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Life sentence, no parole for man convicted of capital murder

5 days ago | ktsa.com | Christian Blood

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A man found guilty of capital murder now has a life sentence in prison with no chance of parole. A judge handed down the verdict to Raul Trevino, 21, on Monday. Trevino had been charged after the shooting death of Marvin Medrano and Jennifer Colin at a birthday party in late October 2023. Investigators found surveillance footage that showed a fight starting between Trevino’s sisters who were upset at Medrano’s then-14-year-old daughter.
NWS: Heat wave coming for San Antonio, South Central Texas

5 days ago | ktsa.com | Christian Blood

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — You normally do not see temperatures like those coming this week until later in the summer. Then again, we are talking about Texas. The National Weather Service is predicting an early season heat wave that will send temperature above 100 degrees starting Tuesday for most of the region. Further, the heat index in some areas will go even higher. What to know:Hottest temperatures expected Tuesday through Thursday.
Comfort man arrested, cocaine, cash and guns recovered in Kerr County bust

1 week ago | ktsa.com | Christian Blood

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A Comfort man is now in police custody after a bust in Kerr County on Thursday. Basilio Alva Lozano, 71, was arrested in the 100 block of Greenwood Drive after a search warrant was conducted. Investigators say approximately 4.3 pounds of cocaine, $12,000 in US currency and five firearms were seized in the operation lead by the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office Special Operations Division.
AAA: Gas prices could stay low during summer despite bump up in San Antonio

1 week ago | ktsa.com | Christian Blood

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — This week is not the first time in which San Antonio’s average price for regular unleaded went against the statewide trend. As of Friday morning, the Alamo City was paying 12 cents more than it was last week with a current average price of $2.78. The Texas average price for regular went down a penny, but this could be a precursor of things to come. ”Texas gas prices have stayed below $3 per gallon since last August,” said Daniel Armbruster, spokesperson for AAA Texas.
TxDOT announces weekend closures at Loop 1604 - I-10 interchange

1 week ago | ktsa.com | Christian Blood

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — We know Segment 2 of the Loop 1604 North Expansion project is over sixty-two percent finished, but there is still work to do in getting the next flyover ramp opened by early summer. Another round of overnight closures has been posted to X by the Texas Department of Transportation below:No major closures on Mother’s Day (5/11) at the Loop 1604 & I-10 interchange in NW SA.
SAPD: Officer-involved-shooting puts suspect in hospital

1 week ago | ktsa.com | Christian Blood

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The San Antonio Police Department is investigating an officer-involved-shooting on the Far North Side. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus says it started with a call about a theft at a Thai Hut location on Loop 1604 near W Bitters Road. Investigators say a man had walked into the businesses and stole a pair of scissors. This prompted a call to 911, and one officer responded. Upon arrival, the officer made contact with the suspect, which eventually led to a fight.
NWS: Slight chance of showers for San Antonio Thursday

1 week ago | ktsa.com | Christian Blood

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The weekend is looking great if you plan to be outdoors, but until then it would be wise to stay weather-aware in South Central Texas. The National Weather Service is giving San Antonio and the Hill Country a marginal risk of severe weather on Thursday. What to know:Isolated severe storms with locally heavy rain; Level 1 of 5 severe risk along the Rio Grande and for portions of the southern Edwards Plateau and southernCoastal Plains.
TxDOT announces milestone for Loop 1604 North Expansion

1 week ago | ktsa.com | Christian Blood

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is announcing a milestone concerning the Loop 1604 North Expansion. In a Wednesday release, TxDOT says the first segment of the project has now reached 90% completion as it heads into its final months. Segment 1, from Highway 16 to I-10, is on schedule to be complete by late summer 2025. The remaining work will focus on paving operations and completing the Leon Creek frontage road bridge.
Suspect arrested after police standoff on Northwest Side, SAPD

1 week ago | ktsa.com | Christian Blood

Update: (May 7, 2025)SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — A standoff between police officers and an armed suspect is over with no injuries reported. Officers with the San Antonio Police Department were called around 11:30 a.m. Wednesday after the suspect tried to attack two maintenance employees at an apartment complex near The Rim. Investigators say the suspect had a large knife, and after trying to stab the employees a security guard showed up.
Man sentenced to 35 years in prison after fatal stabbing of homeless man

1 week ago | ktsa.com | Christian Blood

SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The lone suspect convicted of fatally stabbing a homeless man now has a sentence of 35 years in prison. A Bexar County judge handed down the sentence to Austin Diaz, who was convicted of stabbing Frank Hernandez at a West Side bus stop in May 2024. Police were called to the scene at North Zarzamora and West Poplar, and upon arrival Hernandez was found dead of a stab wound. Investigators zeroed in on Diaz after combing through surveillance footage from the area.