San Antonio man accused of hurting 9-month-old who died in his care appears in court, faces $1M bond
Read full article: San Antonio man accused of hurting 9-month-old who died in his care appears in court, faces $1M bondA San Antonio man made an appearance in court on Monday in connection with two separate deadly child injury cases. One of those cases, which involved a 9-month-old child, happened earlier this year.
How Texas’ law banning DEI, LGBTQ+ topics in K-12 schools could fare in court
Read full article: How Texas’ law banning DEI, LGBTQ+ topics in K-12 schools could fare in courtCases challenging Florida and federal policies provide a glimpse into the possible outcome for the Texas case. It is scheduled for a court hearing in Houston on Dec. 10.
Uvalde man sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, feds say
Read full article: Uvalde man sentenced to 10 years in prison for possessing child sexual abuse material, feds sayA Uvalde man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after being convicted of possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM), according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas.
UTSA professor accused of sexual exploitation of employee who was his former student, lawsuit says
Read full article: UTSA professor accused of sexual exploitation of employee who was his former student, lawsuit saysA University of Texas at San Antonio professor who owns an engineering company allegedly admitted to sexually exploiting an employee who was also his former student, according to a lawsuit filed in Bexar County.
Criminal defense attorney Shannon Locke announces run for Bexar County District Attorney
Read full article: Criminal defense attorney Shannon Locke announces run for Bexar County District AttorneyShannon Locke, a longtime criminal defense attorney in San Antonio and Bexar County, has announced plans to run for the county’s top prosecutor position.
Head of Texas’ largest business organization accused of sexual assault in lawsuit
Read full article: Head of Texas’ largest business organization accused of sexual assault in lawsuitAn unidentified woman on Monday sued Glenn Hamer, Texas Association of Business president and CEO, alleging he sexually harassed and assaulted her, then retaliated when she rejected his advances.
Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional map
Read full article: Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional mapThe administrative ruling is a first step before the court decides whether to pause the use of the 2025 map, drawn to increase GOP seats in the U.S. House, for the rest of the legal battle.
Pretrial hearing for man accused in brutal attack of ex-wife, 2 daughters reveals details of jail interview
Read full article: Pretrial hearing for man accused in brutal attack of ex-wife, 2 daughters reveals details of jail interviewA pretrial hearing for a man charged in connection with a brutal attack on his ex-wife and two young daughters took place on Friday.
Man sentenced to 70 years in Texas prison for crimes against children in Kendall County
Read full article: Man sentenced to 70 years in Texas prison for crimes against children in Kendall CountyA man was sentenced to 70 years in a Texas prison on Thursday for crimes against children, according to Kendall County Criminal District Attorney Nicole S. Bishop.
Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymander
Read full article: Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymanderJudge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling that the new map can’t be used in 2026.
Judge Charles Montemayor reflects on 20 years of adoptions and foster care in Bexar County
Read full article: Judge Charles Montemayor reflects on 20 years of adoptions and foster care in Bexar CountyJudge Charles Montemayor has presided over thousands of adoptions in Bexar County during his 20-year career as a children’s court judge.
San Antonio man sentenced to 60 years in prison for attacking ex-girlfriend, leaving her in wooded area
Read full article: San Antonio 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.
San Antonio woman sentenced to federal prison, ordered to pay $492K for defrauding COVID relief program
Read full article: San Antonio woman sentenced to federal prison, ordered to pay $492K for defrauding COVID relief programA San Antonio woman was sentenced to federal prison and ordered to pay more than $492,000 after defrauding a COVID relief program, the U.S. Department of Justice said Thursday.
Uvalde County judge suspended without pay after his indictment on official oppression
Read full article: Uvalde County judge suspended without pay after his indictment on official oppressionThe State Commission of Judicial Conduct suspended Uvalde County Judge William Mitchell without pay on Tuesday, days after he was indicted for official oppression, according to records obtained by KSAT Investigates.
Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state
Read full article: Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the stateRepublicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.
After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised him
Read full article: After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised himUntil being labeled as the "radical left," Brown was widely supported by Texas Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously hired him as his clerk. Abbott called the ruling “clearly erroneous.”
What’s next after a court blocked Texas’ gerrymandered maps
Read full article: What’s next after a court blocked Texas’ gerrymandered mapsThe state is expected to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily pause the ruling, which would allow Texas to use the more recent map while the appeal plays out.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms
Read full article: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midtermsThe decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through the mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would appeal.
Texas Republicans started a national redistricting arms race. They may be losing.
Read full article: Texas Republicans started a national redistricting arms race. They may be losing.With Texas’ new map blocked by a federal court, California Democrats are emerging victorious — though the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues three school districts for not displaying Ten Commandments in classrooms
Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxton sues three school districts for not displaying Ten Commandments in classroomsThe suits against Galveston, Round Rock and Leander ISDs come after Texas passed a law requiring the commandments be posted in classrooms. The law is being challenged in federal court.
