KSAT RSS Feeds Contests and Rules Contact Us KSAT Internships Careers at KSAT Closed Captioning / Audio Description Public File Current EEO Report Terms of Use Privacy Policy Do Not Sell My Info FCC Applications Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsPatty Santos Santiago Esparza BOERNE – When Brian Schewe bought his home on the outskirts of Boerne I don’t have a well because of the cost of the well he’s harvested enough rainwater to survive “It will last about six months without any rain,” he said But he wanted to find an alternate water source since rain is the new gold in Texas He’s invested in an atmospheric water generator There are a lot of companies that offer this, but after he did some research, he went with the brand Aquaria Brian and Eric Sheng are co-owners and founders of the company They explained that this technology has been around for a few decades but they’ve found a way to make it more accessible to everyday people is that we turned it into something that is affordable enough and very easy to install for just everyday people And I think that’s the biggest breakthrough to be able to bring that to this convenient form factor,” he said The price ranges depend on the size of the machine They explain that the initial purchase and installation are included and the customer takes care of the maintenance which involves changing filters a couple of times a year Schewe says he decided to save on the cost of drilling a water well but the machine does use a lot of electricity he thought the atmospheric water generator was a better deal for him His home is also equipped with solar panels Greg Abbott is pushing lawmakers to set aside money to fix the state’s water infrastructure Copyright 2025 by KSAT - All rights reserved Santiago Esparza is a photojournalist at KSAT 12 Email Newsletters A fishing tournament will be held at Boerne City Lake on June 7 Jarrett joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in September 2021 he was a staff writer for two papers in North Georgia the North Georgia News and the Towns County Herald He graduated from Young Harris College with a degree in Creative Writing in 2020 real estate development and nonprofits in the Northeast San Antonio Metrocom Sharon Wright and Joe Bateman ran for Boerne City Council Sarah Faulkenberry and Maritza Gonzalez-Cooper are running for the Place 4 seat Sign up for TPR Today Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning At least one challenger defeated an incumbent in four out of the nine competitive school board elections in Bexar County on Saturday Most San Antonio area school board trustees running for re-election still won There will be familiar faces on the dais in Medina Valley But some challengers defeated incumbents in Northside There will be three new trustees in Judson — two were open seats — and two new trustees in Northside and SAISD Boerne lost one incumbent and retained another and Alamo Heights will welcome one new trustee after the incumbent decided not to run for re-election Northside’s teacher union backed both of their new trustees SAISD’s teacher union gained one union-backed trustee and lost another Alamo Heights ISD had three at-large trustee seats on the ballot Karen Bryant defeated Tim Blazi to win Place 2 on the school board Place 1 Trustee David Hornberger and Place 4 Trustee Hunter Kingman ran unopposed and are duly elected Hornberger has been on the AHISD board since 2016 Kingman was appointed to the board in November 2024 after former trustee Stacy Sharp resigned to focus on a new judgeship Boerne ISD had two at-large trustee seats up for election incumbent Martiza Gonzalez-Cooper lost to challenger Sarah Faulkenberry Although Boerne ISD is located partially in Bexar County the district chose to jointly conduct its May election with Kendall County Comal ISD had two trustee seats up for election Comal ISD worked with both Comal County and Bexar County to conduct elections Voters could go to their usual polling places to cast their ballots Harlandale ISD had four trustee seats up for election but only two of the four races were competitive incumbent Erica Salazar defeated challenger David Sosa incumbent Norma Cavazos defeated David Abundis The incumbent for Single Member District 1 and the incumbent for Single Member District 3 Judson ISD had four trustee seats up for election Monique Robinson and Stephanie Jones competed for an open seat Christopher Anderson and Lesley Lee also vied for an open seat narrowly defeated challenger Bianca Hulsey incumbent Arnoldo Salinas lost to challenger Amanda Poteet Medina Valley ISD had three trustee seats up for election and two of the three races were competitive Benito Juarez and Al Anaya ran to fill a two-year unexpired term Ben Juarez was appointed to the position last May to fill a vacancy incumbent Matt Castiglione was challenged by Toby Castillo Walters Castiglione won re-election by less than 15 votes Suzanne Lee ran unopposed and was duly elected MVISD held the election jointly with both Bexar County and Medina County and