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11 indicted in connection with deaths of 7 migrants packed in sealed train container in South Texas
Read full article: 11 indicted in connection with deaths of 7 migrants packed in sealed train container in South TexasFederal prosecutors in San Antonio announced Friday the indictment of 11 people connected to the deaths of seven migrants, including a 14-year-old, who were locked inside a sealed, unventilated shipping container on a Union Pacific train in May.
Appeals court overturns order closing Texas midwife clinics accused of illegal abortions
Read full article: Appeals court overturns order closing Texas midwife clinics accused of illegal abortionsThe ruling says Attorney General Ken Paxton didn’t prove his allegations that the Houston-area clinics performed abortions when a lower court’s injunction forced them to close.
Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for deadly shooting over financial dispute, Bexar County DA’s Office says
Read full article: Man sentenced to 30 years in prison for deadly shooting over financial dispute, Bexar County DA’s Office saysA man will spend the next 30 years in prison after he entered a plea deal in connection with a deadly 2023 shooting, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
Bond reduced for woman charged in Del Rio mother’s fatal stabbing
Read full article: Bond reduced for woman charged in Del Rio mother’s fatal stabbingA Del Rio judge reduced the bond for one of three women charged in the stabbing death of 32-year-old Caroline Pena, a mother who was killed last month.
Former Hispanic chamber president avoids jail time, must pay 104-year-old mother restitution as part of plea deal
Read full article: Former Hispanic chamber president avoids jail time, must pay 104-year-old mother restitution as part of plea dealThe former president of the San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has avoided jail time after pleading no contest to a charge that she financially abused her elderly mother.
Man sentenced to 40 years for fatal 2023 shooting after weapon found hidden in refrigerator
Read full article: Man sentenced to 40 years for fatal 2023 shooting after weapon found hidden in refrigeratorA man was sentenced to 40 years in prison in connection with a fatal 2023 shooting, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
How a man once ordered to pay libel damages helped launch an investigation into Islamic private schools
Read full article: How a man once ordered to pay libel damages helped launch an investigation into Islamic private schoolsA man convicted of libel in Britain helped spur investigations into Islamic private schools applying to Texas’ voucher program, legal filings say.
Faculty groups suing Texas Tech want block on rules limiting instruction on race, gender, sexual orientation
Read full article: Faculty groups suing Texas Tech want block on rules limiting instruction on race, gender, sexual orientationThe professor groups want the rules suspended as their case proceeds. The lawsuit alleges the university's restrictions are discriminatory and a violation of free speech.
FBI suggests migrants’ van in fatal Houston shooting had meth. A lawyer says it was salt.
Read full article: FBI suggests migrants’ van in fatal Houston shooting had meth. A lawyer says it was salt.Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare, whose office is running an investigation into the shooting, also expressed doubt that there were drugs in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van.
TIMELINE: Erik Cantu’s multiple incidents since he was shot by an ex-SAPD officer in 2022
Read full article: TIMELINE: Erik Cantu’s multiple incidents since he was shot by an ex-SAPD officer in 2022The possibility of prison time for Erik Cantu, who has been arrested six times since he was shot in 2022 by former San Antonio Police Department officer James Brennand, appears to be behind him, according to court records.
Judge asks prosecutors, defense to begin preparing for trial in Brad Simpson murder case
Read full article: Judge asks prosecutors, defense to begin preparing for trial in Brad Simpson murder caseJudge Joel Perez tentatively scheduled another status hearing in Brad Simpson's murder case for August, but Perez has informed both sides to begin planning to go to trial.
How suing Biden more than 100 times fueled Ken Paxton’s rise and reshaped Texans’ lives
Read full article: How suing Biden more than 100 times fueled Ken Paxton’s rise and reshaped Texans’ livesAs attorney general, Paxton threw unprecedented resources into stopping Biden’s agenda. That record is his sword and shield as he runs for U.S. Senate.
