‘I got a backhoe and a lot of land’: SAPD detective suspended for pulling gun, threatening girlfriend and another man
A veteran San Antonio Police Department detective has been suspended 15 days after sending threatening text messages to his girlfriend and then pulling out a gun outside of a Helotes dance hall last fall, discipline paperwork obtained by KSAT Investigates shows.
‘Close to flying’: Thrill seekers soar above the Hill Country at Helotes zip line park
Heart pounding. Stomach churning. Zipping above the Hill Country at more than 30 mph. Welcome to the Helotes Hill Country Ziplines. Here, zip lines give riders a view of the Scenic Loop and Helotes communities like no other.
Historic Scenic Loop Road drawing more congestion, drivers as development explodes near Grey Forest
The location, landscape and wildlife are what draws newcomers to the area. But with growth comes new issues, including a long line of construction crews waiting outside neighborhoods every morning to start their work.
Scenic Loop: A neighborhood that plays a big role in water quality for the rest of San Antonio
The neighborhoods that comprise the Scenic Loop Helotes Creek Alliance are focused on water and it's at the heart of their battle against developers. Many homes in the neighborhood are part of the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program.
Texas Eats: New BBQ Joint and Bakery in Castroville, Gelato Nachos & Wood-fired Burgers!
David Elder takes you inside the newest BBQ joint and bakery in Castroville to check out their sweet and savory bites.
Northwest Bexar County residents fight to stop waste water from being dumped near Edwards Aquifer
Helotes and Grey Forest residents are asking for more voices to join their cause to stop the legal dumping of millions of gallons of treated wastewater just miles from the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone.
Interpretive signs at Old Town Helotes aims to help visitors understand its history
The Historical Society of Helotes helped bring eight interpretive signs in front of historic buildings in Old Town Helotes.
Helotes Proposition election results for Nov. 7, 2023
Voters in Helotes will decide the fate of a proposition for the reauthorization of the local sales and use tax at a rate of one-fourth of one percent to continue providing revenue for maintenance and repair of municipal streets.
All election results for Texas Constitutional Amendments, local mayors, city councils, propositions for Nov. 7, 2023
Voters across Texas will head to the polls on Nov. 7 to decide the fate of 14 constitutional amendments dealing with property taxes, infrastructure, state parks, farming/ranching, teacher retirement, and more.
Family fighting through personal tragedy will continue creating Halloween thrills for community
A couple behind one of the most popular Halloween displays in Helotes is struggling to deal with personal tragedy. Still, they plan to continue bringing joy to the community.
🗳 FULL BALLOT: Nov. 7 state constitutional amendment, general, special, charter and bond election
there are 14 state constitutional amendments on the Nov. 7 ballot, and depending on where you live in Bexar County, your ballot could also other items including for director at large of the San Antonio River Authority as well as elections in Converse, Helotes, Hill Country Village and Schertz.
Former Dallas Cowboys player arrested for animal cruelty in Helotes
A former Dallas Cowboys player was arrested in Helotes after he allegedly abandoned a puppy in a storage unit for two days when temperatures were over 100 degrees.
Labor Day weekend usually marks summer’s end. SA-area businesses say it can’t come soon enough.
With more than 60 days of triple-digit temperatures and the hottest summer on record in the San Antonio area, businesses like Congelato! in Helotes said this summer has been a struggle.
Fire chiefs across Bexar County develop strategy to combat wildfires
Fire departments from Selma to Wilson County and Leon Springs to Helotes formed an east and west strike team of state-certified firefighters who are experts in extinguishing wildland fires.
Stables, shelters stress animal safety as summer in Bexar County heats up
One horseback riding center in Helotes is changing its scheduling to keep its horses safe in the extreme heat. Owners at the barn said they're training students on skills inside the barn during riding lessons too.
Helotes couple, friends find stolen RV through Facebook sleuthing
After Nathan and Katie Dever reported their stolen RV to the police, they and their friends kept a close eye on online postings, which led them to recovering their trailer.
Where to celebrate the Fourth of July, watch fireworks in San Antonio and the Hill Country
Here are the Fourth of July parades, races, food events, live music, and, of course, fireworks in and around San Antonio for the 2023 holiday.
Woman sentenced to 15 years in prison for DWI crash that killed couple, injured 4 children
A San Antonio woman was sentenced to 15 years in prison on Thursday in connection with a DWI crash that killed a couple and injured their four children.
Election results for New Braunfels, Boerne, Alamo Heights, Kerrville and other area cities for May 6, 2023
Several cities and towns outside of San Antonio have local elections on May 6, including Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, Bulverde, Castle Hills, China Grove, Cibolo, Fair Oaks Ranch, Floresville, Garden Ridge, Grey Forest, Helotes, Hollywood Park, Kerrville, Kirby, Leon Valley, Live Oak, New Braunfels, St. Hedwig, Universal City and Von Ormy.