TIMELINE: Erik Cantu’s multiple arrests since he was shot by an ex-SAPD officer in 2022
Read full article: TIMELINE: Erik Cantu’s multiple arrests since he was shot by an ex-SAPD officer in 2022Here is an updated timeline of events after Erik Cantu made his latest court appearance on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
San Antonio mother whose newborn was kept at courthouse by judge gets 20-year prison sentence
Read full article: San Antonio mother whose newborn was kept at courthouse by judge gets 20-year prison sentenceA San Antonio woman who critically injured a 15-month-old girl in her care was ordered to begin serving a 20-year prison sentence immediately on Monday, after a judge denied her motion to further delay sentencing.
Former Alamo Trust President Kate Rogers sues over exit
Read full article: Former Alamo Trust President Kate Rogers sues over exitRogers resigned from her position after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized a 2023 dissertation in which she asserted the importance of Indigenous people’s history at the Alamo.
Bexar County grand jury indicts Jonathan Joss shooting suspect for actor’s murder
Read full article: Bexar County grand jury indicts Jonathan Joss shooting suspect for actor’s murderA Bexar County grand jury indicted a man on Monday who admitted to pulling the trigger in the June deadly shooting of actor Jonathan Joss.
Parents of flood victims suing Camp Mystic for negligence
Read full article: Parents of flood victims suing Camp Mystic for negligenceFour lawsuits that were filed separately Monday allege Camp Mystic officials’ lack of planning and stalled evacuation contributed to the deaths of several children and counselors.
Case dismissed against woman accused in argument leading to infant’s shooting death, records show
Read full article: Case dismissed against woman accused in argument leading to infant’s shooting death, records showA woman accused in connection with an argument when a gun went off and killed an infant recently had her case dismissed, Bexar County court records show.
Murder charge dropped for teen accused of fatally shooting man in East Side home
Read full article: Murder charge dropped for teen accused of fatally shooting man in East Side homeA teen facing a murder charge in the shooting death of a man in an East Side home in June 2023 had his charges dropped due to insufficient evidence, according to court records.
Relief, reflection and apology: Acquitted ex-SAPD officers speak out days after not guilty verdicts
Read full article: Relief, reflection and apology: Acquitted ex-SAPD officers speak out days after not guilty verdictsFor the first time since being found not guilty in the 2023 shooting death of Melissa Perez, two of the three former San Antonio police officers are speaking publicly about the verdict and the toll the case took on them and their families.
‘Slap in the face’: Families’ criticism mounts over Bexar County DA’s handling of high-profile cases
Read full article: ‘Slap in the face’: Families’ criticism mounts over Bexar County DA’s handling of high-profile casesFamilies connected to high-profile Bexar County cases are voicing their frustrations with the district attorney’s office, saying they’ve been left in the dark about major decisions and are demanding accountability from DA Joe Gonzales.
Ex-BCSO deputy arrested for bringing Whataburger to inmate has case dismissed, records show
Read full article: Ex-BCSO deputy arrested for bringing Whataburger to inmate has case dismissed, records showA former Bexar County sheriff’s deputy, who was fired after bringing an inmate Whataburger at the county jail, has had his case dismissed, according to court records.
After ex-SAPD officers’ acquittal, police union and defense attorneys call for accountability
Read full article: After ex-SAPD officers’ acquittal, police union and defense attorneys call for accountabilityA day after three former San Antonio police officers were acquitted in the 2023 shooting death of Melissa Perez, both the San Antonio Police Officers Association and the defense team are demanding accountability and political change in Bexar County.
FULL VERDICT TIMELINE: The 21st — and final day — in trial of ex-SAPD officers charged with Melissa Perez’s murder
Read full article: FULL VERDICT TIMELINE: The 21st — and final day — in trial of ex-SAPD officers charged with Melissa Perez’s murderFollowing approximately 90 minutes of deliberations, the jury returned not guilty verdicts for Eleazar Alejandro, Alfred Flores and Nathan Villalobos on Monday afternoon.
Paxton sues Harris County over legal support for undocumented immigrants
Read full article: Paxton sues Harris County over legal support for undocumented immigrantsThe county recently allocated $1.3 million to groups that provide immigration legal services amid an uptick in federal enforcement. Paxton called the program “evil and wicked.”
Texas Latino civic group sues to block AG Ken Paxton from shutting it down
Read full article: Texas Latino civic group sues to block AG Ken Paxton from shutting it downPaxton accuses nonprofit Jolt of an “unlawful voter registration scheme,” but a legal filing provided no evidence that it registers noncitizens to vote.
How the Bexar County DA’s Office, SAPD and San Antonio police union reacted to ex-SAPD officers’ not guilty verdict
Read full article: How the Bexar County DA’s Office, SAPD and San Antonio police union reacted to ex-SAPD officers’ not guilty verdictMultiple organizations, including the San Antonio Police Officers Association, shared their reactions with KSAT to the three former SAPD officers acquitted in Melissa Perez's death.
