BALCONES HEIGHTS

More than a week after three dogs were rescued from deplorable conditions, they're officially in custody of city of Balcones Heights.

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Three dogs were left alone in an apartment for days with no sign of their owner. Neighbors at a Balcones heights apartment complex say they were concerned and took those issues to management.

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Residents of a Balcones Heights apartment complex were evacuated late Sunday following a fire in a first-story apartment, fire officials said.

A family is safe Friday morning after they were rescued from a house fire on the Northwest Side.

A woman was hit by a vehicle on Monday morning while crossing Fredericksburg Road in Balcones Heights, according to police.

Houston-based AR's Entertainment Hub says the new location will feature mini-golf, bumper cars, laser tag and virtual reality games.

A Houston-area company plans to redevelop retail space inside Wonderland of the Americas into a new entertainment venue.

As the San Antonio area has grown, the number of tickets issued by Balcones Heights also increased — even in 2020, when fewer cars were on the road amid the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

The mayor of Balcones Heights says there is interest in the theater site.

Santikos said the closure is due to the changing dynamic of art films timed as the lease came up for renewal.

Police in Balcones Heights say they have detained the men who they believe left a 5-year-old girl behind following a car crash.

A 5-year-old girl was abandoned by her relatives after they fled a car crash along Interstate 10 in Balcones Heights, according to police.

Red light cameras are a sore subject for many drivers as two communities in our area still have them on the roads.

The $5 million transaction will give the city greater control over the mall and its 30-acre site.

The Balcones Heights City Council approved an agreement to become part-owners of Wonderland of the Americas mall.

The Crossroads area in Balcones Heights is home to shopping centers, medical offices and a major transit hub. But officials say accessing those services can be difficult, even dangerous, if you’re a pedestrian.

San Antonio police are investigating a string of overnight robberies that happened at convenience stores on the Northwest Side.

A 19-year-old has been arrested by Balcones Heights police after he was found breaking into cars in a hotel parking lot and then led officers on a short vehicle chase early Wednesday morning.

The City of Balcones Heights is landlocked and limited in how it can bring in tax revenue, but city leaders are exploring a plan that would help bring stability and secure its independence in the future.

Results will begin to populate once polls close around 7 p.m.

Two brothers who led Bexar County deputies on a manhunt that crossed into Mexico were indicted earlier this week in connection with the shooting of a Balcones Heights police officer, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.

BALCONES HEIGHTS – A sergeant with the Balcones Heights Police Department is still recovering from his injuries after he was shot while responding to a car burglary last month. As the sergeant approached a car with three suspects inside, it was just moments later when he got into a physical struggle with the driver. During the struggle, Sgt. Ortiz assessed the sergeant’s injuries, put him the car and took him to the hospital. Sepulveda is now recovering at home after spending nearly a month hospitalized.

SAN ANTONIO – A suspect accused of shooting a Balcones Heights police officer earlier this week is now in custody, according to Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar. “It would chill your blood to hear the lack of emotion to hear him describe [the shooting],” Salazar said. RELATED: Suspect linked to Balcones Heights police shooting in Bexar County custody, sheriff saysAdWilfredo is accused of shooting Balcones Heights Police Sergeant Joey Sepulveda and Sijifredo is suspected of driving the getaway car, officials said. From left: Sijifredo Montemayor and Wilfredo Montemayor. RELATED: Suspect accused in shooting of Balcones Heights officer believed to be in custody in Mexico, sheriff says

SAN ANTONIO – One of two suspects wanted in connection with the shooting of a Balcones Heights police officer is now in Bexar County custody, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar. Salazar held a briefing Friday about the extradition of Sijifredo Montemayor, 30, who will be charged with attempted capital murder. Sijifredo Montemayor is suspected of driving the getaway car after his brother, Wilfredo Montemayor, shot Balcones Heights Police Sergeant Joey Sepulveda, officials said. In Spanish, Sijifredo Montemayor said that he is praying for Sepulveda’s recovery. Though Sijifredo was caught in Mexico, Salazar said Wilfredo Montemayor is believed to still be in the San Antonio area.

