Former Schertz police officer arrested on charges of sexual assault, DPS says
Read full article: Former Schertz police officer arrested on charges of sexual assault, DPS saysA former Schertz police officer was arrested Wednesday on charges of sexual assault, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.
Schertz PD officer fired amid sexual assault, official oppression investigation, department says
Read full article: Schertz PD officer fired amid sexual assault, official oppression investigation, department saysA Schertz Police officer has been fired after being accused of sexual assault and official oppression, according to the department.
Recent crashes involving trains act as reminder for railroad crossing dangers
Read full article: Recent crashes involving trains act as reminder for railroad crossing dangersTwo truck drivers escaped injury after their big rigs were hit by trains. The crashes, though, highlight the dangers associated with railroad crossings.
RESULTS: Elections in Converse, Cibolo, Schertz, Windcrest, Hondo and other area cities for Nov. 4, 2025
Read full article: RESULTS: Elections in Converse, Cibolo, Schertz, Windcrest, Hondo and other area cities for Nov. 4, 2025Voters in Bexar County and beyond headed to the polls on Tuesday to decide city council races and other measures.
RESULTS: Props, trustee seats for San Antonio-area school districts in Nov. 4, 2025, election
Read full article: RESULTS: Props, trustee seats for San Antonio-area school districts in Nov. 4, 2025, electionFrom propositions worth millions of dollars to school board trustee positions on the line, several San Antonio-area school districts are asking voters to weigh in on the Nov. 4 election.
City of Schertz sets special election date to fill vacant Place 7 seat
Read full article: City of Schertz sets special election date to fill vacant Place 7 seatSchertz City Council has set a special election for next month to fill the vacant Place 7 council seat following the death of former councilmember Tim Brown last month.
Witness describes train slamming into big rig stuck on Schertz railroad crossing
Read full article: Witness describes train slamming into big rig stuck on Schertz railroad crossingWitnesses captured video as a train collided with a big rig at a railroad crossing in Schertz. Police said there are signs warning truckers not to use the crossing.
WATCH: Schertz police urge caution after 18-wheeler, train collide; No injuries reported
Read full article: WATCH: Schertz police urge caution after 18-wheeler, train collide; No injuries reportedSchertz police are urging drivers to be cautious at railroad crossings after an 18-wheeler and train collided on Sunday morning.
Residents demand answers after frequent power outages in Schertz neighborhood spark frustration
Read full article: Residents demand answers after frequent power outages in Schertz neighborhood spark frustrationResidents of a Schertz neighborhood say they have had enough of dealing with power outages that occur almost weekly.
Local vote could redefine land management near JBSA Randolph
Read full article: Local vote could redefine land management near JBSA RandolphOn Nov. 4, voters in Schertz will decide on Proposition A, which relates to building regulations around JBSA Randolph in the areas that are in the extraterritorial jurisdiction (ETJ) within five miles of the military base.
Schertz police warn residents after report of ‘suspicious’ male who approached 10-year-old girl
Read full article: Schertz police warn residents after report of ‘suspicious’ male who approached 10-year-old girlThe Schertz Police Department is warning residents of a “suspicious” male who approached a 10-year-old girl.
Doorbell video shows Schertz home engulfed in flames, neighbors report feeling ‘explosion’
Read full article: Doorbell video shows Schertz home engulfed in flames, neighbors report feeling ‘explosion’A woman was hospitalized Friday after neighbors pulled her from a burning home in Schertz that may have exploded just moments before the fire broke out.
Schertz officers rearrest man in Corpus Christi, faces new murder charge, authorities say
Read full article: Schertz officers rearrest man in Corpus Christi, faces new murder charge, authorities saySchertz police officers said they needed to travel more than 100 miles south to arrest a suspect accused of murdering a woman in 2023.
Dog found abandoned with dozens of animals in Schertz has a new home
Read full article: Dog found abandoned with dozens of animals in Schertz has a new homeEven though it is early October, these are “dog days” at the sprawling property in Schertz where Cristina Western and Michael Ricioppo live with their two children.
Clemens High School students create thrift store nonprofit to sell trendy clothes at low prices
Read full article: Clemens High School students create thrift store nonprofit to sell trendy clothes at low pricesA thrift store in the middle of Clemens High School is open during lunch period for anyone to shop.