Trial delays lead to turmoil for family of 80-year-old carjacking victim
Read full article: Trial delays lead to turmoil for family of 80-year-old carjacking victimNearly three years after 80-year-old Larry Brister was attacked, carjacked, and later died from his injuries, his family says they’re still waiting for justice — and for answers.
Prosecution rebuttal witness disqualified from testifying to jury in ex-SAPD officers’ murder trial
Read full article: Prosecution rebuttal witness disqualified from testifying to jury in ex-SAPD officers’ murder trialA longtime forensic criminologist ended testimony on Friday as the trial of three ex-SAPD officers charged in Melissa Perez’s 2023 death completed its 20th day.
Attorney explains possible reasons why charges for suspects in Simon Cuevas case were downgraded
Read full article: Attorney explains possible reasons why charges for suspects in Simon Cuevas case were downgradedNone of the four suspects arrested in connection with a 14-year-old’s death are being charged with capital murder. Instead, their charges have been downgraded from murder to assault.
Uncertainty grows on when Texans will get SNAP benefits as U.S. Supreme Court emergency order blocks full aid
Read full article: Uncertainty grows on when Texans will get SNAP benefits as U.S. Supreme Court emergency order blocks full aidThe order will expire two days after an appeals court issues a more permanent ruling on the funding while the Trump administration will continue with partial SNAP payments.
San Antonio father sentenced to 8 years deferred adjudication in infant’s shooting death
Read full article: San Antonio father sentenced to 8 years deferred adjudication in infant’s shooting deathA San Antonio father accused of causing the death of his 8-month-old child in 2023 was sentenced Friday to eight years of deferred adjudication.
Myrta Romanos leaves jail after her charges connected to 2023 triple-murder case were dismissed
Read full article: Myrta Romanos leaves jail after her charges connected to 2023 triple-murder case were dismissedAccording to Bexar County court records, all three of Myrta Romanos’ charges were dismissed on Wednesday morning. KSAT attempted to speak with Romanos after she was released from jail on Wednesday afternoon.
3D forensic expert shows jurors analysis of Melissa Perez shooting in trial’s 19th day
Read full article: 3D forensic expert shows jurors analysis of Melissa Perez shooting in trial’s 19th dayA 3D forensic analyst took the stand on Thursday in the trial of three ex-SAPD officers charged in Melissa Perez's shooting death.
Crime expert with nearly five decades of experience called to testify on Day 18 in Melissa Perez murder trial
Read full article: Crime expert with nearly five decades of experience called to testify on Day 18 in Melissa Perez murder trialOne day after calling its first active SAPD officer to testify, the joint defense team called Kendall County Sheriff’s Office Lt. Thomas Matjeka, its fourth witness, to the stand on Wednesday.
UT System will push to enforce campus protest bans that judge temporarily blocked
Read full article: UT System will push to enforce campus protest bans that judge temporarily blockedA judge said the university can’t be trusted to enforce a state law that bans overnight “expressive activity,” among other restrictions, in a constitutional way.
Central Catholic faces new lawsuit alleging student was groped, bullied at school
Read full article: Central Catholic faces new lawsuit alleging student was groped, bullied at schoolThe family of a former Central Catholic High School student is suing the school and staff for failing to act on reports of bullying and assault, according to a lawsuit obtained by KSAT Investigates on Tuesday.
Joint defense team called active SAPD officer in Day 17 of Melissa Perez murder trial
Read full article: Joint defense team called active SAPD officer in Day 17 of Melissa Perez murder trialThe defense team representing three former San Antonio police officers charged in Melissa Perez's death called Travis Thompson, its first active officer, to the stand on Tuesday afternoon.
Texas voters poised to approve stricter bail rules in state Constitution
Read full article: Texas voters poised to approve stricter bail rules in state ConstitutionUnder Proposition 3, judges will be required to deny bail for certain violent offenses if the state demonstrates that doing so is necessary to ensure public safety or the defendant’s appearance in court.
Trial for Christopher Preciado’s mother charged in couple’s shooting deaths set to begin on Wednesday
Read full article: Trial for Christopher Preciado’s mother charged in couple’s shooting deaths set to begin on WednesdayThe trial for one of three suspects accused in connection with the 2023 deaths of a young Northwest Side couple and their unborn child has been moved up to this week.
Retired SAPD detective spoke to 3 officers who drew their weapons — but did not fire — at Melissa Perez
Read full article: Retired SAPD detective spoke to 3 officers who drew their weapons — but did not fire — at Melissa PerezLisa Miller, a former San Antonio police detective and sergeant, took the stand on Monday afternoon in the trial of three ex-officers charged in Melissa Perez’s 2023 death.