspected online solicitation involving adult and underage women, BCSO says
Read full article: 5 men arrested for suspected online solicitation involving adult and underage women, BCSO saysThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office announced “multiple arrests” regarding an “undercover operation,” a sheriff’s office spokesperson said Thursday.
MAP: Reported house, apartment explosions across San Antonio area since 2020
Read full article: MAP: Reported house, apartment explosions across San Antonio area since 2020Two house explosions in one neighborhood has spurred KSAT to revisit — and map out — its most recent coverage of reported house and apartment explosions dating back to the start of the decade.


