WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – “Defund the police" is a phrase that has become a rallying cry shouted by protesters in the Black Lives Matter movement nationwide. While some throughout the nation are calling for a complete overhaul of their municipal departments, in San Antonio, some are hoping that some police department funds are reallocated to help improve community relations.“We want to get rid of that barrier between law enforcement and that fear from the community,” peaceful protest organizer Antonio Lee said.Lee said helping to bridge the...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – “Defund the police" is a phrase that has become a rallying cry shouted by protesters in the Black Lives Matter movement nationwide. While some throughout the nation are calling for a complete overhaul of their municipal departments, in San Antonio, some are hoping that some police department funds are reallocated to help improve community relations.“We want to get rid of that barrier between law enforcement and that fear from the community,” peaceful protest organizer Antonio Lee said.Lee said helping to bridge the...WW…

, Crime and Justice Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: July 30, 2020, 5:31 pmTags: , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Crime and Justice Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: July 30, 2020, 5:31 pmTags: , , SAN ANTONIO – The first round of people participating in a COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Texas were given a dose Thursday.The double blind Pfizer trial is different than a , which is set to begin Friday after being delayed for a few days.“I can’t think of a more important clinical trial to participate in than this one, since this is the biggest health threat of my...…, Crime and Justice Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: July 30, 2020, 5:31 pmTags: , , Sign up for our Newsletters, Crime and Justice Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: July 30, 2020, 5:31 pmTags: , , SAN ANTONIO – The first round of people participating in a COVID-19 vaccine trial in South Texas were given a dose Thursday.The double blind Pfizer trial is different than a , which is set to begin Friday after being delayed for a few days.“I can’t think of a more important clinical trial to participate in than this one, since this is the biggest health threat of my...WW…

LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – One man was shot and hospitalized following an altercation at a bus stop on the Southeast Side.San Antonio police said a man in his 30s was shot in the torso before 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 3800 block of E. Southcross, near Pecan Grove Boulevard.Alisia Pruneda, public information officer for SAPD, said another man, who has a state-issued license to carry a handgun, was at the bus stop, waiting for a VIA bus.The bus driver did not allow the man to enter the bus due to precautions regarding COVID-19, police said. All riders...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – One man was shot and hospitalized following an altercation at a bus stop on the Southeast Side.San Antonio police said a man in his 30s was shot in the torso before 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 3800 block of E. Southcross, near Pecan Grove Boulevard.Alisia Pruneda, public information officer for SAPD, said another man, who has a state-issued license to carry a handgun, was at the bus stop, waiting for a VIA bus.The bus driver did not allow the man to enter the bus due to precautions regarding COVID-19, police said. All riders...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police investigated more homicides during the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown than during the same time period in 2018 and 2019, according to figures released.According to the San Antonio Police Department, between March 18, 2018, and June 30, 2018, San Antonio police reported 35 homicides. During the same time frame in 2019, homicides decreased to 30.But during March 18 to June 30 of 2020 amid the pandemic and shutdown, the amount of homicides soared to 43. “Anger, irritability, agitation, domestic...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police investigated more homicides during the COVID-19 pandemic and shutdown than during the same time period in 2018 and 2019, according to figures released.According to the San Antonio Police Department, between March 18, 2018, and June 30, 2018, San Antonio police reported 35 homicides. During the same time frame in 2019, homicides decreased to 30.But during March 18 to June 30 of 2020 amid the pandemic and shutdown, the amount of homicides soared to 43. “Anger, irritability, agitation, domestic...WW…

, Crime and Justice Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: July 15, 2020, 6:20 pmTags: Sign up for our Newsletters, Crime and Justice Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: July 15, 2020, 6:20 pmTags: SAN ANTONIO – Neighbors in a North Side community said they are relieved that a woman is safe after San Antonio police said she was forced to shoot and kill her abusive ex-boyfriend.Investigators said the woman had a protective order against Robert Wayne Lyssy, 67, amid a history of calls for threats, when he showed up unannounced Tuesday and tried to assault her at a home on...…, Crime and Justice Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: July 15, 2020, 6:20 pmTags: Sign up for our Newsletters, Crime and Justice Reporter, PhotojournalistPublished: July 15, 2020, 6:20 pmTags: SAN ANTONIO – Neighbors in a North Side community said they are relieved that a woman is safe after San Antonio police said she was forced to shoot and kill her abusive ex-boyfriend.Investigators said the woman had a protective order against Robert Wayne Lyssy, 67, amid a history of calls for threats, when he showed up unannounced Tuesday and tried to assault her at a home on...WW…

LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – The FBI is investigating an incident involving a Zoom meeting for a school in Austin that was hacked into by someone who displayed “despicable” content.“Fortunately, there were no children that were participating. But one of the (uninvited) participants interrupted the meeting and displayed child sexual abuse material," said Michelle Lee, an FBI Special Agent based in San Antonio. “Violent acts, things being done to children which are causing them to suffer and they’re in pain."Lee said the incident is among hundreds that...…LIVETags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – The FBI is investigating an incident involving a Zoom meeting for a school in Austin that was hacked into by someone who displayed “despicable” content.“Fortunately, there were no children that were participating. But one of the (uninvited) participants interrupted the meeting and displayed child sexual abuse material," said Michelle Lee, an FBI Special Agent based in San Antonio. “Violent acts, things being done to children which are causing them to suffer and they’re in pain."Lee said the incident is among hundreds that...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – The last few weeks have been a dream for San Antonio native Kiana Williams.The Wagner High School alumna and Stanford star returned to the Alamo City for this year’s Women’s NCAA basketball tournament and helped the Cardinal take home the their first title since 1992. Along the way, she established herself as one of the best players in Stanford history, setting a record for threes made in a career and averaging nearly 20 points per game over the past two seasons.Now, still riding high from that championship moment...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – The last few weeks have been a dream for San Antonio native Kiana Williams.The Wagner High School alumna and Stanford star returned to the Alamo City for this year’s Women’s NCAA basketball tournament and helped the Cardinal take home the their first title since 1992. Along the way, she established herself as one of the best players in Stanford history, setting a record for threes made in a career and averaging nearly 20 points per game over the past two seasons.Now, still riding high from that championship moment...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – The Val Verde County Judge said someone from the Del Río area may have knowingly exposed hundreds of people to at a country music event in San Antonio.Judge Lewis Owens recently posted a strong and familiar message on Facebook about stopping the spread of the deadly virus.”We’re getting a lot of phone calls. Why our cases are spiking? It’s not up to us anymore, folks. It’s up to you,” Owens said in the .In the post, Owens was specifically calling out a girl from the Del Río area who he said went to a Cody Johnson...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – The Val Verde County Judge said someone from the Del Río area may have knowingly exposed hundreds of people to at a country music event in San Antonio.Judge Lewis Owens recently posted a strong and familiar message on Facebook about stopping the spread of the deadly virus.”We’re getting a lot of phone calls. Why our cases are spiking? It’s not up to us anymore, folks. It’s up to you,” Owens said in the .In the post, Owens was specifically calling out a girl from the Del Río area who he said went to a Cody Johnson...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – The family of a young teenager who was shot is continuing his giving spirit by donating his organs to eight other families in need.Mark Valdez, 13, was a loving kid.“He was very protective and real caring,” said Bianca Valdez, his aunt. “He was a selfless young man. He was such an innocent boy. All he did was literally snack on snacks and play his video games and listen to music and dance. He loved to dance and was like any new teenager. He loved his anime. He wanted to be a ladies’ man.”Mark had just turned 13 on...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – The family of a young teenager who was shot is continuing his giving spirit by donating his organs to eight other families in need.Mark Valdez, 13, was a loving kid.“He was very protective and real caring,” said Bianca Valdez, his aunt. “He was a selfless young man. He was such an innocent boy. All he did was literally snack on snacks and play his video games and listen to music and dance. He loved to dance and was like any new teenager. He loved his anime. He wanted to be a ladies’ man.”Mark had just turned 13 on...WW…

WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County will push the state legislature to allow a broader range of offenses to be eligible for cite-and-release programs, including prostitution, possession of a wider array of drugs, and higher-level criminal mischief charges.Working with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, both San Antonio police officers and Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies can issue citations for certain misdemeanors, like marijuana possession, rather than arresting the person on-site.  what offenses are eligible for...…WEATHER ALERTTags: Sign up for our NewslettersTags: SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County will push the state legislature to allow a broader range of offenses to be eligible for cite-and-release programs, including prostitution, possession of a wider array of drugs, and higher-level criminal mischief charges.Working with the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office, both San Antonio police officers and Bexar County Sheriff’s deputies can issue citations for certain misdemeanors, like marijuana possession, rather than arresting the person on-site.  what offenses are eligible for...WW…