SAN ANTONIO – One of the suspects involved in the shooting of a Balcones Heights police officer is believed to be in custody in Mexico, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said Thursday night. ‘Turn yourselves in’: Sheriff identifies brothers accused of shooting Balcones Heights police officerWilfredo Montemayor, 27, and his brother Sijifredo Montemayor, 30, are facing charges for attempted capital murder. He said the BCSO has not verified if Sijifredo Montemayor is actually in custody. Some family members were taken into custody, but Salazar says it’s unclear if they will face any charges. Officials are still trying to figure out if any family members who lived in the home helped Sijifredo Montemayor escape to Mexico.

BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar identified two suspects Thursday morning wanted in connection with the shooting of a Balcones Heights police sergeant. Wilfredo Montemayor, 27, and his brother Sijifredo Montemayor, 30, are wanted for attempted capital murder. AdPictures of the two men believed to be involved in the shooting were also released Wednesday night. Sijifredo Montemayor, 30, is wanted for attempted capital murder. Wilfredo Montemayor, 27, is wanted for attempted capital murder.

BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar will hold a briefing Thursday shortly after 10 a.m. about the investigation into the shooting of a Balcones Heights police officer. Pictures of the two men believed to be involved in the shooting of Sgt. One of the suspects is believed to be the driver of a Ford pickup. He is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. They gunned down this officer very much in cold blood,” the sheriff said.

BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas – The city of Balcones Heights is holding out hope that one of their police officers will pull through after he was shot several times Wednesday afternoon answering an auto burglary call. Ortiz has been with BHPD for a short period of time, but has five years of EMS experience, said Balcones Heights Mayor Suzanne de Leon. “I believe because of the quick action of Officer Ortiz, [Sgt. He is president of the Balcones Heights Police Union Association and sits on the Board of Directors for the Texas Municipal Police Association. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office put out an advisory for this suspect involved in the shooting of a Balcones Heights police officer.

BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office late Wednesday night released pictures of two men they believe were involved in the shooting of a Balcones Heights police officer. One of the suspects is believed to be the driver of a Ford pickup. He is 5 feet, 10 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He is 5 feet, 11 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. “The backseat shooter looked at him in the eye and shot him point blank … in the upper body.”Salazar said the suspect shot at Sepulveda up to eight more times as he was running for cover.

The Bexar County Sheriff's Office put out an advisory for this suspect involved in the shooting of a Balcones Heights police officer. SAN ANTONIO – The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a man believed to be involved in the shooting of a Balcones Heights police officer on Wednesday afternoon. The Balcones Heights Police Department confirmed that a sergeant was shot during an incident on Wednesday. Surveillance images released by the sheriff’s office show a man in a Manu Ginobli jersey and dark pants carrying a bag. Anyone with information on the identity or location of the man is asked to call BCSO at 210-335-6000.

BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas – A sergeant with the Balcones Heights Police Department was critically wounded after he was shot Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of an apartment complex, officials said. Joey Sepulveda was undergoing surgery at Brooke Army Medical Center for wounds in the neck and shoulder, Balcones Heights Mayor Suzanne DeLeon said. At least three suspects are being sought in connection with the shooting. The Bexar County Sheriff's Office put out an advisory for this suspect involved in the shooting of a Balcones Heights police officer. “My hat is off to that secondary officer,” Salazar said.

A brand new store called Black Friday Deals has people lining up outside the door every morning. BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas – Black Friday Deals and Discount Store in San Antonio has officially set a grand opening date for this Friday, Jan. 22. The popular Black Friday Deals store in Houston announced its second location in the San Antonio area in December. According to KPRC, the items at the Houston location are mostly overstock or returned items and the new location is expected to be stocked with the same type of merchandise. The price of items changes every day, according to the day of the week.

BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas – The popular Black Friday Deals store in Houston is about to get a second location in the San Antonio area. Black Friday Deals is a new store that will be located at 100 Crossroads Boulevard in Balcones Heights, an incorporated area within the city limits of San Antonio. The price of items changes every day, according to the day of the week. Posted by Black Friday Deals Houston on Friday, September 25, 2020An official with the San Antonio location said on Facebook that all products are allowed to be inspected and tested by customers before purchase to see if the item works. This will be the second Black Friday Deals store in Texas.

