Travis County DA says he’ll try to overturn Texas governor’s pardon of convicted murderer

Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry last month after a jury found him guilty of murdering a Black Lives Matter protester in 2020.

by Sanford Nowlin June 5, 2024September 4, 2024

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Former head of San Antonio’s fire union arrested on stalking charge

Chris Steele lead the union during a 2018 scorched-earthy fight with the City of San Antonio for a new contract.

by Sanford Nowlin June 4, 2024December 25, 2024

Two probationary officers have lost their positions at SAPD.

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2 dead, 4 hurt in shooting at San Antonio’s Market Square

The incident took place early Sunday morning as Fiesta was winding down.

by Sanford Nowlin April 28, 2024December 1, 2024

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San Antonio police officer suspended for napping, talking about having on-duty sex

The officer also failed to turn on his body camera 60 times on 60 calls, according to police records cited by the Express-News.

by Sanford Nowlin February 12, 2024October 13, 2024

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Former Bexar Sheriff’s Office corporal gets 15 years in murder case

Giovanni Ceja was convicted of striking and killing a man with a vehicle and fleeing the scene.

by Sanford Nowlin February 1, 2024September 15, 2024

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San Antonio plans to tackle violence with a public health approach. Here’s what that looks like.

Houston and Austin already use similar methods. San Antonio will aim to reduce gun-related violence, sexual assaults and other crimes against people.

by Alejandro Serrano, The Texas Tribune January 17, 2024August 2, 2024

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San Antonio police personnel fired, suspended over Melissa Perez death

An SAPD lieutenant has been fired and a sergeant slapped with a seven-day suspension over accusations they left duty early the night officers shot and killed Perez inside her apartment.

by Sanford Nowlin January 12, 2024April 4, 2025

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San Antonio-area man going to prison after urging people to ‘blow up infrastructure’

The FBI’s search of the man’s home turned up loaded firearms, boxes of ammunition, books or instruction manuals about making improvised explosives, lab equipment and more, authorities said.

by Sanford Nowlin December 19, 2023January 22, 2025

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Bexar County deputy fired over assault charge

The deputy was reportedly off duty when she was hit with the charge in Comal County.

by Sanford Nowlin November 9, 2023May 9, 2025

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Judge sets trial date in for Texas AG Ken Paxton’s delayed securities fraud case

The trial, set to begin April 15, is one of several legal woes that remain on the horizon for Paxton.

by Sanford Nowlin October 31, 2023June 28, 2024

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San Antonio man sentenced to prison for sharing child porn on phone app

The man also must pay a total of $45,000 in restitution to nine child victims, according to authorities.

by Sanford Nowlin January 10, 2023August 20, 2024

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San Antonio police officer put on leave after firing at suspect in car theft case

The same officer, Miguel Leal, also received a 45-day suspension last spring for failing to report two incidents that occurred on one of his shifts.

by Sanford Nowlin January 4, 2023June 20, 2024

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Police arrest Texas landlord caught on camera brandishing gun during tenant dispute

Landlord Phillip Young, 68, is being charged with one count of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, according to Denton police.

by Michael Karlis September 29, 2022December 23, 2024

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San Antonio man sentenced to 15 years in federal child pornography case

An analysis of the man’s phone turned up nearly 38,000 images and four videos of ‘child sexual abuse material,’ according to authorities.

by Sanford Nowlin September 16, 2022August 29, 2024

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San Antonio man recovering after he fired into air, accidentally shot himself in the ass

The posterior-punctured man was transported to University Hospital and is reported to be in stable condition.

by Michael Karlis September 12, 2022January 13, 2025

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Ted Cruz, Military Exercises: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Clearly, many of you enjoyed reading about the former RNC head telling to Cruz to ‘Just sit the hell down, please’ after the Senator’s ugly CPAC speech.

by San Antonio Current Staff August 12, 2022August 3, 2023

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San Antonio landlord allegedly set house on fire after tenants were late paying rent

The landlord was arrested and is being held on $30,000 bond.

by Michael Karlis August 8, 2022August 17, 2023

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Travis County DA says he’ll try to overturn Texas governor’s pardon of convicted murderer

Former head of San Antonio’s fire union arrested on stalking charge

2 dead, 4 hurt in shooting at San Antonio’s Market Square

San Antonio police officer suspended for napping, talking about having on-duty sex

Former Bexar Sheriff’s Office corporal gets 15 years in murder case

San Antonio plans to tackle violence with a public health approach. Here’s what that looks like.

San Antonio police personnel fired, suspended over Melissa Perez death

San Antonio-area man going to prison after urging people to ‘blow up infrastructure’

Bexar County deputy fired over assault charge

Judge sets trial date in for Texas AG Ken Paxton’s delayed securities fraud case

San Antonio man sentenced to prison for sharing child porn on phone app

San Antonio police officer put on leave after firing at suspect in car theft case

Police arrest Texas landlord caught on camera brandishing gun during tenant dispute

San Antonio man sentenced to 15 years in federal child pornography case

San Antonio man recovering after he fired into air, accidentally shot himself in the ass

San Antonio landlord allegedly set house on fire after tenants were late paying rent

The Missing Child ID App, FBI’s first mobile app