12 On Your Side: Egg, gas prices update, vacant lot imposters, property appraisal deadline
"12 On Your Side" is KSAT's weekly consumer round-up dedicated to providing the information that can better your life, written by award-winning journalist and KSAT consumer reporter Marilyn Moritz.
Safety vs convenience has neighboring communities at odds in northwest Bexar County
Northwest Bexar County residents living in the Davis Ranch community often use Beverly Hills Drive as a shortcut to FM 1560, but that’s no longer allowed.
Homeowner recounts shootout with would-be car burglars in Helotes neighborhood
A car theft attempt turned into a shootout Tuesday morning at a home in the San Antonio Ranch subdivision in northwest Bexar County, where a homeowner said he walked out to the suspects trying to take his car.
2 people accused of shooting at homeowner during attempted car burglary in Helotes, BCSO says
The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help in identifying two people accused of shooting at a homeowner during an attempted car burglary in Helotes.
World’s biggest bounce house returns to San Antonio area this spring
Big Bounce America’s bounce house is bigger than ever and covers 16,000 square feet, according to the company’s website — that’s almost 2,500 square feet larger than the current Guinness World Record inflatable castle.
SAPD internal affairs probing Helotes bar fight involving off-duty officers
Three women, none of them SAPD officers, were cited for misdemeanor disorderly conduct following the Oct. 8 melee inside Pete’s Place Spirits & More, located in the 14700 block of Old Bandera Rd.
Couple accused of charging Helotes residents for contract work but not showing up for the job
A couple has been arrested for charging Helotes residents for contract work but not showing up to finish the job.
Grey Forest residents concerned about developer’s plan to pump wastewater in Helotes Creek
People living in Grey Forest are concerned about plans for a new subdivision that could impact not only the Helotes creek, but also the Edwards Aquifer.
San Antonio teen witnesses boyfriend’s car crash through FaceTime
A teen says she was video-chatting with her boyfriend when the car he was riding in crashed. She was able to call for help and send police to his location.
Proposed apartment complex, new businesses has residents in one Helotes neighborhood concerned about new development
Plans for a new development in Helotes have been granted approvals by the necessary agencies however, there’s a major backup. Residents in Helotes are not on-board and want the proposal dismissed.
Helotes woman convicted of killing husband in 2016 back in jail four years after being released from prison
A Helotes woman convicted of murder in the 2013 death of her husband is back in jail four years after she was released from prison.
Crime Stoppers offers $5K reward for info leading to arrest in 2020 Helotes fatal hit-and-run
San Antonio Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for information leading to an arrest in a deadly hit and run in Helotes.
Man, 19, arrested after having sex with minor, arrest affidavit says
A Helotes area man has been arrested after deputies say he used social media to lure a 15-year-old girl for sex on at least two separate occasions.
Fourth of July celebrations and fireworks displays around San Antonio and the Hill Country
See the suburbs and city parks have planned Fourth of July parades, races, food events, live music, and, of course, fireworks for the 2022 holiday.
Body found near vehicle belonging to missing San Antonio man, deputies say. Silver Alert canceled.
A man was found dead not far from where the vehicle of a missing San Antonio man was located, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.
‘A lot of worries’: San Antonio-area family pleads for information on relative missing since Mother’s Day
A San Antonio-area man has been missing since Mother’s Day and his family is now speaking about his disappearance.
Car connected to 69-year-old’s disappearance found, San Antonio-area man still missing
Update (9:45 a.m. Friday, May 20, 2022): A car connected to the disappearance of a 69-year-old has been located, but the San Antonio-area man remains missing, authorities said Friday.
Helotes couple arrested on slew of charges in fraud scheme and export violations, feds say
A couple from Helotes was arrested this week on a slew of charges relating to defrauding a company, lying on tax returns and committing export violations, according to federal authorities.
Contractor accepted $26,000 for home repairs without replacing leaky pipes, footage shows
A Helotes woman has filed a police report accusing a San Antonio-area contractor of theft, nearly a year after he accepted full payment for work without replacing pipes underneath her home.
Massive 2,778-acre ranch just north of San Antonio sold after just 45 days on the market
After just a month and a half on the market, a sprawling 2,778-acre ranch 15 miles northwest of San Antonio has sold.
Grand jury indicts underaged woman accused in fatal DWI crash that killed couple, injured 4 children in Helotes
A 20-year-old woman who is accused of causing a crash in Helotes earlier this year, killing a couple and injuring their four children, has been indicted.