voters could go to their usual polling places to cast their ballots Northside ISD                       Northside ISD had four trustee seats up for election and all four of the races were competitive four candidates vied for a seat that has been filled by Homer Guevara Jr since he was appointed to the board last year Guevara faced three challengers: Sonia Jasso with more than twice the number of votes as any other candidate The other three candidates split 49% of the vote between them incumbent Corrine Saldaña was challenged by Laura Zapata incumbent Carol Harle was challenged by Nicolette Ardiente incumbent Karen Freeman was challenged by Larissa Martinez Freeman narrowly won re-election with 51% of the vote the union that represents the district’s teachers and support personnel endorsed a slate of candidates running in all four races against the incumbents: Jasso in D2 Jasso and Zapata’s election places two more union-backed trustees on the board potentially making a majority of the board favorable to the union Trustees Karla Duran and David Salcido were also endorsed by Northside AFT when they ran in 2023 “We're very excited about the numbers that are coming in for both Coach Laura Zapata and for Dr Sonia Jasso,” Northside AFT President Melina Espiritu-Azocar said in a phone interview after the first election night results came in “Our continuous goal was to ensure that the working people of this district have a voice and we feel at this point that that is what we can see happening right now.” Sonia Jasso works with the high school programs at Palo Alto College She said she wants to make sure the students of Northside have access to opportunities “Opportunities that I myself was not able to do it was a financial cost to it that my family just couldn't do,” Jasso said But it is also crucial to make sure that teachers and support staff are also supported because they are really the ones doing the day to day work,” she added Laura Zapata is an assistant principal at SAISD’s Edison High School who previously worked as an athletic coordinator and P.E She said she was inspired to run for the school board because she’s seen so many friends and fellow educators “go through it since COVID.” “I’m seeing a lot of people getting burnt out,” Zapata said Zapata said she wants to make sure Northside teachers have the time they need to plan and grade and to increase pay for hourly workers like bus drivers “Northside has always been known as a destination district for teachers but it needs to be a destination district for bus drivers “We are the fourth largest school district in the state of Texas has a higher starting salary for hourly workers than Northside does San Antonio ISD had four trustee seats up for election incumbent Sarah Sorensen was challenged by Mike Villarreal incumbent Leticia Ozuna was challenged by Jacob Aaron Ramos Single Member District 4 incumbent Arthur Valdez and Single Member District 7 incumbent Ed Garza ran unopposed and are duly re-elected which represents SAISD teachers and support personnel endorsed D1 incumbent Sorensen and D3 challenger Ramos Sorensen’s loss and Ramos’ win leaves the union with the same number of union-backed trustees on the board as they had before the election Southwest ISD had two at-large trustee seats up for election with voters given the option to vote for two out of four candidates Incumbents Ida Perez Sudolcan and Sylvester Vasquez Jr easily defeated challengers Erlinda Lopez-Rodriguez and Pablo Manzanares Sudolcan and Vasquez have both been on the board for over 20 years Southside ISD had three at-large trustee seats up for election but only one candidate filed for each position The election was canceled and did not appear on the ballot and Jesus Jesse Hernandez were duly re-elected a prominent Texas-based commercial real estate investment and development firm specializing in unanchored neighborhood shopping centers in high-growth Texas markets and urban infill development in San Antonio announces the acquisition of Tower at Boerne a premier unanchored shopping center in the San Antonio MSA This transaction marks the firm's 18th shopping center acquisition expanding its portfolio to 610,000 square feet across the Austin-San Antonio a fully leased neighborhood shopping center boasts exceptional visibility along high-traffic corridors and a surrounding market characterized by strong household incomes and robust vehicle per day counts These attributes align perfectly with Headwall's strategic focus on acquiring assets that drive consistent foot traffic and long-term value The center's prime location in the rapidly growing Boerne community positions it as a cornerstone of the firm's portfolio catering to the area's affluent and expanding population The unanchored shopping center features a dynamic mix of local and regional businesses serving the fast-growing Boerne community now encompassing 186 tenant spaces with a diverse array of food and service tenants This diversity reinforces Headwall's commitment to fostering thriving community hubs across Texas "The unanchored shopping center subsector of commercial real estate has undergone a remarkable evolution since I began acquiring assets in this space in 2007," said George J "Beyond the significant supply constraints impacting these properties in recent years the most notable shift has been the surge in institutional interest What was once a market dominated by smaller individual owners has transformed into a sought-after asset class for institutional investors drawn by robust fundamentals and the opportunity to scale in a previously overlooked corner of commercial real estate We are honored to have been early pioneers in this sector and remain committed to acquiring top-tier assets in Texas' major metropolitan markets." Media Contact:Henry VaughanVice President – Investor Relations(210) 343-2186 a leading Texas-based commercial real estate investment and development firm specializing in multi-tenant strip/convenience.. a Texas-based commercial real estate development and investment firm announces the acquisition of its second property in the.. Commercial Real Estate Real Estate Banking & Financial Services Real Estate Transactions Do not sell or share my personal information: in coordination with the Boerne Police Department are expanding their investigation into local car dealers The Kendall County Criminal District Attorney’s Office says they are investigating Richard Hovey Sr as well as their affiliated businesses: Hovey Motor Cars were indicted on 10 counts of "misapplying" motor vehicles Court records allege that the two held onto funds that were intended to be applied to bank loans or paying back the vehicle owners instead using those funds on personal business expenses was also indicted on at least 12 counts of Theft of Property Over $300K the investigation centers on alleged misconduct that may have occurred after the Hovey family relocated their business operations from San Antonio to Boerne in 2018 Law enforcement now believes that more individuals may have been affected than previously reported known for dealing in high-end and classic automobiles have come under increasing scrutiny in recent months as the investigation has widened Potential witnesses or victims are encouraged to contact the Kendall County Criminal District Attorney’s Office at (830) 249-9343 or the Boerne Police Department to aid in the investigation Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsNate Kotisso Spencer Heath Bill Taylor Rebecca Salinas Kolten Parker Early voting results will be released at 7 p.m Scroll within the result embeds to see all races Find more election coverage on the Vote 2025 page For 51590% Against 5610%100% of Precincts Reporting (3 / 3) For 8583% Against 1717%Atascosa Co. Emergency Services Dist. #1CandidateVotes For21474%Against7626%Balcones Heights City Council, PL 3CandidateVotes Jimmy Hernandez 10952%Juan Manuel Lecea Jr.*10048%*Incumbent50% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 2) Tracy Ebersole 10752%Mark Saenz *9848%*Incumbent50% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 2) Molly Weaver 11154%Rudy Flores III9446%50% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 2) Against 11655% For 9545%50% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 2) For 24859% Against 17241%88.9% of Precincts Reporting (8 / 9) Ritchie*1,02276%Laura HaningLaura Haning32924%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 2) Wright *15446%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) For 1,02577% Against 31323%100% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 2) For 90069% Against 40231%100% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 2) For 1,10184% Against 21116%100% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 2) For 1,14989% Against 14211%100% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 2) Helen Hays 69367%Mechelle Salmon 34233%100% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 5) Jason Krawietz 81181%Ray Jeffrey 19119%25% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 8) Francesca Watson 74473%Lisa Cubley 27627%25% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 8) Skelton 26626%25% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 8) Bruce Alexander 39174%Darrin Schroeder *13426%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (13 / 13) Alexandria Inocencio 22162%Mary Ann Obregon *10930%Gilbert Ortiz 288%*IncumbentDilley City Council, PL 1CandidateVotes Everardo (Bebe) Castillo Jr.16046%Inelda Rodriguez *12034%Sabino Mena Jr.7120%*IncumbentDilley City Council, PL 2CandidateVotes Eric Aranda 19855%Ray Aranda *15945%*IncumbentDilley Special Election, Prop. ACandidateVotes Against 16552% For 15248%Mayor, City of Eagle PassCandidateVotes Elias Diaz *2,36554%Jorge Sierra 2,04146%*IncumbentEagle Pass City Council, 4CandidateVotes Jessica Rey Ramon 2,20450%Alberto Rodriguez 1,61837%Hanson Uy Tesy 58113%Fair Oaks Ranch City Council, PL 3CandidateVotes Olvera *62356%Scott Rose 48444%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (3 / 3) Dale Pearson 62157%Jim Roff 46943%100% of Precincts