Paxton’s efforts to block Bexar County voter registration program takes center stage at court hearing Monday
Bexar County and the Texas Attorney General’s Office will face off in court Monday at a hearing regarding a voter registration program.
Judge halts search of digital devices in Texas vote harvesting investigation
A judge ordered a temporary halt to the search of digital devices confiscated from Manuel Medina, the former chair of the Bexar County Democratic Party, in an investigation led by the Texas Attorney General’s Office into alleged illegal vote harvesting.
Car lot employee dies after chasing trash dumper in Southeast Bexar County, sheriff’s office says
A 36-year-old man died after chasing a person for dumping trash in a car lot in southeast Bexar County, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
BCSO says 5-year-old drove away from store after being left in car with 3-year-old sibling
The father of the children, Derrick Deloach, Sr., 41, has been arrested. He told deputies that he left the car running — and the children sleeping inside the car — while he shopped at a Family Dollar for about 10 minutes.
12-year-old NISD student arrested after making shooting threats, BCSO says
A 12-year-old student in the Northside Independent School District was arrested on Tuesday for making a threat to shoot another student, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
KSAT Q&A: Local political consultants Molly Coz, Demonte Alexander, Kevin Wolff discuss the upcoming presidential debate
Kevin Wolff, former Bexar County Precinct 3 Commissioner, and local political consultants Molly Cox and Demonte Alexander joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss what outcomes could come out of the presidential debate on Tuesday.
Bexar County Jail inmate dies after suffering medical episode caused by substance withdrawals, authorities say
A Bexar County Jail inmate died after suffering a medical episode stemming from withdrawal symptoms, authorities said.
LULAC continues protest at state Attorney General Ken Paxton’s San Antonio office
The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) is again protesting the actions of state Attorney General Ken Paxton. Members gathered outside Paxton’s San Antonio office Saturday morning with signs and chants.
Man accused of animal cruelty after horse, pony found starving on south Bexar County property
A man is accused of animal cruelty after deputies say he left a horse and pony to starve on his property, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
Driver accused of intoxication manslaughter in deadly Southwest Side crash released on bond, jail records show
Bexar County jail records showed a man arrested in connection with a crash that killed a woman was released from custody on Sunday.
BCSO releases dashcam video of deputy striking suspect with patrol vehicle during pursuit
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office released dashcam footage involving a deputy striking a suspect he was pursuing.
Texas AG sues Bexar County over plans to mail voter registration forms
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is suing the Bexar County Commissioners Court after a 3-1 vote to launch a program that would mail voter registration applications to residents regardless of their eligibility to cast a ballot.
Ken Paxton sues Bexar County over voter registration outreach effort
The move escalates Texas Republicans’ brewing fight with urban counties over initiatives to proactively send applications to unregistered voters.
2024 homicide rate in Bexar County already exceeds last year’s total, sheriff says
With four months left in 2024, the homicide rate this year in Bexar County has already exceeded that of the past two years, Sheriff Javier Salazar said.
Texas AG Ken Paxton warns Bexar, Harris counties in letter over proposed voter registration form plans
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is warning Bexar and Harris counties commissioners about their proposed plans to mail voter registration forms to those he calls “unverified recipients.”
Bexar County jail records show suspect accused of stabbing, killing her mother charged with murder
A 21-year-old suspect accused of stabbing and killing her mother at a West Bexar County home has been charged with murder, Bexar County jail records show.
SAPD searching for person who shot, killed woman in courtyard of apartment complex
San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are searching for a person who shot and killed a 25-year-old woman in far West Bexar County.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorses Colin Allred in US Senate race
As the 2024 election heads into the home stretch, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Colin Allred secured an endorsement from a high-profile elected official in Bexar County.
Several children injured after East Central ISD bus crashes with big rig, district says
An East Central ISD school bus crashed against a big rig in east Bexar County, causing minor injures to roughly ten children, according to the school district.
Bexar County Courthouse employee retires after 69 years on the job
After 69 years of dedicated service, Jimmy Allison has retired from the Bexar County Courthouse, making him the longest-serving employee in the county’s history.
Missing 43-year-old man last seen in north Bexar County found; CLEAR Alert discontinued
A CLEAR Alert issued for a missing 43-year-old man last seen in north Bexar County was discontinued Thursday afternoon.
Middle schooler hit by car while biking to school in west Bexar County
A middle school student who was biking to school Wednesday morning was struck by a vehicle in west Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
How often is the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline answered in Texas?
New data shows progress has been made in getting more calls answered since the number was shorted two years ago. But there is still more work to be done.
Edwards Aquifer Authority declares Stage 4 water restrictions for Texas counties
Due to declining levels, the Edwards Aquifer Authority declared Stage 4 water restrictions for permit holders in multiple counties throughout the remote San Antonio area.
Warrants detail allegations that led to search of Democratic candidate for Texas House
The Texas attorney general’s office searched the home of Cecilia Castellano and a Democratic legislative aide. It said it’s investigating vote harvesting. Activists called it “intimidation.”
