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BCSO searching for rock-throwing vandal in east Bexar County
Read full article: BCSO searching for rock-throwing vandal in east Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying a man who threw rocks at the glass windows of three east Bexar County businesses.
Head-on crash closes portion of Loop 1604 in East Bexar County; driver taken to hospital in critical condition
Read full article: Head-on crash closes portion of Loop 1604 in East Bexar County; driver taken to hospital in critical conditionA driver was taken to the hospital after a head-on crash on Loop 1604 in East Bexar County, causing lanes to close in the area, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Crashed tanker truck near I-10 in East Bexar County temporarily sparks fears of dangerous chemical spill
Read full article: Crashed tanker truck near I-10 in East Bexar County temporarily sparks fears of dangerous chemical spillFirefighters feared a liquid leaking from a crashed tanker might be a dangerous chemical. However, they later determined it was watered-down liquid sulfur.
Tanker truck crashes into concrete barrier along Interstate 10 in East Bexar County
Read full article: Tanker truck crashes into concrete barrier along Interstate 10 in East Bexar CountyAn access road along westbound Interstate 10 in East Bexar County is closed Thursday morning due to a tanker truck crashing into a concrete barrier.
Video shows man accused of stealing $55K worth of equipment from construction site in East Bexar County
Read full article: Video shows man accused of stealing $55K worth of equipment from construction site in East Bexar CountyThe Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in searching for a man who they say stole $55,000 worth of equipment from a construction site.
2 men in custody for ‘heinous murder attempt’ of man found tied up, critically injured on road, records show
Read full article: 2 men in custody for ‘heinous murder attempt’ of man found tied up, critically injured on road, records showUriah David Huffman, 24, and Darryl Christopher King, 36, are charged with aggravated kidnapping and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
‘Heinous murder attempt’ under investigation after man found tied up, critically injured, Sheriff Salazar says
Read full article: ‘Heinous murder attempt’ under investigation after man found tied up, critically injured, Sheriff Salazar saysDeputies are investigating what appears to be a “heinous murder attempt” after a man was found tied up and critically injured on the side of a road in East Bexar County, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Trailer home, vehicle go up in flames at East Bexar County RV Park, fire officials say
Read full article: Trailer home, vehicle go up in flames at East Bexar County RV Park, fire officials sayThe residents of a trailer home at an East Bexar County RV Park returned home to find their trailer had been destroyed by a fire, fire officials said Thursday.
Truck crash on I-10 result of attempted murder-suicide, San Antonio police say
Read full article: Truck crash on I-10 result of attempted murder-suicide, San Antonio police sayOne person is dead and another person is wounded following a shooting and vehicle crash in East Bexar County early Wednesday morning, the San Antonio Police Department said.
Debris leads to more clues in deadly hit-and-run in east Bexar County, BCSO says
Read full article: Debris leads to more clues in deadly hit-and-run in east Bexar County, BCSO saysThe sheriff’s office says debris left at the scene of a deadly hit-and-run in east Bexar County earlier this month could lead deputies to a suspect.
Man shot after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s East Bexar County home, deputies say
Read full article: Man shot after breaking into ex-girlfriend’s East Bexar County home, deputies sayBexar County sheriff’s detectives are investigating a shooting involving a man who they say broke into the home of his ex-girlfriend.
Fire marshal suspects heater caused fire in East Bexar County storage facility
Read full article: Fire marshal suspects heater caused fire in East Bexar County storage facilitySAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Fire Marshal is blaming a heater for a fire that damaged several units at a commercial storage facility. It caused damage to as many as six units at the business, located on Highway 87 East near Stuart Road. Fire trucks lined the highway in front of the business as firefighters worked to put out the flames. Wednesday morning, some of the renters of the burned storage units returned to sort through the debris. However, a report from the fire marshal said there were six units as well as several vehicles that were damaged.
Woman shot, killed in driveway minutes after rollerskating in northeast Bexar County, sheriff says
Read full article: Woman shot, killed in driveway minutes after rollerskating in northeast Bexar County, sheriff saysSAN ANTONIO – A 24-year-old woman was shot and killed minutes after she was rollerskating in northeast Bexar County, Sheriff Javier Salazar said. Giovanna Barrera, 24, was killed in the 7600 block of Tarrasa Wednesday afternoon, Salazar said. Barrera, a known rollerskating enthusiast, was exercising in the area before she was shot one time in the upper torso area, the sheriff said. Previously, the department had said the suspected vehicle was a black and silver PT Cruiser. The suspected vehicle also has “distinctive aftermarket rims,” Salazar said.
17-year-old girl killed in crash while heading to school in Wilson County
Read full article: 17-year-old girl killed in crash while heading to school in Wilson CountyADKINS, Texas – A 17-year-old girl pulling her truck out of the driveway was hit and killed by an oncoming car early Friday morning, the Texas Department of Public Safety said. The crash happened shortly before 7 a.m. in the eastbound lanes of US Highway 87 near Oak Park Road. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the teen was trying to turn left onto eastbound Hwy 87 and was heading to La Vernia High School when she was hit by the westbound car. The eastbound lanes of Highway 87 were closed as emergency crews worked at the scene. The westbound lanes, however, remained open.
Medical Examiner identifies woman killed in rollover crash in far East Bexar County
Read full article: Medical Examiner identifies woman killed in rollover crash in far East Bexar CountyEAST BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified a woman killed in a rollover crash in far East Bexar County early Tuesday morning. Adriana Moore, 31, was killed in a crash that occurred just after midnight on southbound FM 1518, not far from Loop 1604. According to deputies, Moore was traveling at a high-rate of speed when she lost control of her truck and rolled it several times. Deputies said the truck took out some poles and rolled for roughly 75 yards before finally coming to a stop. A witness driving behind the truck told deputies that they were coming from a party in the area and saw the crash happen.
Woman ejected, killed in rollover crash in far East Bexar County
Read full article: Woman ejected, killed in rollover crash in far East Bexar CountyEAST BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – A woman in her 20s is dead after she was ejected during a rollover vehicle crash in far East Bexar County early Tuesday morning, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said. The crash occurred just after midnight on southbound FM 1518, not far from Loop 1604. According to deputies, the woman was traveling at a high-rate of speed when she lost control of her truck and rolled it several times. A witness driving behind the woman told deputies that they were coming from a party in the area and saw the crash happen. Authorities say the crash is still in the clearing stages and that emergency crews will be in the area for the next several hours.
Firefighters fight flames at empty home in East Bexar County
Read full article: Firefighters fight flames at empty home in East Bexar CountySAN ANTONIO – Area firefighters battled flames at an empty home in East Bexar County early Thursday morning. The fire was called in just before 4 a.m. in 4400 block of Stuart Road, not far from Highway 87. Firefighters said they arrived to find the home fully-engulfed, and that they had to fight the fire defensively. According to the family who owned the home, the house was their grandmother’s who passed away a just a month ago. New relatives were scheduled to move into the property tomorrow, they said.