‘I knew I was innocent from the first day’: Ex-SAPD officer breaks silence after case dismissal
Read full article: ‘I knew I was innocent from the first day’: Ex-SAPD officer breaks silence after case dismissalSpeaking publicly after Monday's dismissal, former San Antonio police officer James Brennand said he feels relief after nearly four years of fighting an aggravated assault by a public servant charge.
Records: Case against ex-SAPD officer James Brennand dismissed following new Erik Cantu accusation
Read full article: Records: Case against ex-SAPD officer James Brennand dismissed following new Erik Cantu accusationA whirlwind morning inside Bexar County’s 437th Criminal District Court concluded with the dismissal of the felony case against former SAPD officer James Brennand.
Man sentenced to 25 years in prison in deadly carjacking of 80-year-old San Antonio man
Read full article: Man sentenced to 25 years in prison in deadly carjacking of 80-year-old San Antonio manA man was sentenced Friday to 25 years in prison after accepting a plea deal in the deadly 2023 carjacking and beating of an 80-year-old San Antonio man.
Man convicted on felony narcotics charge sentenced to 42 years in prison
Read full article: Man convicted on felony narcotics charge sentenced to 42 years in prisonA Bexar County jury sentenced a “habitual offender” to a 42-year prison sentence Thursday afternoon, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
East Side woman accused of murder takes plea deal on reduced charge, sentenced to 15 years in prison
Read full article: East Side woman accused of murder takes plea deal on reduced charge, sentenced to 15 years in prisonA San Antonio woman initially charged with a 2024 murder took a plea deal on a lesser charge Thursday afternoon.
Cases involving violent extremists targeting kids online rose 300% in San Antonio in 2 years, FBI says
Read full article: Cases involving violent extremists targeting kids online rose 300% in San Antonio in 2 years, FBI saysA federal court case involving a San Antonio teen has exposed a growing and dangerous problem in South Texas and around the nation.
Aaron Reitz, former attorney general candidate, appointed U.S. attorney in Texas’ southern district
Read full article: Aaron Reitz, former attorney general candidate, appointed U.S. attorney in Texas’ southern districtReitz, a partisan firebrand who has vowed to “destroy the left,” previously served as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s top deputy.
San Antonio man sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children, racketeering activity
Read full article: San Antonio man sentenced to 40 years in prison for sexual exploitation of children, racketeering activityA San Antonio-based member of an extremist group was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in prison and lifetime supervised release for racketeering activity and the sexual exploitation of children, according to a news release.
Man records arrest of 2 murder suspects in Del Rio, later learns victim was his relative
Read full article: Man records arrest of 2 murder suspects in Del Rio, later learns victim was his relativeThree women jailed in Del Rio are accused of murder in the stabbing death of 32-year-old Caroline Pena, a mother of five whose killing has shaken the community.
Battle over East Texas water rights heats up after Dallas millionaire files federal lawsuit to lift moratorium
Read full article: Battle over East Texas water rights heats up after Dallas millionaire files federal lawsuit to lift moratoriumInvestor Kyle Bass’ high-capacity water wells in East Texas have been blocked by a moratorium. He says his rights as a landowner are being violated.
U.S. Supreme Court declines request to block Texas’ app age verification law
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court declines request to block Texas’ app age verification lawA federal appeals court had allowed Texas to require app stores to verify users’ ages and seek parental consent before a minor can download apps while litigation continues.
Third man pleads guilty in connection with Quintana Road human smuggling tragedy
Read full article: Third man pleads guilty in connection with Quintana Road human smuggling tragedyA Guatemalan man, who was connected to the 2022 Quintana Road tragedy where at least 53 people died, pleaded guilty Thursday in a federal court, the Department of Justice said.
Federal appeals court rules undocumented immigrants deserve hearing before deportation
Read full article: Federal appeals court rules undocumented immigrants deserve hearing before deportationThe 2-1 ruling stems from the detention of three longtime Texas residents. The Trump administration argued they didn’t deserve a bond hearing because the government plans to deport them.