KSAT reporter experiences the effects of being left in a hot car with Bexar County’s Emergency Services District 2
The Texas heat is not only dangerous but also deadly.
Bexar County is seeking funding through federal grant to address elder abuse
The grant would give the county $800,000 over four years. County leaders say they want to build a Senior Justice Assessment Center.
Suspect in deadly San Antonio-Austin rampage asks to represent himself
A man accused in a deadly shooting spree from San Antonio to Austin appeared for the first time at Travis County Criminal Court to ask a judge if he could represent himself on Friday morning.
A third case of West Nile virus pops up in Bexar County, officials say
According to Bexar County officials, another mosquito has tested positive for the West Nile Virus, making this the third case for the county. Officials say the mosquito was found near Highway 90 and Cagnon Road.
Ex-Bexar County juvenile detention officer gets 90 days in jail, 2 years probation in felony strangulation case
A former Bexar County juvenile detention officer was sentenced to 90 days in jail and two years probation Wednesday after a jury convicted him of felony strangulation, court records confirm.
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorses VP Kamala Harris during primetime speech at DNC
Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar endorsed 2024 presidential candidate Kamala Harris during a primetime speech Wednesday at the Democratic National Convention.
Man found dead in murder-suicide identified by Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office
A man who died in a murder-suicide inside a northeast Bexar County home was identified Wednesday by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
Texas Attorney General executes search warrants in Bexar, Frio, Atascosa counties as part of election probe
The Texas Attorney General’s Office on Tuesday executed multiple search warrants in Frio, Atascosa, and Bexar counties as part of an ongoing investigation into election integrity.
Bexar County approves $100M for VIA’s East-West ‘rapid transit’ line
Bexar County Commissioners agreed Tuesday to set aside $100 million for an East-West rapid transit route through downtown San Antonio. County and transit officials say it’s needed to lock in federal funding for the $289 million project.
Woman killed in double shooting inside northeast Bexar County home identified
A woman who was among two people found fatally wounded inside a northeast Bexar County home has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office.
WATCH LIVE: Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai holds news conference on VIA Rapid Silver Line
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai will hold a news conference about the VIA Rapid Silver Line on Tuesday following the Commissioners Court meeting.
Crime Stoppers seeking information on fatal 2023 hit-and-run
San Antonio police and Crime Stoppers are rewarding anyone who can provide information that leads to the arrest of a driver who killed a man in a hit-and-run incident.
Man, woman found dead with gunshot wounds inside northeast Bexar County home, sheriff’s office says
Two people are dead after a shooting in northeast Bexar County, according to the sheriff’s office.
BCSO deputy in critical condition after experiencing medical emergency, sheriff’s office says
A Bexar County sheriff’s deputy experienced a medical emergency shortly after initiating a traffic stop early Saturday morning.
Medina County Sheriff’s Office arrests 2 arson suspects in connection with multiple Aug. 2022 grass fires
Two years after multiple fires sparked across Medina County, two arrests were made Friday in connection with the case.
‘I fear every day that my son is here’: San Antonians reflect on safety inside Bexar County jail
Reflecting on safety inside the Bexar County Adult Detention Center following three deaths in 15 days.
Funding plans revealed for San Antonio Missions’ downtown baseball stadium
The details on how a potential San Antonio Missions’ downtown baseball stadium would be financed were revealed Wednesday during a city council meeting.
Bexar County increasing protection measures after two mosquitoes test positive for West Nile virus
Bexar County will be increasing efforts to reduce its mosquito population after two tested positive for the West Nile Virus, according to a county news release.
KSAT Q&A: Judge Peter Sakai discusses future SA Missions ballpark, county budget
Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai joined the KSAT Q&A to discuss conversations about the San Antonio Mission moving downtown and the county budget.
2 dead after motorcyclist ran red light, struck another vehicle on Loop 1604, authorities say
Two people died after a motorcyclist collided with another vehicle Tuesday afternoon in east Bexar County.
WATCH: Father of slain 5-year-old lashes out at boy’s killer during sentencing
The biological father of a 5-year-old boy was escorted from a Bexar County courtroom Wednesday following an outburst at a sentencing hearing.
San Antonio Missions’ future downtown stadium must meet MLB player facility standards
Nelson Wolff Municipal Stadium, the current home of the San Antonio Missions, does not meet Major League Baseball player facility standards for minor league team affiliates, according to the team’s owners.
SAPD announces 10 arrests in connection with ‘street takeover’ groups spread out across West Side, Bexar County
San Antonio police said its officers disbanded several attempted street takeovers on Saturday night.
Man arrested after father’s ‘badly decomposed’ body found in refrigerator in NE Bexar County
A 48-year-old man has been arrested and charged after his father’s body was found in a refrigerator in northeast Bexar County.
BCSO finds decomposed remains inside fridge in NE Bexar County home; victim’s son in custody
A man’s body was found “badly decomposed” inside a fridge in the garage of a northeast Bexar County home, Sheriff Javier Salazar said.
