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San Antonio woman sentenced to 25 years for starving stepson to death
A Bexar County jury sentenced Miranda Casarez to 25 years in prison on Thursday for the starvation death of her stepson. The jury deliberated for more than four hours before returning the sentence for starving four-year-old Benjamin Cervera to death. The boy died on Aug. 17, 2021. He weighed 28...
Bexar County jail inmate dies from possible 'medical complications,' authorities say
SAN ANTONIO — A 40-year-old man who was booked into the Bexar County jail Saturday died less than an hour after he was found "unresponsive" in his cell. Officials with the Bexar County Sheriff's Office (BCSO) said a deputy had communicated with Duane Ventimiglia just minutes before he was found in the middle of an apparent medical episode shortly before 9 a.m. Thursday.
Missing Pleasanton teen found in Houston
A 17-year-old female from Pleasanton was reported missing on April 13 by her family. Pleasanton Police officers were called to Grant Street where the female’s family reported their suspicions that she may have met a male subject on social media who lived in the Houston area. Pleasanton PD Sgt....
Family safely escapes fire after their home goes up in flames, officials say
SAN ANTONIO — One family is displaced from their home after a fire sparks on the northwest side Wednesday night, according to Bexar County officials. The incident took place at the 8000 block of Dotted Palm around 11:50 p.m. Wednesday. Officials say the fire started in the garage before...
BIGGEST BERRY AWARD AT FESTIVAL
The Biggest Berry Award at this year’s Poteet Strawberry Festival was presented to A&D Strawberry Farm. The winning berry of the San Andres variety weighed 2.8 ounces. Pictured from left are Poteet Rotary Club president Darrell Eichman and Dylan and Ariel Bukowski.
Risks of Vapes, Fentanyl presentation on April 25
Pleasanton ISD invites all parents and community members to attend “The Facts: A Parent’s Guide to the Risks Associated with Vapes and Fentanyl” presentation on Thursday, April 25. Join them from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Pleasanton High School Cafeteria. The presentation is hosted by the Pleasanton ISD...
Comin’ up around the county
CASA of South Texas’ Roping Against Child Abuse on April 27. Cowboy Fellowship, 561 FM 3350 in Jourdanton. Books open at 11 a.m. and close at 12 p.m. All prizes are donated. For details contact Noe Garcia at 210- 952-3537. McMullen County 4-H Path to Plate Field Trip. McMullen...
Bexar County Sheriff's Office searching for missing teen
SAN ANTONIO — Authorities are searching for a missing teenager who was last seen at his home on the southwest side of San Antonio on Tuesday. Frankie Alexander Salinas, Jr., 14, is 5'5" tall, weighs about 178 pounds and has hazel eyes and brown hair. He was last seen...
GROWER OF THE YEAR
SoTex Farms was honored as the Grower of the Year at the Poteet Strawberry Festival. Shown from left are: Poteet Rotary Club president Darrell Eichman, Joanna Garcia and Pat West Jr. of SoTex Farms and Willie and Diana G. Leal, representing the Poteet Rotary Club, Poteet Strawberry Festival Association and D&W Leal Creations.
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