Man sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with deadly hit-and-run crash
Read full article: Man sentenced to 10 years in prison in connection with deadly hit-and-run crashBexar County jurors found a 41-year-old man guilty and later sentenced him to a decade in prison following a deadly hit-and-run crash more than two years ago, according to the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
Wrong-way driver accused of murder convicted on 5 lesser charges, sentenced to 18 years in prison
Read full article: Wrong-way driver accused of murder convicted on 5 lesser charges, sentenced to 18 years in prisonBexar County jurors decided the fate of a man who struck a woman head-on in a wrong-way crash more than two years ago.
Man sentenced to life in prison for fatal 2025 nightclub shooting, DA’s office says
Read full article: Man sentenced to life in prison for fatal 2025 nightclub shooting, DA’s office saysA 65-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man last year on the South Side, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said Monday.
Hearing for San Antonio man, who admitted to killing actor Jonathan Joss, pushed back to September
Read full article: Hearing for San Antonio man, who admitted to killing actor Jonathan Joss, pushed back to SeptemberA South Side man, who told San Antonio police he shot actor Jonathan Joss during a June 2025 dispute, returned to a Bexar County courtroom Monday morning.
Why 39 counts of possession of child pornography were dismissed against a former SAPD officer
Read full article: Why 39 counts of possession of child pornography were dismissed against a former SAPD officerMatthew Martin, a former San Antonio Police officer, was facing 39 counts of child pornography and a charge for stalking before all charges were dropped. Ben Sifuentes Jr. represented Martin as an attorney and told KSAT this case should have never been filed.
Judge considers throwing out evidence in murder trial of Bexar County man accused of hiding wife’s body
Read full article: Judge considers throwing out evidence in murder trial of Bexar County man accused of hiding wife’s bodyA Bexar County man, who is accused of killing his wife and hiding her body for more than a month, appeared in court Friday morning.
Harris County immigrant legal services program paused as court battle continues
Read full article: Harris County immigrant legal services program paused as court battle continuesThe Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Harris officials from financially supporting nonprofits that assist immigrants in deportation cases. The state is trying to permanently bar such programs.
Charges dropped against former SAPD officer indicted on possession of child pornography
Read full article: Charges dropped against former SAPD officer indicted on possession of child pornographyA Bexar County court dismissed all charges against a former San Antonio police officer who was indicted on counts of possession of child pornography, a court coordinator confirmed to KSAT.
Gun club settles lawsuit with developer neighbor for $800K and end of outdoor shooting
Read full article: Gun club settles lawsuit with developer neighbor for $800K and end of outdoor shootingA developer and a gun club on the Northwest Side have called a legal ceasefire that also permanently ends outdoor gunfire at the club, which has owned its land for over 70 years.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
Read full article: Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policyIn a 6-3 decision, the justices green-lit the practice of limiting the number of people who can apply for asylum each day.
2 sentenced for sex trafficking 16-year-old in San Antonio, ICE says
Read full article: 2 sentenced for sex trafficking 16-year-old in San Antonio, ICE saysTwo Venezuelan nationals were sentenced in federal court for sex trafficking a 16-year-old in San Antonio, according to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) news release.
Man sentenced to 35 years to prison after intentionally setting his mother’s home on fire
Read full article: Man sentenced to 35 years to prison after intentionally setting his mother’s home on fireA man was sentenced Tuesday to more than three decades in prison after he intentionally setting his mother’s house on fire in 2024, according to the Bexar County Criminal District Attorney’s Office.
Murder trial begins for man accused of driving the wrong way in 2024 crash along Interstate 35
Read full article: Murder trial begins for man accused of driving the wrong way in 2024 crash along Interstate 35Testimony began Tuesday in the murder trial of Christopher Navarro, who prosecutors allege was driving the wrong way on Interstate 35 in January 2024 when he crashed head-on into the vehicle Yulissa Valero was riding in.
Ex-SAPD officer James Brennand’s trial expected to last more than 2 weeks; Judge warns against delays
Read full article: Ex-SAPD officer James Brennand’s trial expected to last more than 2 weeks; Judge warns against delaysA pretrial hearing in the case against former San Antonio police officer James Brennand focused Monday on how expert witnesses will be handled when the case goes to trial later this month.
