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Woman shot multiple times during altercation with man at traffic light, police say
A woman was shot multiple times by a man during an altercation at a traffic light early Wednesday morning, according to San Antonio police.
Advocates focus on humanity one year after 12 migrants were found in semitruck in Bexar County
Friday marks one year since 12 migrants were found in a semitruck off Interstate 35 near Von Ormy in southwest Bexar County.
Shade structure, solar lighting among upgrades at Von Ormy City Park
City of Von Ormy and Bexar County officials on Tuesday celebrated the completion of upgrades at Von Ormy City Park during a ribbon-cutting event.
3 injured after crane topples over onto vehicle in southwest Bexar County, shutting down traffic on I-35
A utility crane fell on a moving vehicle Monday morning in southwest Bear County, injuring two women in the vehicle and a TxDOT worker.
San Antonio annexes more than 4,000 acres on South Side
Some property owners in South Bexar County were able to temporarily avoid being annexed into San Antonio when the city came calling a decade ago. But now, the agreements they signed are expiring.
Von Ormy man sentenced to 18+ years in federal prison for kidnapping, transporting undocumented person
A Von Ormy man was sentenced to more than 18 years in federal prison after being convicted on charges of kidnapping and transporting undocumented people.
Von Ormy police chief describes smuggling incident involving 12 migrants
A stolen tractor-trailer out of Laredo with a dozen migrants crammed inside the cab was a first for the Von Ormy Police Department, said Chief Lionel Perez Jr.
12 migrants found in stolen trailer during traffic stop on I-35, driver detained, BCSO says
Twelve migrants were found huddled together in the back of a stolen 18-wheeler in south Bexar County, and the driver has been detained, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Local Amazon centers hire extra staff to keep up with demand for Amazon Prime Day
Amazon warehouses across the world are busy, including the several fulfillment, sorting and delivery centers in South Texas.
Patrol officer cut out of vehicle, hospitalized after rollover crash, BCSO says
A Von Ormy patrol officer is hospitalized after she was cut out of her vehicle following a multi-vehicle crash, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Election results for New Braunfels, Boerne, Alamo Heights, Kerrville and other area cities for May 6, 2023
Several cities and towns outside of San Antonio have local elections on May 6, including Alamo Heights, Balcones Heights, Boerne, Bulverde, Castle Hills, China Grove, Cibolo, Fair Oaks Ranch, Floresville, Garden Ridge, Grey Forest, Helotes, Hollywood Park, Kerrville, Kirby, Leon Valley, Live Oak, New Braunfels, St. Hedwig, Universal City and Von Ormy.
āThey were beautiful soulsā: Family grieving loss of mother, grandchildren killed in massive fire
A Southwest Side family is grieving after a fire Sunday morning claimed the lives of three beloved family members.
3 people killed after fire engulfs mobile home in Von Ormy, fire marshal says
A mobile home in Von Ormy went up in flames overnight, claiming the lives of three people, according to the Atascosa County Fire Marshal.
Gov. Abbott focuses on border issues during campaign event in Bexar County
Gov. Greg Abbott made a campaign stop in Von Ormy to speak about several issues important to Texans, including those surrounding the border.
Social media post leads to meth, loaded gun, 3 arrests in Kerrville
Three people were arrested Wednesday in Kerrville following an undercover investigation involving social media resulted in the seizure of methamphetamine.
Southwest ISD police push for integrated active shooter training for responding agencies during emergency calls
Southwest Independent School District police officers have been receiving more active shooter drills training this summer as they prepare for a new school year. The district's chief is calling for an integrated training exercise involving agencies called to assist in an emergency.
9 arrested, several others detained after human smuggling bust in SW Bexar County, sheriff says
Nine people are in custody and several others are detained following a human smuggling operation at a home in southwest Bexar County, according to Sheriff Javier Salazar.
Man charged with 10 counts of animal cruelty after horses were found starved, severely neglected
Bexar County sheriffās deputies arrested a man on Wednesday weeks after they found eight severely starved and neglected horses at his Von Ormy home.
