A San Antonio man says his experience in an abusive relationship changed the way he understands domestic violence — and pushed him to advocate for others.

When local law enforcement responds to a domestic violence call, officers are asking 11 questions designed to answer one critical question: How much danger is the victim in?

Nearly nine out of every 10 eligible Bexar County cases involving a misdemeanor charge of assault causing bodily injury to a family member were dismissed during the first six months of 2026, according to a KSAT analysis of court data.

Bexar County’s budget proposal is out, and included are some tough decisions commissioners will have to make with a shortfall of more than $140 million over the next five years. That includes what to do with programs like the STAR domestic violence resource program, as grant funds expire at the end of the year.

A local mother who says she survived an abusive marriage is turning her trauma into a resource for other women, publishing her first book to help survivors and struggling moms find a path back to themselves.

San Antonio Animal Care Services said resources are available for domestic violence survivors who are worried about their pets when trying to escape a dangerous situation.

Bexar County has recorded four suspected domestic violence murder-suicides in less than three weeks. It’s a number Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar called shocking over the weekend, saying half the homicides in his county this year are now domestic violence-related.

Bexar County leaders are considering a new program they say could help protect children during family emergencies and potentially prevent abuse, neglect and other tragedies before they occur.

Strangulation is the latest topic for the Texas Governor’s Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force, which is investigating key homicide indicators to make suggestions to the Texas Legislature.

The first subject the Family Violence Criminal Homicide Prevention Task Force addressed was stalking, which is rampant in abusive relationships. Members believe laws can be stronger, and community awareness is necessary.

STAR, which stands for "Safety Team Active Response," is a program serving domestic violence survivors in unincorporated Bexar County. The initiative, which helps survivors after the abuse, is reporting an uptick of clients.

Nearly four years after a fire forced the Crisis Center of Comal County to accelerate plans for a new facility, leaders say the organization is close to opening a new, expanded shelter designed to improve safety.

When an abuser is being released from jail or prison, there is a statewide notification system in place to notify victims so they have time to prepare. Victims can now receive notifications from a single, overarching system about offenders in both jails and prisons.

When someone charged with domestic violence is released from jail or prison, a survivor’s life can be in danger. That’s why notification systems matter. KSAT’s Courtney Friedman is looking into that notification process.

The San Antonio Youth Advisory Council met with top state leaders, seeking their endorsement and expressing concern about a new state law.

When Jo Marie Montague walks into work at the Converse Police Department, she knows the phone calls and walk-ins she handles may be coming from someone at the most dangerous point in their life.

A newly passed law, Senate Bill 1946, requires the 21-person group to take a hard look at domestic violence deaths in Texas and report recommendations to the Legislature.

The mother of a 21-year-old woman said her daughter endured hours of terror before finding a way to secretly ask for help during an alleged assault by her boyfriend, a San Antonio military dentist now facing multiple felony charges.

A 16-year-old San Antonio teen who is seven months pregnant is sharing her story after being shot by her boyfriend on Oct. 26, in an effort to help others recognize the warning signs of teen dating violence.

A rural area shelter directors say domestic violence impacts people in upscale families, and professionals but many are fearful to speak up because they don't want it to impact their social status or careers.

Due to a growing backlog in pending domestic violence cases, Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales said Thursday he plans to ask the commissioners court for additional resources and staffing. Since the coronavirus pandemic began, experts have been concerned about an increase in domestic violence incidents and shelters have seen an increase in demand. The first dashboard shows the number of incoming family violence and sexual assault cases comparing September 2019 to September 2020. The second dashboard shows the increase in pending cases since March 16, when the pandemic led to a pause in jury trials. A local domestic violence symposium kicked off Thursday in an effort to help the public recognize red flags for domestic violence and how they can help.