Judge blocks feds from using immigration database to check voter eligibility
Read full article: Judge blocks feds from using immigration database to check voter eligibilityA federal judge cited Texas’ use of the SAVE database, which flagged several voters who were actually citizens, and said the checks violated privacy and voting rights.
A Houston drowning tests whether Texas law gives the right to deny brain death testing
Read full article: A Houston drowning tests whether Texas law gives the right to deny brain death testingState leaders and pro-life groups are siding with 2-year-old Annelise Camp’s family, who are suing to stop Texas Children’s Hospital from testing her for brain death.
Texas Supreme Court rejects attempt to block beach closures for SpaceX launches
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court rejects attempt to block beach closures for SpaceX launchesThe state constitution preserves public access to Texas beaches, but it doesn't give private groups the right to sue to enforce that access, the court ruled.
U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sides with Texas man, rules it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have guns
Read full article: U.S. Supreme Court unanimously sides with Texas man, rules it’s not a crime for marijuana users to have gunsAli Danial Hemani successfully challenged a federal law prohibiting people who illegally use drugs from owning guns. Justices said that ban is a Second Amendment violation.
Texas Tech QB who placed bets will not play amid Big 12 lawsuit, legal threat from Paxton
Read full article: Texas Tech QB who placed bets will not play amid Big 12 lawsuit, legal threat from PaxtonA Lubbock judge blocked the NCAA from banning quarterback Brendan Sorsby despite an acknowledged gambling addiction.
San Antonio father sentenced in child’s death violates deferred adjudication terms
Read full article: San Antonio father sentenced in child’s death violates deferred adjudication termsA San Antonio father sentenced in connection with causing the death of his 8-month-old child violated the terms of his deferred adjudication sentence, court records show.
District Court Judge Stephanie Boyd issued warning by state oversight commission over YouTube channel, conduct
Read full article: District Court Judge Stephanie Boyd issued warning by state oversight commission over YouTube channel, conductBoyd livestreamed proceedings on the court’s YouTube channel and, according to the commission, engaged with viewers outside of court business.
Ex-Randolph High School head volleyball coach no longer joining Bastrop ISD, district says
Read full article: Ex-Randolph High School head volleyball coach no longer joining Bastrop ISD, district saysDays after Randolph High School’s former volleyball coach was arrested in East Texas on a Bexar County warrant, her new employer at Bastrop ISD said she was no longer joining the district.
Bexar County man, 71, convicted on child sex charges sentenced to life in prison
Read full article: Bexar County man, 71, convicted on child sex charges sentenced to life in prisonA Bexar County jury convicted and sentenced a 71-year-old man to life in prison without the possibility of parole on multiple child sex charges.
Man sentenced to 45 years after stabbing 3 outside bar on St. Mary’s Strip, DA’s office says
Read full article: Man sentenced to 45 years after stabbing 3 outside bar on St. Mary’s Strip, DA’s office saysA man was sentenced to 45 years in prison in connection with a 2025 stabbing on the St. Mary’s Strip, according to news release from the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office.
DPS: Seguin man charged with manslaughter after woman dies in Guadalupe County motorcycle crash
Read full article: DPS: Seguin man charged with manslaughter after woman dies in Guadalupe County motorcycle crashA Seguin man was charged with manslaughter in connection with a deadly March motorcycle crash in Guadalupe County.
Catfisher sentenced for breaking into woman’s home, sexual assault, Bexar County DA’s Office says
Read full article: Catfisher sentenced for breaking into woman’s home, sexual assault, Bexar County DA’s Office saysA man who used a fake online dating profile to locate and sexually assault a woman in her home was sentenced to prison time Wednesday, the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said.
Texas death row inmate asks Supreme Court to allow appeal challenging hypnotized witness
Read full article: Texas death row inmate asks Supreme Court to allow appeal challenging hypnotized witnessCharles Flores wants to use Texas’ “junk science” law to appeal his conviction, saying it was improperly based on testimony from a neighbor who was hypnotized by police.