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Last week’s flooding hit Kendall County hard, and now a nonprofit organization says it is dealing with thousands of dollars in new damage on top of a growing list of overdue repairs.

The woman infamous for rapping about San Antonio is set to be released from prison next week.

A San Antonio woman wants to make sure her mother isn’t just another statistic. Ana Rennie, 55, was the fourth domestic violence murder-suicide victim in Bexar County in just three weeks.

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.

Domestic violence advocates say a recent murder-suicide in Stone Oak underscores a troubling reality: leaving an abusive relationship can be one of the most dangerous times for a victim.

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.

The woman infamous for spitting bars about San Antonio has spent the last decade behind them, and soon she’ll be released on parole. Phyllis Sentiva Ochoa spoke with KSAT Investigates exclusively from the Hilltop Unit in Gatesville, Texas.

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.

A 56-year-old man is facing charges after pulling out a gun and firing one shot while being taken into custody on a domestic violence call Sunday evening, Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar said.

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 holidays bring about feelings of joy and love for some families, but for others, they mean instability, fear, and danger.

On Monday, 250 coats were delivered to Corazon Ministries San Antonio to help domestic violence victims stay warm this winter.

A man was hospitalized and is facing charges after a domestic violence-related call ended with a shooting involving a San Antonio Police Department officer, according to Chief William McManus.

A man is hospitalized and is expected to face charges after a domestic violence-related call ended with a shooting involving a San Antonio Police Department officer, according to Chief William McManus.

San Antonio police officers and Bexar County sheriff’s deputies respond to nearly seven domestic violence–related calls every hour, a figure that underscores a long-standing problem in the region.

Across the region, communities are working to make the holidays special for children — many of whom are facing homelessness due to domestic violence.