Get your child’s car seat checked at this free community event in Schertz
Read full article: Get your child’s car seat checked at this free community event in SchertzThe Schertz, Cibolo and Selma Police Departments will be conducting a free car seat check on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Schertz Community Playscape.
Schertz man arrested in connection with robbery at New Braunfels bank, city says
Read full article: Schertz man arrested in connection with robbery at New Braunfels bank, city saysA Schertz man was arrested after he robbed a New Braunfels bank and left with an undisclosed amount of cash, City of New Braunfels spokesman David Ferguson said in a press release.
2 students arrested for planning shooting at Clemens High School, police say
Read full article: 2 students arrested for planning shooting at Clemens High School, police sayTwo students were arrested for allegedly planning a shooting at Clemens High School, the Schertz Police Department said in a news release.
Students in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD return to class amid ongoing TxDOT construction projects
Read full article: Students in Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD return to class amid ongoing TxDOT construction projectsStudents in the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District returned to class on Thursday to start the new school year.
Furniture covered in feces, urine found at Schertz home where 70 animals were abandoned, affidavit says
Read full article: Furniture covered in feces, urine found at Schertz home where 70 animals were abandoned, affidavit saysMaria Maxcimiana Soliz, 61, and Ricardo Antonio Guajardo, 56, returned to Schertz Wednesday to surrender themselves to detectives.
Schertz police searching for motorcyclist who fled crash; 2 schools placed in secure status
Read full article: Schertz police searching for motorcyclist who fled crash; 2 schools placed in secure statusThe Schertz Police Department is searching for a motorcyclist who fled after a crash involving another vehicle on Wednesday, prompting a secure status at two nearby school campuses, according to a press release.
2 arrested in connection with more than 60 animals abandoned in ‘distressing conditions,’ police say
Read full article: 2 arrested in connection with more than 60 animals abandoned in ‘distressing conditions,’ police sayMaria Maxcimiana Soliz, 61, and Ricardo Antonio Guajardo, 56, returned to Schertz Wednesday to surrender themselves to detectives.
Neighbor surprised by officers seizing more than 60 cats, dogs from Schertz property
Read full article: Neighbor surprised by officers seizing more than 60 cats, dogs from Schertz propertyAn apparent animal hoarding case came as a surprise to some residents who live in the Schertz neighborhood where it happened.
Man wanted in connection with attempted kidnapping in restaurant parking lot, Schertz police say
Read full article: Man wanted in connection with attempted kidnapping in restaurant parking lot, Schertz police sayA man is wanted in connection with an attempted kidnapping in the parking lot of a restaurant, according to the Schertz Police Department.
Schertz shelter in need of supplies after 64 animals found abandoned in ‘distressing conditions’
Read full article: Schertz shelter in need of supplies after 64 animals found abandoned in ‘distressing conditions’A shelter is in need of supplies after 64 animals were found in “distressing conditions” at an apparent abandoned home over the weekend, according to Schertz police.
Several dogs, cats found in ‘distressing conditions’ in abandoned home, Schertz police say
Read full article: Several dogs, cats found in ‘distressing conditions’ in abandoned home, Schertz police saySeveral cats and dogs were found living in “distressing conditions” in an apparent abandoned Bexar County home, according to a news release from the Schertz Police Department.
Volunteer firefighter arrested, accused of aggravated sexual assault, Guadalupe County records show
Read full article: Volunteer firefighter arrested, accused of aggravated sexual assault, Guadalupe County records showAccording to a Thursday afternoon news release, Schertz police said Wiley, a Schertz resident, was taken into custody by Guadalupe County sheriff’s deputies without incident.
KSAT viewer captures portion of high-speed chase along Interstate 35 near Schertz
Read full article: KSAT viewer captures portion of high-speed chase along Interstate 35 near SchertzMultiple law enforcement agencies were seen chasing after a person in a stolen vehicle on Tuesday morning along Interstate 35.
SCUCISD terminates teacher’s contract 2 years after student injured him
Read full article: SCUCISD terminates teacher’s contract 2 years after student injured himMore than two years after a traumatic brain injury sidelined a Steele High School teacher, the Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City Independent School District’s board voted to terminate his contract.