Reporting (3 / 3) Scott Parker *62657%Kevin Cox 46743%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (3 / 3) Jake Lamberth 78656%Jacob "Jake" Thompson 62644%Floresville City Council, PL 4CandidateVotes Frances M. Flores 82157%Beatrice Ximenez Marroquin *61043%*IncumbentFloresville City Council, PL 5CandidateVotes Felix Cantu 80056%Donald K. Scee *63244%*IncumbentMayor, City of Garden RidgeCandidateVotes Lisa Swint50153%Jesús ValdezJesús Valdez45047%Garden Ridge City Council, PL 2CandidateVotes Jim Mueller 59468%Gary Palmer 28332%100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) Schneider 3923%100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) Rivas 13378%Bob Walker 3722%100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) Allison Francis *12574%Ian Thompson III4526%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) Jim Rodriguez *14877%Alan Sale 4423%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 2) Raymond Robinson 2775%Tina Jones-Radicke 925%100% of Precincts Reporting (14 / 14) For 6590% Against 710%100% of Precincts Reporting (14 / 14) Janeshia Grider *26451%Christopher "Chris" Garza 25849%*Incumbent40% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 5) Joe Molina *23918%Susan Street 23718%Maria D Hitt *19314%Jonathan Todd 14211%David Barboza 997%*Incumbent40% of Precincts Reporting (2 / 5) Danielle Carriere Bolton 37462%Benny Martinez *22738%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 5) McPherson 10530%*Incumbent83.3% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 6) Chris Pal-Freeman 15453%Adam Harden *13547%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) Carter 43956%Andrés Campos *34244%George Green 30%*Incumbent1.9% of Precincts Reporting (3 / 156) Michael Capizzi 28757%Christopher Willis *21443%*Incumbent0% of Precincts Reporting (0 / 156) Against 33954% For 29446%Pearsall Special Election, Prop. No. 2CandidateVotes For 47672% Against 18228%Pleasanton City Council, PL 1CandidateVotes Scott Ferguson 6959%Mando San Miguel III4741%Pleasanton City Council, PL 3CandidateVotes Mark Pinkston 9853%Harmony J. Ratterree *8647%*IncumbentMayor, City of RungeCandidateVotes Christopher Parker 15174%Homer Lott Jr.*5426%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (14 / 14) Brandon Nunez 11836%Sally Esparza 6520%Felix Zapata *5517%Jamie Rios-Mendoza 4714%Steven Salas 4313%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (14 / 14) Joanna Rodriguez 5580%Marijane T. Counselman 1420%Mayor, City of Santa ClaraCandidateVotes Chase Grier 16579%Jeff Hunt *4521%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 5) Amanda Desormeaux 15273%Danny Trammell *5627%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 5) Reagan *7738%*Incumbent100% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 5) Ken Polasek *7378%Cori Mitchell 2122%*Incumbent3.2% of Precincts Reporting (5 / 156) Christina Fitzpatrick *60231%Bear Goolsby *54829%Ashton Bulman *42722%Patrick Day 33918%*Incumbent0.9% of Precincts Reporting (7 / 798) Art Martinez de Vara12966%Amanda AlcozerAmanda Alcozer6634%100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) For 9052% Against 8448%100% of Precincts Reporting (1 / 1) Wes Shahan 32356%Jonathon Fluitt 25644%The important Election Day races aren’t all in San Antonio Voters outside of the Alamo City will also have an opportunity to have their voices heard on May 3 In addition to three open city council seats Balcones Heights voters will have a proposition on the ballot that could change the face of the police officers’ union in the city Residents will consider “Proposition A.” If passed Proposition A would end the Balcones Heights Police Officers Association’s collective bargaining rights Four propositions will go before voters in Boerne One of those propositions would introduce new three-year term limits for the city’s mayor and city council members voters in other Bexar County cities such as Kirby and Von Ormy will also search for their next mayors Some non-Bexar County cities will be tasked with finding a new mayor and replacing city council seats just like San Antonio and Boerne: Bulverde Sign up for the free KSAT election newsletter in the prompt below for a wrap-up of the results More Stories Like This In Our Email Newsletter Nate Kotisso joined KSAT as a digital journalist in 2024 He previously worked as a newspaper reporter in the Rio Grande Valley for more than two years and spent nearly three years as a digital producer at the CBS station in Oklahoma City Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsRyan Cerna — both auto dealers — were arrested on April 16 and booked in the Kendall County Jail Triad Motors and Luxury and Classic Cars of Boerne are accused of stealing money from the vehicle owners Multiple victims filed police reports over several months Investigators discovered that the victims were under the impression that Hovey Sr were responsibly in possession of the vehicles Boerne police said the father and son were charged with theft of property over $300,000 and misapplication of