Person killed in rollover crash after vehicle went up in flames identified
One person is dead after their vehicle rolled over and went up in flames in Von Ormy, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office.
Arrested officer had history of discipline issues, repeated encounters with SAPD. Why was he allowed to protect and serve?
A Von Ormy police officer fired last month after being charged with family assault had repeated encounters with San Antonio police prior to being taken into custody, records obtained by the KSAT 12 Defenders show.
āI called every hospitalā: Daughter of woman brutally murdered recounts moments leading up to motherās disappearance
The daughter of a woman who was brutally murdered says she sensed something was wrong from the moment she learned of her motherās disappearance.
Volunteers needed to help build homes with Habitat for Humanity
Habitat for Humanity has had to scale down their 2021 goal of home builds due to the decrease of volunteers and increase in material costs. Find out how to help.
Off-duty Von Ormy police officer stabbed while working rodeo event, 1 person in custody, BCSO says
An off-duty Von Ormy police officer was stabbed while working at a rodeo event late Sunday night, the Bexar County Sheriffās Office said. The incident occurred around 11:30 p.m. in the 1820 block of South Jett Road, not far from Highway 16 and Loop 1604 in South Bexar County. According to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office, the off-duty officer was working at the event when they were stabbed in the lower leg. At this time, the exact details of the stabbing are not currently known. The sheriffās office did not identify the suspect or say what charges they now face.
BCSO: Toddler killed after accidentally being run over by family member in driveway
VON ORMY, Texas ā A 2-year-old child was killed in a tragic accident at her familyās residence in Von Ormy, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office. The incident happened at 11:16 p.m., Saturday, at a residence in the 4400 block of Throne in Von Ormy, southwest of San Antonio. Deputies said a family member was backing their vehicle out of the driveway, did not see Garcia-Hernandez behind them, and ran her over. She was pronounced dead at the scene, according to the BCSO. āInvestigators were able to determine this was purely just a tragic accident,ā the BCSO said in a statement.
Von Ormy police sergeant released from hospital following head-on crash, officials say
SAN ANTONIO ā A Von Ormy police sergeant was injured in a head-on crash overnight and hospitalized, according to San Antonio police. Fernandez has been released from University Hospital and is recovering at home with his family. We are truly blessed that he was able to walk away with minor injuries,ā the Von Ormy Police Department said in a statement on Facebook. AdUPDATE: SGT Fernandez has been release from University Hospital and is recovering at home with his family. Posted by Von Ormy Police Department on Saturday, March 20, 2021The other driver, a 37-year-old man, fled the area before officers arrived.
Man charged with intoxication assault after striking Von Ormy police officer
SAN ANTONIO ā A man accused of striking a Von Ormy police officer with his car has been arrested on suspicion of intoxication assault, according to the Bexar County Sheriffās Office. The officer had stopped to help block traffic for a stalled 18-wheeler early Friday morning. The officer was exiting the car when a vehicle crashed into the rear driverās side of the marked patrol unit, striking the officer. The officer suffered a serious head injury and had to be airlifted to University Hospital. The southbound lanes of Interstate 35 at Loop 1604 were closed following the incident but have since reopened.
Von Ormy police officer struck while conducting traffic on I-35, airlifted to hospital
SAN ANTONIO ā A police officer with Von Ormy was airlifted to a hospital after a vehicle struck their patrol car on Interstate 35. The Bexar County Sheriffās Office said the wreck occurred around 1:30 a.m. on the main lanes of Interstate 35 near Loop 1604 on the Southwest Side. The officer was exiting the car when a vehicle crashed into the rear driverās side of the marked patrol unit, striking the officer. Airlife was dispatched to the accident and the officer was taken to University Hospital with life-threatening injuries, BCSO said. The southbound lanes of Interstate 35 at Loop 1604 were closed following the incident but have since reopened.