Suspect accused of shooting man in Schertz found in West Texas, initiated standoff, police say
Read full article: Suspect accused of shooting man in Schertz found in West Texas, initiated standoff, police sayThe Concho County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday night arrested a fugitive who was wanted for a shooting in Schertz that left one person injured.
Evo Entertainment in Schertz evacuated after ‘small fire,’ assistant fire chief says
Read full article: Evo Entertainment in Schertz evacuated after ‘small fire,’ assistant fire chief saysEvo Entertainment in Schertz was evacuated Monday evening after a “small fire,” according to Schertz Assistant Fire Chief John Perry.
‘I just want some kind of justice’: Schertz mother pleads for answers in her son’s unsolved murder
Read full article: ‘I just want some kind of justice’: Schertz mother pleads for answers in her son’s unsolved murderFor four years, Janice Jeffrey has been pleading for help to solve her son’s murder. She hopes this time will be the last.
Search underway for suspect accused of shooting man during altercation, Schertz police say
Read full article: Search underway for suspect accused of shooting man during altercation, Schertz police saySchertz police are searching for a suspect who they say shot a man during an altercation on Tuesday afternoon.
Clemens High School student arrested after shoving officer, leading police on chase, Schertz PD says
Read full article: Clemens High School student arrested after shoving officer, leading police on chase, Schertz PD saysA Clemens High School student who was identified as a possible suspect in a narcotics case has been arrested after shoving a school resource officer and leading police on a chase, according to the Schertz Police Department.
🎪 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Vinyl Record Show, Venardos Circus, world’s largest bounce house
Read full article: 🎪 Things to do in San Antonio this weekend: Vinyl Record Show, Venardos Circus, world’s largest bounce houseWe’ve finally reached the end of the month and can start looking forward to the exciting events the upcoming month is expected to bring.
Man in tactical gear arrested after carjacking, shooting at vehicles & homes, Schertz PD says
Read full article: Man in tactical gear arrested after carjacking, shooting at vehicles & homes, Schertz PD saysA 45-year-old man was arrested late Tuesday night following a series of violent incidents, including a carjacking and gunfire, in Schertz, according to police.
Iconic Chicago restaurant Portillo’s to open first San Antonio-area location
Read full article: Iconic Chicago restaurant Portillo’s to open first San Antonio-area locationKnown for its Chicago-style hot dogs, Italian beef sandwiches and famous chocolate cake, the new location will be located at the intersection of IH35 and Cibolo Valley Dr.
Schertz couple wins trial against Jim’s Restaurants; will be awarded $4 million in damages
Read full article: Schertz couple wins trial against Jim’s Restaurants; will be awarded $4 million in damagesA Bexar County jury has awarded $4 million in damages to a Schertz couple who were injured by a shattered glass window while eating at a Jim’s Restaurant in 2022.
Man told child to ‘get in the van or I’ll shoot you' during attempted kidnapping, affidavit states
Read full article: Man told child to ‘get in the van or I’ll shoot you' during attempted kidnapping, affidavit statesA man arrested in connection with an attempted kidnapping in Schertz allegedly told a 10-year-old boy to “get in the van or I’ll shoot you,” according to an arrest warrant affidavit obtained by KSAT.
Man arrested in connection with attempted abduction of 10-year-old boy, Schertz police say
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with attempted abduction of 10-year-old boy, Schertz police sayA man accused in the attempted abduction of a 10-year-old boy has been taken into custody, Schertz police confirmed Thursday night.
‘This is devastation beyond anything I’ve ever seen': Texas firefighter reflects on first day battling California fires
Read full article: ‘This is devastation beyond anything I’ve ever seen': Texas firefighter reflects on first day battling California firesTexas Governor Greg Abbott has since directed the deployment of 135 Texas first responders to help fight the West Coast fires and respond to emergencies.
Schertz PD investigates new person of interest in slaying of businessman on Christmas Eve in 2015
Read full article: Schertz PD investigates new person of interest in slaying of businessman on Christmas Eve in 2015The Schertz Police Department is asking for the public’s help in solving the death of Henry Gutierrez, whose body was found on Christmas Eve nearly nine years ago in 2015, after they developed a new person of interest in the case.
Race for seat on Schertz City Council heads toward possible runoff
Read full article: Race for seat on Schertz City Council heads toward possible runoffNo candidate in the race for Place 4 on the Schertz City Council has met the majority threshold of votes tallied to win, according to city officials.