fiduciary property or property of financial institution ≥ $30,000-$150,000 employees or vendors of the businesses contact authorities at CDA@co.kendall.tx.us Ryan Cerna is a digital news trainee at KSAT Cerna graduated with degrees in Journalism and Radio-Television-Film from the University of Texas in 2024 He has worked in newsrooms in Austin and New York City before his time in San Antonio Copyright © 2025 KSAT.com is managed by Graham Digital and published by Graham Media Group, a division of Graham Holdings. A new Starbucks location is being considered in Boerne. (Courtesy Starbucks) Jarrett joined Community Impact Newspaper as a reporter in September 2021. Prior to CI, he was a staff writer for two papers in North Georgia, the North Georgia News and the Towns County Herald. He graduated from Young Harris College with a degree in Creative Writing in 2020. Jarrett covers education, local government, transportation, business, real estate development and nonprofits in the Northeast San Antonio Metrocom. Boerne City Hall will serve as a polling location on May 3. (Jarrett Whitener/Community Impact) The law firm is located off Main Street in Boerne. (Jarrett Whitener/Community Impact) The event will be held at 726 N. Main St., Boerne. (Jarrett Whitener/Community Impact) The main threats are large hail, damaging wind gusts, and heavy rains with an isolated tornado also possible. FORECASTSHARE PHOTOS & VIDEOBoerne Police K-9 tragically struck and killed by vehicle during traffic stopby SBG San Antonio Staff Reports Texas - The Boerne Police Department announced the passing of their Police K-9 Chico who was tragically killed in the line of duty on Thursday K-9 Chico was struck and killed by a vehicle while assisting officers during a traffic stop Officials said he was let out of a patrol vehicle when the door unexpectedly opened when the locking mechanism on the vehicle did not properly latch K-9 Chico exited the vehicle and ran towards the interstate Officers immediately searched the area and a short time later found K-9 Chico in the grassy median of the intestate He succumbed to his injuries shortly after being located Feedback will help plan program and services at the Patrick Heath Public Library BOERNE Texas – The Boerne Police Department announced the loss of K-9 Chico who was killed in the line of duty on Thursday according to the department’s social media post My Boerne News reported that Chico was hit by a vehicle shortly after midnight on Thursday near the intersection of Interstate 10 and Johns Road after an officer conducted a traffic stop It is with heavy hearts that we share the tragic loss of K-9 Chico who was killed in the line of duty early Thursday.. Chico was secured inside the patrol vehicle Officers later found him in a grassy median where he was pronounced dead due to his injuries A table has been set up in the Boerne Police Department lobby where community members can leave cards or written messages in memory of the K-9 Texas - The Boerne Police Department confirmed Friday morning that are actively searching for a suspect that ran off while authorities were serving a warrant The federal officers were serving a warrant at a home near Rosewood Avenue and South Esser Road in Boerne Boerne Police and Kendall County Sheriff’s deputies have joined forces to actively search for the individual The suspect is believed to be between 5 feet He has slicked back hair and a goatee and was last seen wearing a black jacket and blue jeans A woman claiming to be his wife says he's accused of human trafficking and while she didn't want to go on camera she did want to speak with us in hopes of clearing his name "I wanna make it 100% clear...because he thought he was gonna get deported of course you know" She says she's cooperating with Boerne Police and ICE agents searched her home Residents in the area have been advised to expect an increased law enforcement presence while authorities continue their efforts no additional details regarding the suspect or the nature of the warrant have been disclosed Law enforcement officials are urging anyone with home security cameras to review their footage for any suspicious activity call the Boerne Police non-emergency number at (830) 249-8645 A second Starbucks location is planned for Boerne Alex Gamez Texas – A visit to a local playground inspired a mother to spearhead a community effort to make the play areas at Boerne City Park more inclusive for children with disabilities Brady Palacios remembers when she took her kids to the Boerne City Park playground could not access the same play area as the other children The mulch on the ground made it difficult for her to be pushed in her wheelchair and there were no handicap-accessible swings and put her on the tire swing so that she could be swung,” Palacios said After discovering the Boerne Parks Association Palacios partnered with the organization to raise $150,000 to renovate the park The renovations started in early January and will be done sometime in February The park will have a butterfly photo station Her