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Man driving near 124 mph causes crash killing two women, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO — One man has been arrested for crashing into another vehicle at a high speed that left a mother and her daughter dead, according to the Bexar County Sheriff's Office. Larry James Korus, 40, was driving a high-performance Lexus around speeds of 124 mph and crashing nearly...
Girlfriend of Robb Elementary School Shooter Arrested for Making Threats Against Uvalde Community
Catch the latest on the arrest of the Robb Elementary School shooter's alleged girlfriend, Victoria Gabriela Rodriguez Morales, in Puerto Rico for making repeated threats against the Uvalde community. Plus, an update on the rising number of dismissed cases from the Bexar County District Attorney's Office.
Ongoing Search for Woman Suspected in Murder Case
The hunt intensifies for a woman implicated in a murder investigation in Bandera. New details emerge about the suspect's identity, past arrests, and possible whereabouts. Authorities seek public assistance in locating the suspect and a missing 2006 green and black Jeep Wrangler.
DA drops case against officer accused of aggravated assault by public servant
SAN ANTONIO — SAPD Officer Thomas Villareal has been facing an indictment since December of 2021. As of Wednesday, nearly three years later, he is free and clear. Thomas Villareal, along with officer Carlos Castro, was indicted with aggravated assault by a public servant after a traffic stop on Jan. 16, 2020.
Lytle council rejects proposed 25 mph speed limit in town
The Lytle City Council voted Monday to reject a proposal to lower the speed limit throughout the city to 25 mph after mostly negative comments during a public hearing on the issue. On a motion by District 4 Alderman Michael Rodriguez the council voted 4-0 to leave the speed at...
Reckless Lexus Driver Accused of Causing Fatal Collision on Bexar County Highway
• A high-speed collision on a South Side highway in Bexar County resulted in the deaths of two women. • The driver of a 2023 Lexus was allegedly weaving dangerously through traffic at high speeds when he crashed into a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage.
Ex-NEISD employee wanted on warrant for child grooming is on the run, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO — A now-former staff member at Johnson High School who is wanted on a warrant for a child grooming charge is on the run from law enforcement, the Bexar County Sheriff's Office says. A warrant has been issued for Daniela Franco, who had been employed as a...
Deputies searching for suspect in alleged choking of girlfriend
SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office needs your help locating Kavion Jones. On Nov. 22, deputies responded to a call for Assault Family Violence by Choking. The person who called said Jones had allegedly choked her to the point of losing consciousness. When investigators arrived and...
Bexar County Commissioners Approve Homelessness Outreach Program and Discuss Veteran Services
• Bexar County commissioners approved an outreach program to address homelessness in Precinct 2, partnering with the City of Leon Valley and Haven for Hope. • The program is funded by over $5 million in federal COVID-19 relief funds.
Teen takes his own life after shooting his mother, BCSO says
SOMERSET, Texas — Authorities say a teen shot his mother before fatally shooting himself on Monday evening. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office responded to the 19600 block of North Dixon Street in Somerset, which is in the southwest part of the county just off of Loop 1604. They said a suspect in his late teens shot his mother multiple times in the home where they lived together, and three or four other people were in the home at the time.
18-wheeler crashes and jackknifes in Medina County, impacting traffic
MEDINA COUNTY, Texas — An 18-wheeler was involved in a big crash in Medina County Saturday afternoon that impacted traffic, authorities say. First responders were dispatched to a crash along Highway 90 and County Road 4621 in the Dunlay area around 2:30 p.m. According to authorities an 18-wheeler lost...
Hondo, Texas: Where Divine Charm Meets Legal Debate
In the heart of Texas Hill Country lies Hondo, a small town with a welcome sign that has made a big splash across the nation. 'This is God's Country, Please Don't Drive Through It Like Hell,' the sign chides with a blend of humor and heritage. A creation of the Hondo Lions Club from 1930, the slogan has since become a quirky symbol of the town's identity, featured in National Geographic and music videos alike. Despite its fame, the sign has been the center of legal controversy, with the Freedom From Religion Foundation challenging its constitutionality based on the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment.