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BALCONES HEIGHTS - – When officers are mentally and emotionally well, they will perform better on duty. That’s the viewpoint of the Balcones Heights police chief, who in the last several months brought a full-time volunteer chaplain and mental health specialist to the team. It was a decision that came out of a near-tragedy that started February 3, 2021. “We heard Sgt. Sepulveda transmit out on the radio that there had been an officer shot,” said Chief John Jahanara. Turns out, Balcones ...

Von Ormy police officer facing termination after weekend arrest for family violence Officer David Hernandez, 34, accused of grabbing woman by the neck, pushing her against a wall Saturday Tags:  David Anthony Hernandez. Image: Bexar County Jail (KSAT) SAN ANTONIO – A Von Ormy Police Department officer will be terminated after his arrest Saturday in San Antonio for family violence, his police chief confirmed Monday. Officer David Hernandez, 34, faces a misdemeanor charge of family assault cau...

Volunteers needed to help build homes with Habitat for Humanity Nonprofit officials say help has decreased during pandemic Tags:  VON ORMY, Texas – The needs of nonprofits and charities for volunteer assistance haven’t slowed down during the COVID-19 pandemic. Although there’s a large need for affordable housing in Bexar County, Habitat for Humanity’s local chapter has had to scale down their original goal of home builds due to the decrease of volunteers and donations and increase in m...

A Salado woman is among six people indicted in a $1.4 million payroll scheme, federal officials announced. Veronica Rios, 42, of Salado, is charged with 18 counts of wire fraud in connection to the scheme to defraud two transportation companies. Five others from the San Antonio area are charged. They are: Mario Martinez, 48, of Von Ormy; and Pedro Guillen, 48; Guadalupe Alsidez, 47; Amanda Hernandez, 23; and Maira Vargas, 37, all of San Antonio, defrauded the transportation companies of over $1...

Six arrested in San Antonio in $1M payroll fraud scheme By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team Published  SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Six people have been arrested in San Antonio on criminal charges related to a scheme to defraud two transportation companies of over $1 million. According to court documents, 42-year-old Veronica Rios of Salado, 48-year-old Pedro Guillen of San Antonio, 48-year-old Mario Martinez of Von Ormy, 47-year-old Guadalupe Alsidez of San Antonio, 23-year-old Amanda Hernandez of...

Gods Dogs Rescue looking for fosters to step up during this weekends cold snap The rescue uses outdoor kennels, and they need as many foster caretakers as possible to help give these pups a warm, comfortable home. Author: Holly Stouffer (KENS5) Updated: 10:48 PM CST February 12, 2021 SAN ANTONIO — As frigid temperatures continue rolling through the region, furry friends need your help. Animals with nowhere else to go take shelter at Gods Dogs Rescue, where CEO ...

Authorities in the San Antonio area say they're concerned after the caller claimed he and dozens of others were running out of oxygen.

Authorities from the San Antonio Police Department, Bexar County Sheriff's Office, Texas Department of Public Safety, and even the Department of Homeland Security have embarked...

San Antonio authorities received a 911 call from a man who offered that he and other passengers were locked in a white tanker truck and running out of oxygen.