mother says the grand opening of the park is bittersweet but there’s so much joy and excitement that it is here in our community now,” Palacios said The Boerne Parks Association’s goal is to continue renovating other playgrounds and raise awareness about what ADA and inclusivity really mean Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsSpencer Heath Texas – After years of delays on a Buc-ee’s travel center in Boerne officials confirmed that crews have started “initial work” at the construction site “preliminary grading at the site will begin in the coming days as the grading permit by the City has been approved.” Boerne city officials described the grading permit as a “necessary initial step and only applies to the future street and public infrastructure improvements needed at the site.” Buc-ee’s and the City of Boerne are still planning the design of the building and the parking lot which still must maneuver through obstacles to be approved The 53,000-square-foot facility will eventually go up along the frontage road of Interstate 10 at the U.S. Business 87 intersection, project details show. Boerne city officials said an expected completion date for the Buc-ee’s travel center location is still in the works said in February 2022 that an opening date usually is 16 to 18 months after construction begins Buc-ee’s and the City of Boerne first announced their partnership at a news conference in 2016 KSAT reported construction would start in 2018 with its expected grand opening set for 2019 That grand opening date did not come to fruition Nadalo told the San Antonio Business Journal in 2021 that the company was waiting for the Texas Department of Transportation to complete its construction projects before breaking ground on the Boerne location KSAT contacted a City of Boerne spokesperson for an update on construction the TxDOT contractor has made substantial completion to the improvements to the I-10 interchanges at South Main Street and Highway 46 as well as the access roads,” the spokesperson told KSAT via email paperwork was filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation detailing a Buc-ee’s travel center in Boerne The TDLR filing said construction would begin on Oct The nail spa offers pedicures and other nail services Show Breaking News BarCloseLocal NewsGabby Jimenez Texas – A man has been sentenced to 21 months in prison in connection with a Boerne child endangerment case according to a news release from the Kendall County Criminal District Attorney’s Office was sentenced to confinement in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice Institutional Division He had pleaded guilty to charges of abandoning and endangering a child and faced up to 24 months of confinement Boerne police officers responded to a reported disturbance at the Shady Rest Mobile Home Park in the 100 block of Clear Sky Officers received permission to search the residence for weapons allegedly involved in the reported disturbance when they found Vasquez’s 8-year-old daughter living in the trailer “under severely neglectful conditions,” the release said An investigation found the girl was living in a trailer “with no running water including the presence of human feces and insect infestation,” the release said They also noted the trailer had rotten food exposed wires and holes in the floors and walls City and county officials investigated the trailer home and deemed it uninhabitable The girl was initially placed in the care of a protective adult Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody upon completion of his prison sentence “The 21-month sentence highlights the Kendall County District Attorney’s Office’s commitment to taking offenses involving child victims with the utmost seriousness,” the release said Gabby Jimenez is a digital journalist at KSAT Gabby is a San Antonio native and joined the KSAT team in January 2025 she has reported for newspapers in Louisiana and Virginia earning a Virginia Press Association award for Combination Photo and Story in 2024 offering visitors a free digital passport that encourages them to check in at participating locations while earning entries for an exclusive Stay & Play Sweepstakes Located just north of San Antonio, Boerne, Texas is a scenic getaway known for its small-town hospitality The Boerne Sip & Stroll Passport enhances any visit by providing a curated way to experience the city’s top breweries Sign up for free and instantly receive a digital passport.Check in at participating breweries and wine bars to collect points.Earn sweepstakes entries—the more places you visit Participants who rack up points will be entered into the Stay & Play Sweepstakes which features a luxurious stay at The Bevy Hotel in Boerne along with curated dining and sipping experiences and exclusive gifts from local establishments Boerne’s charm extends beyond its breweries and wineries. 