Man shot by Balcones Heights police who say he threatened people with what they thought was a gunBalcones Heights and San Antonio police are investigating a shooting near the 1100 block of Babcock Road. Balcones Heights and San Antonio police are investigating a shooting near the 1100 block of Babcock Road. less Balcones Heights and San Antonio police are investigating a shooting near the 1100 block of Babcock Road. Balcones Heights and San Antonio police are investigating a shooting near the 1100 block of Babcock ... more Photo: Taylor Pettaway Photo: Taylor Pettaway Image 1 of / 8 Caption Close Man shot by Balcones Heights police who say he threatened people with what they thought was a gun 1 / 8 Back to GalleryBalcones Heights police officers shot a man threatening residents of an apartment complex with what they initially thought was a gun, Police Chief John Jahanara said. This shooting comes two days after San Antonio police shot and killed a man while serving an arrest warrant less than four miles away.

SAN ANTONIO – A man was shot by a Balcones Heights police officer Thursday morning after he displayed what they believed was a gun. Balcones Heights Police Chief John Jahanara said at the scene that the man was shot in the leg after he appeared to reach for a makeshift piece of pipe that appeared to officers to resemble a gun. When two officers arrived, the man wedged himself in between two vehicles in an effort to avoid police, Jahanara said. The two officers fired about five rounds when the man “made a sudden movement to grab a weapon,” Jahanara said. One Balcones Heights police officer involved in the shooting is a veteran of about 18 years, and the other has been on the force for about nine years, Jahanara said.

Chief: 1 man shot by Balcones Heights policePublished: September 17, 2020, 10:08 amOne person was shot by Balcones Heights police officers after he refused to put his hands up and reached for what they thought was a pipe, the chief says.

SAN ANTONIO The Bexar County Sheriffs Office announced Wednesday that a new charge has been added against a man investigators say killed a 16-year-old girl in May. FIRST REPORT: 16-year-old killed, two arrested at apartment complex shooting in Balcones Heights, police sayAccording to investigators, the shooting happened at an apartment complex on Fredericksburg Road. Balcones Heights police officers arrested Kevin Clark, 18, and Eric Hernandez, 21, at the scene. During the exchange of fire, 16-year-old Miranda Martinez was hit with a .40 caliber bullet fired from Clarks Glock pistol. BCSO said Clark now faces a murder charge, a charge for unlawful carry of a weapon and a charge for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.

SAN ANTONIO Dave & Busters reopened its Balcones Heights location Wednesday with new safety protocols. While the Balcones Heights location is now open, there is no word when the venue at the Shops at Rivercenter downtown will reopen. Locations in Corpus Christi, McAllen, Austin, Arlington, Dallas and Euless are now open. Related Stories:Main Event reopening Texas locations, including San AntonioGrab your clubs! Topgolf is reopeningSeaWorld San Antonio announces reopening date

Teen killed in Sunday shooting at Balcones Heights identifiedA 16-year-old girl who was shot to death early Sunday at a Balcones Heights apartment complex was identified Monday. Miranda Martinez died from a gunshot wound to her head, according to the Bexar County Medical Examiners Office. Balcones Heights Police Chief John Jahanara said officers were investigating an alarm at Planet Fitness at around 4 a.m. when they heard gunshots coming from The Rise Apartments at 4300 Fredericksburg Road. Jahanara said there may have been some sort of gun or drug exchange at the apartment when the shooting occurred. Jacob Beltran is a reporter covering San Antonio and Bexar County.

Girl shot and killed in Balcones HeightsA 16-year-old girl was shot and killed Sunday in what police say was a possible drug deal at a Balcones Heights apartment complex. A 16-year-old girl was shot and killed Sunday in what police say was a possible drug deal at a Balcones Heights apartment complex. Photo: Ken Branca Photo: Ken Branca Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Girl shot and killed in Balcones Heights 1 / 1 Back to GalleryA 16-year-old girl was shot in the head and killed early Sunday at a Balcones Heights apartment complex, and two men were arrested and are being held in connection with the slaying, police said. Eric Hernandez, 21, and Kevin Clark, 18, each were charged with unlawful carrying of a weapon, possession of marijuana and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, said Balcones Heights Police Chief John Jahanara. Were looking at maybe a possible drug deal.Guns and marijuana were found in the vehicle, Jahanara said.

