A 3–3 City Council tie left San Marcos’ Flock Safety license‑plate reader contract to expire. Officials directed staff to seek alternatives amid privacy and legal concerns.

A federal judge ordered a Fort Sam Houston civilian held as a flight risk after prosecutors say he funneled about $510,000 from Army recreation funds. The judge cited travel and transfers that investigators say show an intent to flee.

A fire on San Antonio's East Side destroyed a vacant home and damaged neighboring ones; no injuries were reported. Firefighters and investigators are assessing the incident.

A 14-year-old allegedly confessed to starting a Dec. 5 fire at the Burlington store in New Braunfels; surveillance and interviews led to his arrest.

A 61-year-old man arrested on suspicion of DWI died after a medical episode while being booked into the Bexar County jail; police are investigating.

A passerby found human remains near Quintana Road Tuesday; SAPD homicide detectives and the Bexar County Medical Examiner are investigating.

A deputy constable was shot in his vest while serving eviction papers at an East Side apartment complex. The suspect barricaded himself and surrendered after a SWAT standoff.

A fatal car accident in Von Ormy left one dead and another critically injured; San Antonio Police are investigating the cause of the crash on Watson Road.

A 4-year-old boy named Josiah Cabral was killed in a shooting at a home on the Northwest Side, with his death under investigation and no charges filed yet.

An 84-year-old man, George Williams, with cognitive impairment is missing in San Antonio, last seen on the West Side. Police are searching for him and urge public to look out for a red Toyota Tacoma.

Army gynecologist Major Blaine McGraw faces charges for illegally recording patients during exams at Fort Hood, with additional charges of conduct unbecoming an officer.

State MVCPA data show Houston led Texas in stolen vehicles for November, with pickups dominating and several sedans repeatedly targeted.

Gov. Abbott appoints Gilmore and Jordan to the Texas Crime Stoppers Council, their terms lasting until 2029. Gilmore retains his seat, and Jordan is a new addition. Both bring extensive law enforcement experience.