Janie Najera recounts husband’s heroic act during deadly dog attack in exclusive interview
Janie Najera has never sat down for an interview, but chose now because she wants justice for her husband.
Widow of San Antonio man killed in dog attack testifies in punishment phase of case
The widow of a San Antonio man who was killed in a dog attack in a West Side neighborhood in February 2023 testified Tuesday in the punishment phase of the case involving the dogs’ owners.
Neighbors described living in fear in first day of punishment hearing for couple whose dog attacked, killed man
The first day of punishment in the deadly dog attack case from February of 2023 began today.
Family of Ramon Najera files lawsuit against City of San Antonio after deadly dog attack
The Najera family is suing the City of San Antonio and City Attorney Andy Segovia for damages arising from “a grievous and preventable tragedy.” The lawsuit was filed on Friday.
Dog owner charged in deadly attack testifies in court in hopes of getting charges dismissed
One of the owners of two dogs that attacked and killed a man testified in court on Wednesday in hopes of getting the charges dismissed.
Defense shifts blame to ACS in deadly dog attack case during hearing for couple charged
Christian Moreno and Abilene Schnieder were charged with injury to the elderly and a dangerous dog attack resulting in death.
‘I thought I was dead’: Recovery continues for local woman, many others, attacked by dogs in 2023
Effie Washington, who was mauled by 2 dogs in November, was among more than half a dozen people who suffered severe injuries or death in dog attacks this year.
Allstate claims it shouldn’t be liable in lawsuit filed against dog owners involved in deadly attack
Allstate insurance company has filed a lawsuit against the dog owners involved in a deadly attack in February, asking a judge to release the company from any obligations to pay the victim’s family in the case.
Dangerous and aggressive dog affidavits have nearly tripled since deadly February mauling
Dangerous dog investigations can lead to additional restrictions for a dog's owner, but Animal Care Services needs sworn statements from victims or witnesses of an attack to get started.
Children of parents charged in deadly dog attack to remain in custody of their grandmother
Two children belonging to a couple charged in a deadly dog attack on the West Side earlier this year will remain in the custody of their grandmother, a Bexar County judge ruled Thursday.
Woman who owned dogs that killed man released from jail, Bexar County court records show
A woman believed to be a co-owner of the dogs that attacked and killed a man on the West Side last month has been released from jail, according to court records.
City Council to hear from ACS almost a month after deadly dog attack
Animal Care Services and City Council will meet on Wednesday for the first time since a dog attack left one man dead and others injured last month.
Second arrest made in deadly dog attack on West Side, officials say
A woman believed to be the co-owner of the dogs involved in a brutal attack on the West Side last week has been arrested, according to San Antonio police.
ACS: Dogs euthanized after deadly mauling had bitten people before
The three dogs were all surrendered by the owner and euthanized by ACS. Norwood said the trio had a previous history of at least three confirmed biting incidents between them, and possibly a fourth. However, not each dog was involved in every incident, she said.
Owner of dogs involved in fatal attack didn’t return them to ACS despite wife’s request, affidavit says
The owner of the dogs involved in the deadly West Side attack refused to return them to Animal Care Services after his wife noticed them becoming more aggressive after being sterilized, according to an arrest affidavit.
Elderly man killed in brutal dog attack on West Side identified by medical examiner
An 81-year-old man who was killed in a horrific dog attack on the West Side has been identified by the Bexar County Medical Examiner.