Javi Gonzalez

A 19-year-old man was the subject of a drive-by shooting late Sunday night on the Northeast Side of San Antonio, as reported by the San Antonio Police Department. The incident, occurring at approximately 11:45 p.m. in front of an apartment complex on Pebbleshire, near Starcrest Drive, resulted in the man sustaining a gunshot wound to the abdomen. According to KSAT, the victim was ambulated to the hospital in stable condition after a white vehicle drove by him and opened fire without any provocation discernible.

A man was shot in the parking lot of a Motel 6 on the Northeast Side of San Antonio, local authorities reported, causing concern among residents and police alike as they scrambled to piece together the details of the violent incident. According to information provided by KSAT, the shooting took place Saturday just before 8 p.m. near Interstate 35 and Industry Park Drive, and the man was reportedly behind the motel when the shooting occurred, though the specifics of the altercation remain unclear as the investigation continues.

Monday marks a pivotal day in Bexar County court, where Sebastian Hernandez is expected to receive his sentence for the fatal stabbing of Christopher Olivarez in September 2021. Hernandez entered a no-contest plea, avoiding a trial but not the ramifications of his actions. According to KSAT, he could face up to 32 years behind bars, the maximum punishment for his crime, with testimonies from both defense and state witnesses heard during the sentencing.

Brownsville, Texas, U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers have once again demonstrated their vigilance, intercepting a substantial quantity of narcotics in two separate enforcement actions. The combined estimated street value of the intercepted narcotics tallies up to a substantial $768,867. This announcement came straight from the official CBP news release, highlighting the ongoing battle against drug trafficking across U.S. borders.

Tuning into the latest developments in cybersecurity and governmental defense, Governor Greg Abbott has rolled out a new executive order as a shield against potential espionage by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). According to the official statement released yesterday, the Texas Governor is casting a wide net, directing state agencies and higher education institutions to bolster their defenses.

In Laredo, the Border Patrol's efforts to acknowledge academic excellence have once again highlighted the achievements of local students. Yesterday, at Martin High School, the Laredo Sector Border Patrol Youth of the Month program recognized 11 students from the region's high schools. Celebrating its 38th year, this initiative continues to routinely honor the dedication and scholarly pursuits of the youth within the community. The awards ceremony included speeches from notable community figures including Attorney at Law Rudy Morales and Patrol Agent in Charge Jaime Fierro.

On Tuesday, a woman gave birth along a Northeast Side trail and subsequently abandoned her newborn, San Antonio police report. A passerby discovered the baby before 4 p.m. near the 1900 block of Austin Highway, as KSAT details.

San Antonio police are currently looking into an altercation on the West Side that resulted in a local man fatally shooting two dogs. The incident took place late Wednesday afternoon in the 9200 block of Adams Hill. According to KSAT, a 36-year-old man reported that the two dogs had been attacking his pet cat in his front yard.

New Braunfels is set to initiate improvements on two major infrastructure projects approved by the New Braunfels Economic Development Corporation (NBEDC). The Corporation which oversees the city's economic development funds is targeting enhancements to the City’s quality of life, transportation, and public infrastructure. The construction efforts were set in motion following approvals earlier this year, with City Council giving the green light in May.

New Braunfels' Das Rec Instructors are hosting a "Jingle Bell Ride" on December 14, a 90-minute cycling class aimed at energizing the community and celebrating the holiday season. According to a statement made by the City of New Braunfels, attendees are encouraged to don their holiday costumes and accessories, with a prize for the "jolliest, festive participant" to be awarded at the end of the class.