Joshua Saunders

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Joshua Saunders is an Emmy award-winning photographer/editor who has worked in the San Antonio market for the past 20 years. Joshua works in the Defenders unit, covering crime and corruption throughout the city.
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From abuse to accountability, KSAT Investigates’ 2025 reporting pushed for answers and change.
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KSAT Investigates in 2025: From a felon running a sheriff’s foundation to a US Rep’s silence after staffer’s fiery death

Read full article: KSAT Investigates in 2025: From a felon running a sheriff’s foundation to a US Rep’s silence after staffer’s fiery death

The city of Windcrest’s ties to an animal boarding operator under criminal investigation and the fallout from the fiery death of U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales’ staffer were among the most notable stories from KSAT Investigates in 2025.

Ombudsman finds former deputy director Nancy Taguacta targeted employees, disclosed protected health information, and fostered a hostile work environment before her retirement in late Oct.

Employees say Bexar County veterans agency in turmoil after director put on leave, deputy director forced out

Read full article: Employees say Bexar County veterans agency in turmoil after director put on leave, deputy director forced out

A months-long investigation by the Bexar County Ombudsman substantiated multiple misconduct allegations against Nancy Taguacta, concluding her behavior more likely than not violated county policy, state law, and federal employment protections.

NHSD Special Projects Manager Leticia Holt said she altered resume at direction of her supervisor

City housing manager allowed to keep position despite exaggerating work history, records show

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A City of San Antonio housing manager was allowed to stay in her role last year, despite an internal investigation that determined she embellished portions of her work history, records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.

NHSD director says agency has strengthened oversight after December 2024 audit

City of San Antonio housing administrator signed for dead homeowner; other employees altered records, audit finds

Read full article: City of San Antonio housing administrator signed for dead homeowner; other employees altered records, audit finds

A City of San Antonio audit described its Neighborhood & Housing Services Department as having an environment vulnerable to fraud, waste and abuse, records obtained by KSAT Investigates show.

Officer Arnulfo Cortez resigned from Cibolo PD days after TCOLE refused to reverse license suspension

Records: Cibolo spent $100K+ defending officer after state audit found past family violence case

Read full article: Records: Cibolo spent $100K+ defending officer after state audit found past family violence case

City of Cibolo leaders have spent well over $100,000 on outside legal fees defending an officer whose peace officer license was stripped regarding a decade-old family violence case, as well as several supervisors involved in his background screening, records obtained by KSAT Investigates reveal.

Live Oak PD chief says owner Damon Fogley was arrested after going in unauthorized areas of municipal building complex

Body cam captures Live Oak police officer making false claims about business owner months before owner’s arrest

Read full article: Body cam captures Live Oak police officer making false claims about business owner months before owner’s arrest

A dispute between a Live Oak businessman and the city’s police department continues to escalate. Newly released body-worn camera footage showed a Live Oak police officer who made a series of false and inflammatory claims about the man and his business.