Girl, 16, killed in apartment complex shooting in Balcones Heights, police sayPublished: May 3, 2020, 5:47 pmA 16-year-old girl is dead after a shooting at an apartment complex in Balcones Heights, police said.

The nonprofits said just when they have had to step up fast to meet needs during the coronavirus crisis, their primary source of food, the San Antonio Food Bank, is changing its policy. Instead of having multiple sites, the food bank intends to provide needed food in the community through the creation of county mega sites. The San Antonio Food Bank is asking nonprofit partner agencies to preregister their clients for the county mega sites by filling out a form on the food bank website. Additionally, the Food Bank has already announced a few lunch and neighborhood food giveaways they have on the calendar. San Antonio Food Bank launches ‘Neighbor Helping Neighbor’ response effortCOVID-19, the respiratory disease caused by the new virus, stands for coronavirus disease 2019.

SAN ANTONIO – Balcones Heights Police detailed a gruesome scene where a woman was killed, allegedly at the hands of her son. His arrest affidavit states that the victim, 76, was found lying on the kitchen floor around 11:10 p.m. Tuesday in her Spanish Keys apartment, located in the 1100 block of Babcock Road. Man arrested after allegedly beating his 76-year-old mother to deathThe woman had “severe trauma” to her face and head, the affidavit states, and a pool of blood was on the floor. (KSAT)Hours before, the woman called authorities during a disturbance with Curbow, the affidavit states. She told responding officers that he did not live with her, and a month ago he pushed her during an argument, the affidavit states.

BALCONES HEIGHTS – Neighbors are left devastated after a 76-year-old woman was found beaten to death at the Spanish Keys apartment in the 1150 block of Babcock Road. Balcones Heights Police said they received a call from the victim after an argument with her son, Michael Wayne Curbow, 55. Police are now searching for Curbow after they arrived to the apartment and found his mother dead. Hernandez said he was not close to the victim but would see the mother and son argue often. Police searching for man accused of fatally beating 76-year-old motherAshley Rodriguez, a resident Spanish Keys did not know what had happened to her neighbor.

SAN ANTONIO – As the search continues for a suspect accused of killing his 76-year-old mother in her Balcones Heights apartment, neighbors are left uneasy about the incident, they said Wednesday night. The incident began around 7 p.m. at the Spanish Keys Apartments in the 1150 block of Babcock Road. Police searching for man accused of fatally beating 76-year-old mother in Balcones HeightsAccording to Balcones Heights Police Chief John Jahanara, police received a call from the victim asking them to help kick her son, 55-year-old Michael Wayne Curbow, out of her apartment after they got into an argument. When police arrived, however, Curbow had already left. A neighbor said Wednesday that Curbow and his mother argued often, while another said she feels unsafe knowing he hasn’t been arrested yet.

Police searching for man accused of fatally beating 76-year-old motherPublished: January 29, 2020, 12:09 pmThe incident began around 7 p.m. at the Spanish Keys Apartments in the 1150 block of Babcock Road, not far from Hillcrest Drive and Loop 410.

BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas – Balcones Heights police are searching for a man they say is responsible for beating his 76-year-old mother to death on Tuesday night. Man accused of injuring child who later died from injuriesAccording to Balcones Heights Police Chief John Jahanara, police received a call from the victim asking them to help kick her son, 55-year-old Michael Wayne Curbow, out of her apartment after they got into an argument. When police arrived, however, Curbow had already left. Police said around 11 p.m. they received a phone call from a friend of Curbow requesting a welfare check on his mother. Jahanara described the crime scene as “horrific", and said they are continuing to search for Curbow, but he has not yet been located.

A man released from prison just last year is back behind by bars after a woman accused him of raping her.According to a KSAT report , the victim told Balcones Heights police she was sleeping on a couch at a friend's apartment on January 3 when she woke up to a man raping her. In an arrest affidavit, the 36 year old identified the assailant as Frank Hernandez, her friend's brother.The woman told police she was able to push Hernandez off of her. After that, the friend reportedly drove the victim home.Records show Hernandez, 26, is a registered sex offender in Fayette County. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current.