O’Connor standout John Locke talks commitment to Colorado State
As he prepares to start at quarterback for the upcoming season, O'Connor senior John Locke is already excited for the future. He has verbally committed to play tight end at Colorado State University.
Massive 2,778-acre ranch just north of San Antonio for sale for $43 million
Geronimo Springs Ranch is on the market for $43 million and it comes complete with waterfalls, valleys, cave systems and exotic wildlife.
A list of Fourth of July fireworks displays around San Antonio and the Hill Country
See the suburbs and city parks have planned Fourth of July parades, races, food events, live music, and, of course, fireworks for this year’s holiday.
Two San Antonio-area cities named top 10 safest in Texas, San Antonio fared much worse
SafeWise recently ranked the safest cities in Texas and there’s good news and bad news for San Antonio-area residents.
‘We’re expecting 100,000 people’: Helotes Cornyval and PRCA Rodeo organizers hopeful for successful event amid preparations
Preparations are underway for the 2021 Cornyval and PRCA Rodeo, Helotes’ biggest event, which will take place between April 29 and May 2.
Affidavit: Underage woman had been drinking at River Walk bar prior to deadly crash in Helotes
SAN ANTONIO – An arrest warrant affidavit says a 20-year-old woman involved in a deadly crash in Helotes earlier this year had been drinking at a bar on the River Walk less than two hours prior. Woman arrested in January crash that killed couple, injured 4 childrenThe crash killed husband and wife, Craig Smith, 54, and Susan Smith, 39. Parents of four young children killed in crash in Helotes, officials sayThe employee who conducted the sale also could face misdemeanor charges, according to the TABC. Helotes police are still trying to determine whether the bar involved in this case will be held accountable. Because no violations have been found at this time, KSAT 12 News is not mentioning the bar by name.
Woman arrested in January crash that killed couple, injured 4 children
HELOTES, Texas – A driver involved in a crash in Helotes earlier this year that killed a couple and injured their four children has been arrested on charges related to drunken driving. The arrest Monday of Elena Carranza, who doesn’t turn 21 until August, marks a dramatic shift in the case. At the scene of the January 3 crash, officers told KSAT12 that it appeared to be just an accident. Craig Smith, 54, and his 39-year-old wife, Susan, both were killed in the crash. Although police initially said their injuries were minor, an arrest warrant affidavit now shows one of the children suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Helotes teen shares Moderna COVID-19 vaccine trial experience
HELOTES, Texas – A Helotes teenager is feeling more confident stepping outside of her house these days after getting the COVID-19 vaccine. And so, when she said that she wanted to do it, I was supportive,” said Judy Ross, Hannah’s mother. Hannah’s parents have also received the COVID-19 vaccine. “She goes to the gym about 25 hours a week now and then competitions,” Judy Ross said. “We’re not worried about if somebody’s not masked or stands too close,” Judy Ross said.
Coffee house in Helotes makes St. Patrick’s Day-inspired drinks
HELOTES – Walking up to The Cracked Mug Coffee House in Old Town Helotes feels more like a small town village with a cozy coffee cottage setting. “It kind of has that main street kind of feel,” barista at The Cracked Mug Coffee House Summer Emswiler said. This month you can try a handful of St. Patrick’s Day-themed drinks, including “Pot of Gold,” which has a mix of irish cream and caramel, “Kiss me, I’m Irish,” which has irish cream and cinnamon and the “Lucky Leprechaun,” which is a chai mix with irish cream and caramel. The Cracked Mug Coffee House is located at 14743 Old Bandera Rd in Helotes. Click here for more on the coffee house.
Affidavit: Man, woman linked to 4 robberies in San Antonio planned crimes after watching TV crime show
Courtney Clark, 32, (left) and Shoniqua Robinson, 31, (right) have been charged with robbery, according to records with the Bexar County Jail. An affidavit states that Courtney Clark, 32, and Shoniqua Robinson, 31, may have committed up to four robberies in and around the San Antonio area. The man, later identified as Clark, acted as the getaway driver, the affidavit states. Officers were able to identify Robinson as a suspect from two fingerprints left on the note, the affidavit states. The affidavit for Clark states that they used to be in a relationship.
Support rallies for 4 children orphaned by fatal crash in Helotes Sunday
Helotes police say it appears Craig Smith, 54, and his wife, Susan, 39, pulled out in front of an oncoming pick-up truck. They were killed in the impact and their youngest and oldest children, ages 5 and 16, were hospitalized. All four were “deeply shaken, both physically and emotionally,” said Bishop Joel Barber, bishop of the Parkwood Ward Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Barber said Craig Smith was a civilian employee at Fort Sam Houston. Read also:Parents of four young children killed in crash in Helotes, officials sayCoalition pushes for traffic changes after crash in Helotes kills parents of 4 children
Coalition pushes for traffic changes after crash in Helotes kills parents of 4 children
HELOTES, Texas – Steve Mendoza of COPS Metro Alliance said a crash Sunday night in Helotes that killed the parents of four children should have not happened and blamed the fatality on the traffic environment in the area. The driver of the pickup and the four children, between the ages of 2 and 16, were taken to University Hospital. Mendez believes the crash is part of a larger problem that needs to be addressed. A spokeswoman for the city of Helotes released the following statement regarding traffic conditions in the area. “The city is continual conversations with TxDOT to discuss ways to improve roads and make them safer for drivers,” the statement said.
