More than one month later, the Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office determined how a popular food influencer died at a rental property.

KSAT 12 News is among the outlets to ask the Medina County Sheriff's Office to release body-worn camera video of the shooting of food influencer Michael Anthony Duarte.

The wife of a popular food influencer is speaking out after her husband was shot and killed by a Medina County Sheriff’s deputy last week.

A popular food influencer was shot and killed by a Medina County Sheriff’s deputy last week after the sheriff’s office said he threatened to kill them.

KSAT Sports photojournalist Adam Barraza traveled along Highway 90 for the latest installment of the BGC Road Trip.

The three-game BGC road trip begins Friday night in Castroville at Medina Valley High School, where the Panthers (1-0) are gearing up to play Boerne Champion (1-0).

As Medina Valley ISD enters the new school year, they hope to crack down on campus-related crimes and increase the safety of their student body with their newly established police department.

As the Medina Valley Independent School District is expected to grow with an enrollment of around 20,000 students by 2033, district officials are working ahead with expansion and special projects to keep up.

The Las Palmas H-E-B at the corner of Castroville and South General McMullen in Westwood Square is expecting to see a $15 million upgrade in renovations.

Wednesday morning at Medina Valley High School, six senior student-athletes signed letters of intent to continue their education and athletic careers at the next level.

The stressful part about moving is updating multiple documents related to identity and your new state of residency.

Medina County Emergency Services District 1 Fire Chief Clint Cooke told KSAT on Thursday afternoon that a fire that started on Wednesday is now nearly completely contained.

A Medina Valley High School teacher has resigned following allegations of “inappropriate communication” with a student, Medina Valley ISD Superintendent Scott Caloss said in a letter sent to parents obtained by KSAT.

Castroville residents can breathe a sigh of relief as authorities determined that a suspicious package was not a danger to the public.

The Silver Alert for Bettye Noack has been discontinued, the Texas Department of Public Safety said Tuesday.

Castroville, a 30-minute drive from downtown San Antonio, has expanded in recent years. Castroville leaders have openly spoken about the challenges that come with growth: management and preservation of the area’s heritage.

David Elder checks in with Chris Conger to spotlight his pork and dessert item for the Texas vs. Memphis BBQ Cookoff.

A former Castroville police chief has been convicted of a wire fraud charge connected to a scheme to fake a vehicle theft, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas.

Multiple law enforcement agencies are working together to get much needed items to those recovering from Hurricane Helene.

Travel across Texas to check out new restaurants with David Elder.

Marco Lopez moved to Westwood Square in 1968, but only recently, he said, has Castroville Road become a problem.

A suspect who was the subject of a multi-county manhunt on Saturday shot a man in the head earlier that day, according to San Antonio police.

A manhunt ended Saturday night with the arrest of a suspect in Castroville, according to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office.

Hit the road with Texas Eats host David Elder as he takes you to the largest Buc-ee's in the world in Luling.

Get the latest election results for the May 4, 2024 election.

A Castroville seventh grader won first place in a prestigious grappling contest recently in Las Vegas.

David Elder takes you inside the newest BBQ joint and bakery in Castroville to check out their sweet and savory bites.

Voters across Medina County headed to the polls on Tuesday to decide who they will nominate in their respective political party.

To replace the bridge, the city is designing a four-way traffic signal to be placed at the corner of Castroville Road and Dahlgreen Ave. But first, a consultant will study the corridor.

A 2-vehicle crash involving an 18-wheeler has entrapped at woman and closed down part of the highway in far West Bexar County early Wednesday morning, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office.

Several projects in and around the San Antonio metro area received funding from a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) grant to address pedestrian and bicycle needs.

Some of KSAT 12′s GMSA producers took the short drive to Castroville recently to check out BellCreek Acres.

Power has been restored in Castroville after a tractor-trailer accidentally pulled down two utility poles Tuesday morning.

The Rainbow Theater has undergone an extensive renovation and reopened on July 15.

A school in Medina Valley is investing in automotive education and expanding its program.

Medina Valley High School students are giving back on Friday by working on different community service projects.

Multiple projects are now in development to bring new businesses to older — and in some cases shuttered — buildings in the heart of nearly 180-year-old Castroville.

A summer camp at Medina Valley High School is helping students sharpen their leadership and communication skills.

Investigators have begun reviewing how Medina Valley Independent School District officials have spent federal pandemic relief funds, a superintendent’s briefing published ahead of Monday’s school board meeting confirms.

Sierra Christa was born and raised in Castroville and started her education at age three, and along with six other students she would share a classroom with them for many years to come.

The lone finalist for superintendent of Medina Valley ISD has backed out.

Watch live as the KSAT Storm Chaser drives around the San Antonio area in search of severe weather.

Officials say a wildfire has burned more an 1,000 acres in South Texas, forcing people to evacuate, destroying three homes and knocking out power to more than 100 others.

Due to a drop in the Edwards Aquifer, the City of Castroville has implemented Stage 1 water restrictions.

The Castroville city council accepted the resignation of their police chief on Tuesday night after he was placed on administrative leave following accusations of repeatedly using the N-word at a murder scene in February.

The Castroville Police Department is searching for an 82-year-old man who disappeared Thursday evening.