Schertz Cibolo Jeep Club brings Christmas cheer by hosting festive parades in Northeast Side
Read full article: Schertz Cibolo Jeep Club brings Christmas cheer by hosting festive parades in Northeast SideSeveral Jeep owners have teamed up to spread Christmas cheer across Schertz, Cibolo, and Converse for the third year in a row.
Student threatened to bring explosive, shoot up Clemens High School, Schertz police say
Read full article: Student threatened to bring explosive, shoot up Clemens High School, Schertz police sayA student was arrested on Wednesday afternoon after threatening to bring an explosive and shoot up Clemens High School, the Schertz Police Department said.
2 Clemens High School students arrested after officers discover stolen gun in backpack, police say
Read full article: 2 Clemens High School students arrested after officers discover stolen gun in backpack, police sayTwo Clemens High School students are facing charges after officers found a gun inside a backpack on campus, according to the Schertz Police Department.
Former Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD substitute teacher facing child injury charges released on bond
Read full article: Former Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD substitute teacher facing child injury charges released on bondA former Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD substitute teacher facing child injury charges was released from Bexar County custody less than a month after facing similar charges in Guadalupe County.
Multiple lanes closed on I-10 for hours after vehicle collides with trailer, officials say
Read full article: Multiple lanes closed on I-10 for hours after vehicle collides with trailer, officials sayMultiple lanes on Interstate 10 have been closed for over five hours after a vehicle collided with a trailer, according to Guadalupe County Constable Precinct 4.
BGC Game of the Week: Steele Knights & Austin Westlake to clash in heavyweight showdown
Read full article: BGC Game of the Week: Steele Knights & Austin Westlake to clash in heavyweight showdownTwo of the best football teams in Texas will face off when the Steele Knights (3-0) host the Austin Westlake Chaparrals (2-1) at Lehnhoff Stadium. This marks the Knights’ final non-district game before opening district action against Clemens the following week.
8-year-old girl injured in crash involving Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD bus, Schertz police say
Read full article: 8-year-old girl injured in crash involving Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD bus, Schertz police sayAn 8-year-old girl is recovering from her injuries following a crash involving a Schertz-Cibolo-Universal City ISD bus on Friday, Schertz police said.
Records: SAPD detective suspended 30 days after telling ex-girlfriend to take her own life
Read full article: Records: SAPD detective suspended 30 days after telling ex-girlfriend to take her own lifeA San Antonio police detective has been suspended 30 days after an internal affairs investigation determined he called law enforcement under false pretenses and sent messages to his former girlfriend that included one stating she should do herself a favor and kill herself, city discipline records show.
City of Schertz announces $12 million project for parks and recreation enhancement
Read full article: City of Schertz announces $12 million project for parks and recreation enhancementThe City of Schertz and the Schertz Economic Development Corporation announced a $12 million project for two new parks and an enhancement for the Schertz Soccer Complex.
‘We got to keep it cool’: With the start of summer, San Antonio area businesses prepare for extreme heat
Read full article: ‘We got to keep it cool’: With the start of summer, San Antonio area businesses prepare for extreme heatRandy Gentry said at his ice cream shop in Schertz, he's got a line of freezers and fans as his first line of defense against the heat.
18-wheeler crash snarls traffic on Interstate 35 South in Schertz/Cibolo area; lanes reopen
Read full article: 18-wheeler crash snarls traffic on Interstate 35 South in Schertz/Cibolo area; lanes reopenAn 18-wheeler crash has closed down a major highway in the Schertz/Cibolo area early Wednesday morning.
Authorities identify man killed while working at construction site in Schertz
Read full article: Authorities identify man killed while working at construction site in SchertzA 40-year-old man was killed while working at a construction site in Schertz on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Schertz Police Department.
11-year-old student detained for bringing pellet gun to school, Schertz police say
Read full article: 11-year-old student detained for bringing pellet gun to school, Schertz police sayAn 11-year-old student was detained after bringing a pellet gun to school and claiming it was a real firearm on social media, according to Schertz police.
Schertz city council votes down zoning change
Read full article: Schertz city council votes down zoning changeHomeowners are collecting signatures against a developer's plans to build rental housing near their homes. Concerns raised by residents include increased traffic on Savannah Drive and potential problems for existing residents.