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A pair of red Crocs, an insulin pen and a mystery solved through DNA

Forensic genetic genealogy helped investigators identify Robert LaFaire, whose remains were found in a tree line in February 2023.

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San Antonio councilman calls for cannabis legalization study as Texas THC debate continues

The local push comes as Texas prepares for a change in statewide leadership following the Nov. 3 elections.

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Seguin police offer $20K reward 10 years after mother and son were killed

On Nov. 6, 2016, officers found 64-year-old Belinda Sauceda and her 30-year-old son, Jeremy Sauceda, shot and killed at a duplex on East Baxter Street.

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Memorial cross to return to Kerrville's Flat Rock Park after being damaged by July 4 floods

Community members are invited to gather at the park at 3 p.m. Friday for a prayer as the memorial returns.

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Walk To End Alzheimer's to take place this Saturday at Fiesta Texas

The goal of the walk is to raise funds and awareness to fight the disease that currently has no cure.

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SAPD: Man shot, killed by police officer after pulling gun in front of gated Alamo Ranch neighborhood

Salame said a woman was sitting in the back of the vehicle when the shooting occurred.

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GCSO: Arrest made in Seguin cold case after a nearly decade-long murder investigation

Levi Spencer Cotton has been arrested in Utah for the 2017 murder of Joe James Rangel in Seguin, Texas, following a renewed investigation, says GCSO.

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San Antonio Botanical Gardens planted 1,000 native trees in effort to restore Guadalupe River's ecosystem after Hill Country floods

The initiative is part of SABG's five year project, known as TREES.

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Could VIA transit services leave Converse? Voters will have final say in November

On a brisk autumn morning in Converse, families and seniors alike gather at the local bus stop, waiting for a transit service that has long been a staple of their daily lives. For decades, VIA Metropolitan Transit has been more than just a way to get around—it’s been a vital thread in the fabric of...

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Man accused of sexually assaulting minor on Six Flags Fiesta Texas ride, court documents allege

Liam McCormick, 23 at the time, is accused of forcing a 15-year-old girl to perform oral sex on him on an amusement park ride.

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SAPD: 50-year-old man faces murder charge after elderly woman shot in Westover Hills nursing home

The quiet corridors of the Westover Hills nursing home were shattered last Tuesday when the peaceful routine was abruptly broken by gunfire, leaving residents and families shaken to their core. Among those affected was 78-year-old Margaret Lewis, a beloved member of the community whose life was...

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Bexar County Sheriff's Office identifies suspects in illegal gambling room investigation

On a quiet Thursday morning in San Antonio, the rhythm of everyday life was interrupted by the swift takedown of what authorities now describe as a significant illegal gambling operation. Residents in the neighborhoods surrounding the targeted locations woke up to the buzz of law enforcement...

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San Antonio resident reviewing health insurance options during open enrollment, staying vigilant against scams

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Open enrollment is just around the corner, and scammers are looking to bust your bank account

As the leaves turn and the calendar edges closer to open enrollment season, a shadowy threat looms over unsuspecting San Antonio residents. Imagine sitting at your kitchen table, carefully reviewing health insurance options, only to accidentally share sensitive information with a scammer disguised...

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