The Castroville city council is scheduled to discuss the employment status of the town’s police chief Tuesday night, days after he was accused of repeatedly using the N-word at a murder scene earlier this month.

City of Castroville officials said on Tuesday that the boil water notice was no longer in effect.

Varsity basketball finished district 14-0.

Merit Commercial Real Estate is developing the 435-acre Alsatian Oaks in Castroville, north of Highway 90 and east of the city’s core.

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A group of Castroville families is funding an organized effort to preserve the 177-year-old town's Alsatian heritage and downtown charm.

More than 30 families with deep ties to Castroville have formed a group and are pooling funds to create a destination district in the city’s downtown area.

KSAT’s David Elder has embarked on an adventure called “Texas Eats,” an hour-long show that airs on Saturdays at 10 a.m. on KSAT 12, KSAT.com and our streaming app.

The Medina County Sheriff’s Office is searching for a 78-year-old woman who disappeared in Castroville on Monday evening.

A Medina Valley High School senior was recognized on the state level for her community service and will attend The University of Texas at Austin in the fall.

Castroville residents are picking up the pieces after multiple storms and a possible tornado roared through the community Wednesday night into Thursday morning.

CASTROVILLE, Texas – A Castroville teen has taken what originally started as an interest and turned it into a full-fledged and successful business operation. “I had found some old boxes my grandfather used to keep bees back in the 1980s,” 16-year-old Trent Anderson, owner of BeeSpace explains. The interest then turned into full-fledged beekeeping, bee removal and a honey business, called BeeSpace. ”There are a lot of foods that rely on bees,” Trent said. I don’t think everything will come crashing down, but an ecosystem of just monocultures propagated by farmers, that’s a pretty depressing world.”AdTrent hopes to have 1,000 hives in two years.

CASTROVILLE, Texas – Allison White thought her 16-year-old son, Athen Graff, had more time to live. White said Athen was one of a kind and had big dreams of going to college and working in the mental health field. According to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office, Athen’s body was found in a field on Dec. 3, off lower Lacoste Road just outside his home in Castroville. The community rallied around the same spot his body was found and shared in his family’s grief. “We’re gonna come home now and we’re not gonna be laughing with him anymore.”Read also:18-year-old charged with murder after teen’s body found in Castroville fieldYoung shooting victim’s body found in field outside Castroville city limits, officials say

MEDINA COUNTY, Texas – An arrest was made in connection with the body of a 16-year-old shooting victim that was found in a field just outside of Castroville city limits earlier this week, Medina County Sheriff’s Office said. He was charged with murder after the Medina County Sheriff’s Office says it found evidence linking him to the teen’s body that was found. Family of 16-year-old murder victim laid flowers in a Castroville-area field where his body was found in Dec. 2020. The body of a 16-year-old shooting victim was found in a field just outside of the Castroville city limits, according to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office. RELATED: Young shooting victim’s body found in field outside Castroville city limits, officials say

MEDINA COUNTY, Texas – The body of a 16-year-old shooting victim was found in a field just outside of the Castroville city limits, according to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office received a call around 9 p.m. Wednesday for a report of a shooting victim. The teen’s body was later found in a field off of Lower Lacoste Road. The teen is a resident of the area, and as of Thursday, deputies are still investigating the shooting death. RELATED: Overnight gunfire in Medical Center area leaves man wounded

CASTROVILLE, Texas – A boil order is now in effect for some Castroville residents after a water main break on Lafayette Street, according to city officials. Residents in the area are urged to boil water before consumption. Once the boil order is over and it is safe to consume the water without having to boil it, officials will be sure to notify residents. For more information on the latest boil order updates, follow the city’s Facebook page here. RELATED: Boil order issued after water main break in Helotes

SAN ANTONIO – A woman is accused of cutting her ex-boyfriend in the face after entering his home unannounced, according to the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies say the man was sleeping in his bedroom at his house and woke up to Perez, his ex-girlfriend, inside. He asked her what she was doing in the house, told her to leave and followed her as she left, deputies said. While in the front yard, Perez grabbed what is believed to be a putty knife and slashed the man in the face, the affidavit states. He told deputies he heard Perez say, “You’re faking it!

SAN ANTONIO – A former animal control officer admitted his role in a fraudulent insurance claim scheme involving a former police chief and another person, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas. Prosecutors said former Castroville Animal Control Officer Ambrose Rymers pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy. By pleading guilty, Rymers admitted to assisting former Castroville police chief Chris Filline and another person in a fraudulent scheme to collect insurance proceeds, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Filline electronically submitted an insurance claim to Farmers Insurance Group three days later. The indictment charges Filline and the third individual with one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, prosecutors said.

Ex-Castroville police chief accused of having SUV torched before reporting it stolen charged with wire fraudPublished: January 29, 2020, 5:11 pmThe former police chief of Castroville was indicted by a federal grand jury after authorities said he conspired with two other people to have his luxury SUV destroyed before reporting it stolen.

Chris Filline was taken into custody Tuesday, days after being charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, federal records show. Castroville police chief fired in unanimous vote by city councilIt’s unclear if the second unnamed person was charged in connection with the case. Rymers then met with the unnamed person, whose name is redacted in the indictment. Rymers met up with the unnamed person and parked a block away from the department. The Castroville City Council unanimously voted to fire Felline in December 2018 after the accusations were reported by KSAT.

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