Parents of four young children killed in crash in Helotes, officials say
HELOTES, Texas – The parents of four young children were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Helotes Sunday night, according to Helotes police. The crash happened around 6:30 p.m., in the 12000 block of Bandera Road and Diamond K Trail. The parents were killed from the impact and the four children were taken to University Hospital for treatment of minor injuries, officials said. The children told police they are from out of state and officials are currently working to notify their next of kin. RELATED: SAPD: Man killed in crash after trying to merge onto I-35 on South Side
Bexar County bars must close; restaurants, businesses decrease to 50% capacity per Gov. Abbott’s executive order
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County officials announced Monday that the county’s businesses now operating at 75% capacity will have to cut back to 50% capacity and all bars must close due to a rise in COVID-19 hospitalizations in the region. County officials said that threshold was met on Sunday. Bexar County is located in Trauma Service Area P.The order states that 50% occupancy limits are now in effect for most businesses. Earlier on Monday, Comal County officials announced the same restrictions there. The following counties are in Trauma Service Area P and are affected by this order:AtascosaBanderaBexarComalDimmitEdwardsFrioGillespieGonzalesGuadalupeKarnesKendallMore on KSAT:
Helotes police searching for pickup involved in fatal hit-and-run
HELOTES – Helotes police are looking for a pickup and its driver in connection with a fatal hit-and-run investigation. (KSAT)Police say the pickup appears to be a black Ram 2500 or 3500 with yellow clearance lights and “Mopar” brand headlights. The pickup is believed to be a newer model, ranging from 2016-2019. Police say the pickup should have front right-end damage. Anyone with information on the pickup is asked to call Helotes police at 210-695-5933.
’I don’t wish this on anybody’: Mother hoping hit-and-run driver who killed her son turns themselves in
HELOTES, Texas – A San Antonio mother is hoping and praying the hit-and-run driver responsible for killing her son in Helotes will turn themselves in. Balerie Sanchez said her son, Jerry Sanchez, 36, had many plans in his life. He was always worried about me and was actually working hard to get his own place, and he said he wanted me to move in with him. “He was trying very hard to change his life so he would be able to see his kids,” Sanchez said. “I broke down because when I got there, there was only one officer, and I told him I thought the person found was my son,” Sanchez said.
Man’s body discovered Friday after he was hit by a vehicle Thursday night, Helotes police say
HELOTES, Texas – Update:The Bexar County Medical Examiner has identified the victim of a fatal hit-and-run in Helotes. Jerry Sanchez, 36, died after being hit by a vehicle Thursday evening, according to officials. It’s currently unclear what kind of vehicle hit Sanchez and no arrests have been made in the case as of yet. Original:A man’s body was discovered on the shoulder of Highway 16 in Helotes Friday morning and Helotes police believe he was a victim of a hit-and-run Thursday evening. Police said there was no evidence at the scene that would identify what kind of vehicle hit the man.
Shotgun blast leaves 23-year-old man dead in Helotes
HELOTES, Texas – A 23-year-old man is dead following a shooting in Helotes. Helotes police said the victim was found around 8 p.m. Tuesday outside a home in the Beverly Hills subdivision. “It looked like just a couple of people were hanging out in a garage, playing some pool,” said Helotes Police Sgt. “Looked like he had a shotgun wound in his stomach.”Higgins said paramedics spent some time trying to revive Fluellen, but he died from his wound. Higgins said no one has been taken into custody at this time, but the case is still under investigation.
Helotes family puts funny spin on Halloween by changing decor every day
HELOTES, Texas – Many decorate their yards in spooky decorations this time of year, but one local family is a lot more dedicated, and changes their Halloween display every day. Kristen Phoenix and her family live in Helotes, and say they all think of ideas and pick the best ones to display. All of the displays are made with skeletons and are different each day. Full Screen 1 / 11 The Phoenix family in Helotes had a little bit with their Halloween decorations this year by changing them up each day. The family says most of the displays are puns, like “Gore-Dead Ramsey” and “Rotten Candy.”The Phoenix’s say they have never really decorated for Halloween before, but hope their displays bring a smile to people’s faces.