A father and son in San Antonio are sentenced for running a drug trafficking operation near Harlandale High School. Their arrest highlights community safety efforts and law enforcement’s commitment to fighting drug crimes near schools.
A bar fight at Smitty’s Pub in San Antonio led to a man being shot in the buttocks. Police are searching for the suspect who fled the scene. Investigation ongoing.
Authorities in San Antonio have confirmed that 13 individuals died as a result of recent flash floods. The Bexar County Medical Examiner has identified seven of the victims, who ranged in age from 28 to 61.
Heavy rains in San Antonio, Texas caused flooding early Thursday morning, resulting in at least four fatalities and several individuals missing. Authorities and emergency services have been actively responding, conducting rescue operations, and providing aid to affected residents.
Anti-ICE protests took place in downtown San Antonio on June 11, 2025, with demonstrators rallying against ICE detentions. Texas National Guard and Department of Public Safety were present to ensure order. The protests, named “Take Back the Alamo,” aimed to highlight opposition to federal immigration policies.
San Antonio Food Bank’s first-ever Restaurant Weeks runs from June 7-21, highlighting local restaurants while supporting child nutrition and fighting hunger in Southwest Texas.
Grant Hardin, former police chief and convicted murder and rape criminal, was recaptured after escaping from an Arkansas prison. The escape initiated a two-week manhunt, culminating in his arrest 1.5 miles from the facility, thanks to coordinated law enforcement efforts.
Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales announces he will not seek reelection in 2026. His decision opens the race for the position, marking a shift in the political landscape. Candidates will face the challenge of addressing Gonzales’s progressive justice policies and the issues of case backlog. The election promises to reshape the direction of criminal justice in Bexar County.
Actor Jonathan Joss’s accused murderer, Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, is under house arrest after posting bond. Joss, known for “King of the Hill,” was fatally shot in San Antonio. Police continue to investigate as the community mourns his death.
Hector Javier Vargas, a 17-year-old aspiring barber, was fatally shot at a graduation party in San Antonio. Family seeks answers and community support, urging witnesses to come forward. No arrests have been made in connection to the case.