Bexar County residents can provide feedback on proposed county budget at town halls
The Bexar County Commissioners Court plan to host four budget town halls this month as it prepares to finalize the fiscal year 2024-25 budget.
Residents, businesses have mixed reactions to San Antonio Missions’ proposed new downtown baseball stadium
The San Antonio Missions are expected to have a new ballpark built in downtown San Antonio by April 2028, according to a letter from Bexar County and the City of San Antonio to Major League Baseball.
East Central ISD, Harlandale ISD teachers surprised with $40,000 in school supplies
The United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County distributed $40,000 in school supplies to teachers in the East Central Independent School District and Harlandale Independent School Districts on Tuesday, according to a press release.
BCSO, Crime Stoppers seeking tips into shooting death of 17-year-old boy at house party
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is requesting help from the public to find out who shot and killed a teenager over the weekend during a house party.
Downtown baseball stadium for San Antonio Missions expected to open by 2028, letter to MLB says
The San Antonio Missions are set to have a new ballpark built in downtown San Antonio by April 2028, according to a letter from the City of San Antonio sent to Major League Baseball.
In competitive South Texas legislative race, a fight emerges over a candidate’s Hispanic surname
The Bexar County GOP accused Democrat Kristian Carranza of using a Hispanic surname to appeal to the district’s largely Hispanic population.
BCSO seeks help finding who shot, killed 17-year-old boy at house party
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is requesting help from the public to find out who shot and killed a teenager over the weekend during a house party.
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality sets hearing for Guajolote Ranch development proposal
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is set to hear the request for a waste water treatment plant permit that's been causing concerns among property owners near Grey Forest and environmental groups.
Bimbo Bakeries layoff is San Antonio’s second largest this year
The pending shutdown of Bimbo Bakeries’ East Side location this fall will result in the layoff of an estimated 138 people - the second most of any layoff in Bexar County so far this year.
Jurors in manslaughter trial get close-up look at cars, truck involved in 2022 deadly crash
Bexar County jurors in a manslaughter case received a close-up look at the vehicles involved in a deadly 2022 crash.
4th Court of Appeals Justice calls out city, county leaders about downtown violence after son murdered last year
Justice Lori Massey Brissette's son was attacked and left for dead across the street from the Alamo.
Woman accused in fatal shooting of her sister pleads no contest to lesser charge, gets 10 years probation
A woman charged in the shooting death of her sister avoided a possible prison sentence after she decided to avoid trial and plead no contest to a lesser charge.
Bexar County Jail inmate dies in cell after suffering medical episode, sheriff’s office says
A 46-year-old Bexar County Jail inmate died following a medical episode Monday, according to authorities.
San Antonio to host three-day conference aimed at transportation, technology sectors
Mobility leaders and advocates from across Texas will descend on San Antonio for a conference geared toward transportation and technology innovations.
Interstate 37 southbound reopens after deadly crash forced closure in Southeast Bexar County, BCSO says
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office said the southbound lanes of I-37 were reopened Saturday afternoon.
Attorney for former Delia’s Tamales employees speaks days after 3 restaurants were raided
Delia’s Tamales locations in San Antonio and the Rio Grande Valley were the focus of FBI raids earlier this week.
Crash involving Amazon 18-wheeler closes westbound Interstate 10 in east Bexar County
A portion of Interstate 10 in east Bexar County is closed on Friday morning due to a major wreck involving an Amazon 18-wheeler.
Mayor Ron Nirenberg voices support for new San Antonio Missions ballpark downtown
Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the chorus of local politicians’ voices who would like to keep the Missions playing baseball in San Antonio for the foreseeable future.
SA Core, SMART expand hours of service this summer to help respond to more mental health calls
The two leading mental health units — SA Core and S.M.A.R.T. — have increased their response hours this summer.
‘It’s very frustrating’: Local judges speak about ongoing issues with new system rolled out two months ago
A new software system that Bexar County rolled out almost two months ago is still causing issues and stalling the justice system, local judges told KSAT Tuesday.
CPS Energy crew member killed by electric surge while working to restore power outage
A CPS Energy crew member was electrocuted Tuesday morning while working to restore a power outage, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
‘She was proud of working here’: BCSO mourns 20-year-old female deputy killed in wrong-way crash
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is mourning the loss of a young female deputy who was with the law enforcement agency less than a year.
Advocates focus on humanity one year after 12 migrants were found in semitruck in Bexar County
Friday marks one year since 12 migrants were found in a semitruck off Interstate 35 near Von Ormy in southwest Bexar County.
Healing the abusers: Reflejo Court program targets generational trauma, breaking cycle of violence
It's a program that focuses on people involved with domestic violence, but it's not for the survivors. It's for the offenders. The Bexar County Reflejo Court, Court 13, is for first-time domestic violence offenders dealing with substance use. They are put in an intensive program that takes around a year to a year and a half.