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Michigan Ave. Paw Paw, MI 49079 (269) 657-6256 Driving Directions Web Site Jayson “Jay” Spade was a lively force whose quick wit and boundless curiosity left a lasting impression on everyone he met and never hesitated to share a kind word or a hearty laugh Friends and family remember him as a vibrant storyteller and a patient guide who made life feel like a grand expedition and the world brimmed with hopes of exploring new frontiers instilled in him a belief that any horizon could be reached with enough passion and perseverance Growing up in Portage and attending Portage Northern Jay approached life with equal parts curiosity and mischief Winter outings like ice fishing with his dad turned unforgettable when he once singed a hole in his snowpants on a Coleman stove earning him a stern lecture from his mother but also a fun story that’d be recalled for many years even digging foxholes behind the house with his friends absorbing stories of heroes who saved the day; an echo of the ideals that guided his own ambitions Jay's parents proudly cheered him on as he ran in cross country His distinctive long hair would fly as he crossed finish lines unwavering in his quest for self-improvement He became one of the youngest Eagle Scouts in the region forging friendships and memories through scouting trips One cherished adventure was a 1980 scouting trip across western Europe His parents joined them as they camped from place to place an experience that broadened his outlook and nurtured a deep respect for different cultures consistently impressing peers and judges at the state level he was the kind of person who refused to back down from a challenge Jay’s passion for service led him to ROTC at Michigan State where he trained for airborne and ranger school in the summers he earned multiple certifications—Pathfinder and Airborne—before formally enlisting in U.S then went on to earn a Master’s from Troy State If there was a mountain to climb or an exam to pass Serving 30 years in the Army as an Airborne Ranger Jay took pride in multiple deployments from the Panama invasion to Desert Storm infusing distant warzones with a sense of closeness His father often shared these letters with his students He offered a vivid window into places most children only read about planting seeds of curiosity and courage in young minds whose desire to learn and spirited nature matched his own Their bond was sealed by endless conversations Jay stroked imaginations by helping design costumes for anime conventions Rachel launching art-based businesses while still in high school and Becca winning 3rd pace at a state level filmmakers festival dressing up alongside them and diving fully into each day of the conventions Jay retired after 30 years of service at the rank of Colonel and received the Legion of Merit award Jay worked as a contractor for a company called Strategic Technologies Analytics Group (STAG) Scuba diving became his next big pursuit—he introduced his brother Shaun to underwater exploration Pitch-black waters never deterred Jay; to him every shadowy corridor held promise rather than danger He emboldened others with his contagious courage encouraging them to push beyond their comfort zones The Spade family cottage in South Haven remained a cherished sanctuary and towering “drippy sandcastles” that showcased a playful spirit devoting hours to building detailed military tank models—ranging from U.S designs to Russian and German—and was just about to tackle airplane models next A voracious reader of Stephen King and sci-fi Jay could often be found with a book under his arm when he wasn’t off adventuring His unorthodox preference for egg whites over “yellers” became a family joke one more quirk that made him unforgettable Steeped in gratitude for his own experiences Jay found countless ways to share knowledge with others forging bonds with fellow veterans and occasionally pulling out his well-worn maps to illustrate a tale he remained enthralled by the joys of diving or simply finding creative ways to connect with those around him leaving behind a profound legacy of warmth radiating the same optimism that guided him from his earliest foxhole escapades to his bravest undersea explorations Friends and family will remember the sparkle in his eyes his childlike enthusiasm for every new challenge and his fearless drive to do the impossible they’ll hear Jay’s voice urging them onward—his memory echoing like a rally cry to embrace life’s grandest adventures at 4 PM at Betzler Life Story Funeral Home A reception will follow in the Life Story Center where food at 11 AM at Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery Celebrate Jay’s life online by sharing your favorite stories and photos on his dedicated webpage at BetzlerLifeStory.com Memorial contributions may be made to American Cancer Society or Wounded Warriors JavaScript is disabled. In order to use all of the features on betzlerlifestory.com, enable JavaScript.Close Art Waddle: Hill Country Art & Wine Festival is a two-day event inviting the community to enjoy Boerne art (Courtesy Hill Country Council for the Arts) real estate development and nonprofits in the Northeast San Antonio Metrocom.