Fiery death of staffer for San Antonio-area congressman under criminal investigation

The investigation contradicts what authorities previously said about the death of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ regional district director.

by Michael Karlis October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

The investigation contradicts what authorities previously said about the death of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ regional district director.

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Top candidate for San Antonio Animal Care Services director was once under criminal investigation

Montgomery County ACS Director Aaron Johnson was investigated on claims he forged documents and improperly put down 70 animals, but he was ultimately cleared.

by Michael Karlis August 1, 2024December 30, 2024

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Court ruling suggests recent activity in federal investigation of Ken Paxton

Records don’t name the attorney general’s office, but their details line up with the accusations former top deputies made against Paxton.

by Jasper Scherer, The Texas Tribune June 28, 2024January 17, 2025

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Chef of San Antonio staple Van’s Chinese Seafood Restaurant says restaurant is closing

The restaurant’s proximity to downtown and elevated approach to Asian cuisine made it a popular spot for power lunches during its heyday.

by Nina Rangel April 14, 2023July 16, 2025

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San Antonio Spurs, Josh Primo settle sexual misconduct lawsuit with former team psychologist

Former team psychologist Hillary Cauthen alleged that Primo exposed himself to her nine times.

by Michael Karlis November 18, 2022July 17, 2025

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Texas doctors to review whether Uvalde victims could have survived if law enforcement acted sooner

The review is part of the Texas Rangers’ criminal investigation into law enforcement’s slow response at Robb Elementary School.

by Michael Karlis November 4, 2022August 17, 2023

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Game wardens name longtime San Antonio eatery Van’s Restaurant in illegal shark fin investigation

State officials at first declined to name the restaurant involved in the criminal probe.

by Nina Rangel September 23, 2022April 15, 2025

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Three Venezuelan migrants flown from Texas to Massachusetts sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

The lawsuit alleges an elaborate scheme of people luring migrants with hotel rooms, McDonald’s gift cards, hundreds of dollars in cash and false information about their final destinations.

by Stephen Neukam, The Texas Tribune September 21, 2022August 17, 2023

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Bexar County sheriff launches criminal probe of flights stranding migrants in Martha’s Vineyard

Salazar appears to be the first law enforcement official announcing a criminal probe of the political stunt.

by Sanford Nowlin September 20, 2022September 17, 2023

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Medical Cannabis, Shark Fin Bust: The top 10 headlines in San Antonio this week

Texas’ expanded medical cannabis program clearly has the interest of a lot of readers.

by San Antonio Current Staff April 22, 2022March 31, 2025

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Game wardens find 381 shark fins at San Antonio restaurant, start criminal investigation

State officials declined to name the restaurant because it’s now part of the criminal probe.

by Sanford Nowlin April 19, 2022May 14, 2025

Luminaria is taking applications to find the 200 or so artists who will display work at its latest installment.

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criminal investigation

Fiery death of staffer for San Antonio-area congressman under criminal investigation

Top candidate for San Antonio Animal Care Services director was once under criminal investigation

Court ruling suggests recent activity in federal investigation of Ken Paxton

Chef of San Antonio staple Van’s Chinese Seafood Restaurant says restaurant is closing

San Antonio Spurs, Josh Primo settle sexual misconduct lawsuit with former team psychologist

Texas doctors to review whether Uvalde victims could have survived if law enforcement acted sooner

Game wardens name longtime San Antonio eatery Van’s Restaurant in illegal shark fin investigation

Three Venezuelan migrants flown from Texas to Massachusetts sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Bexar County sheriff launches criminal probe of flights stranding migrants in Martha’s Vineyard

Game wardens find 381 shark fins at San Antonio restaurant, start criminal investigation

Gov. Greg Abbott demands criminal investigation of so-called ‘pornography’ in public schools

All seven whistleblowers who asked for probe of Texas AG Ken Paxton have now left their jobs

Top aide in Texas attorney general’s office terminated after accusing Ken Paxton of bribery