A man who had recently been released from prison on a child sex assault charge was arrested on suspicion of sexual assault by Balcones Heights police on Wednesday. Frank Hernandez, 26, is a registered sex offender in Fayette County. Man critically wounded in car wash shootingOn Jan. 3, a 36-year-old woman told police she stayed at her friend’s apartment in Balcones Heights. She fell asleep on the couch and woke up to Hernandez raping her, according to the arrest affidavit. She also told police she didn’t know about Hernandez’s criminal record and did not know he had recently been released from prison, according to the affidavit.

The 9@9: Baby of murdered mother reunited with family; Balcones Heights robbery arrest; Fireworks stand blazePublished: December 24, 2019, 9:07 pmThe 9@9 features some of the biggest stories making headlines at home, around the country and across the globe. Here's what's trending tonight.

Balcones Heights police arrest man in connection with string of convenience store robberiesPublished: December 24, 2019, 12:28 pmBalcones Heights police have arrested a man they say was responsible for a string of recent robberies throughout the San Antonio area, including one at a Balcones Heights Circle K convenience store.

BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas – An ongoing dispute between two neighbors at a Balcones Heights apartment complex ended with one of the men dead and the other arrested for murder. According to the Balcones Heights police chief, the men lived in the same building at an apartment complex in the 4200 block of Fredericksburg Road and had a history of disputes. This morning, witnesses told police that Kyren Rashaud Goosby-Chase and the victim got into a physical altercation in the courtyard of the complex. Witnesses told police that Priscill Amber Cuellar, 26, tossed the rifle to Goosby-Chase from inside the apartment shortly before it was used in the murder. It’s the first murder in Balcones Heights since 2005, according to the police chief.

BALCONES HEIGHTS, Texas – Balcones Heights Police Chief John Jahanara released photos of two men he says are responsible for a string of recent robberies throughout the San Antonio area, including one at a Balcones Heights Circle K early Wednesday morning. ‘No predicting where it might happen next’: SAPD investigating string of convenience store robberiesThe photos show what appears to be the two thieves with medium builds. “These individuals with the clothing description may be tied into what happened earlier with San Antonio, starting the night before on their robberies that (San Antonio police are) investigating, too.”Jahanara is reminding the community to be vigilant. “Just be cautious and aware, especially around this time of the season, because you never can be too careful,” Jahanara said. If you have any information about the case, or if you notice any suspicious activity, call local police.

The girl said that the suspect recorded the assault on his cell phone.The girl said that two other people were inside the motel room at the time of the assault. Pete Jauregui and Maria Rios have been charged with failure to stop or report an aggravated sexual assault of a child. From local politics and culture to national news that hits close to home, San Antonio Current has been keeping San Antonio informed for years. If quality journalism is important to you, please consider a donation to San Antonio Current. Every reader contribution is valuable and so appreciated, and goes directly to support our coverage of critical issues and neighborhood culture.

click to enlarge Courtesy of the Classic TheatreEvent Details Elliot, A Soldier's Fugue @ Classic Theatre of San Antonio 1924 Fredericksburg Rd. Balcones Heights San Antonio, TX When: Fridays, Saturdays, 8 p.m. and Sundays, 3 p.m. Continues through Oct. 27 (210) 589-8450 Price: $25 Theater MapThe latest production at The Classic Theatre is a pared down meditation on the American military experience written by a powerhouse playwright.While Pulitzer Prize-winner Quiara Alegra Hudes has made quite the splash in the theater world, she's probably best known to the average fan for her contribution to Lin Manuel Miranda's hit musical. Her 2006 play which itself was nominated for a Pulitzer uses a compositional technique popularized by Johann Sebastian Bach as a frame to tell the story of three generations of soldiers.In music, a fugue is when a melody is introduced in one part, then is taken up by other parts and developed by interweaving the multiple voices. Hudes implements this concept by interlacing three stories of successive generations of American soldiers in a Puerto Rican family, who reunite to reminisce before the youngest soldier, the eponymous Elliot, is shipped off to Iraq.The Classic Theatre's production is directed by Ana Olivo Funes, and stars Steven J. Tugman, Adam Ochoa, Luis Garcia, Jr. and Keli Rosa Cabunoc Romero.

Flames broke out at the home around 2 p.m. Friday on East Sunshine in the Balcones Heights area. Copyright 2019 by KSAT - All rights reserved.