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Miami Herald
5 days ago
- Miami Herald
Man fatally shot in front of family while leaving restaurant, Texas cops say
Police are searching for suspects after a man was gunned down in front of his family outside a restaurant, Texas authorities said. The fatal shooting happened at about 3:20 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, on San Antonio's northwest side, police said in a news release. The man had eaten at a restaurant and was leaving with his girlfriend and their young child when gunfire erupted in the parking lot, police told WOAI. The 29-year-old man, whom police have not publicly identified, was shot 'at least 3 times,' officers said. Police say multiple people pulled up in a vehicle and opened fire on the man, and investigators don't know why he was targeted. The group was in a silver Ford Explorer, police told KSAT. The man was taken to a hospital where he died, according to police.
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Yahoo
Texas mother charged with buying ammo and tactical gear for son who planned to attack middle school
A Texas mother has been charged with aiding her son plot a terror attack against his middle school by buying him ammunition and tactical gear, police and court documents said. Ashley Rosalinda Pardo, 33, was arrested Monday on one count of aiding in the commission of terrorism in San Antonio. She allegedly dismissed her 13-year-old son's violent drawings and fascination with mass shootings, and went on to purchase him the alarming items, police said. San Antonio Police on Thursday announced the son, a student at Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School in San Antonio, was arrested and charged with terrorism. He was not identified as he is a juvenile. The boy first came to police attention after he drew disturbing, violent images of his school and 'expressed a fascination with mass shootings,' in January, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus told reporters in a news conference. After that, police continuously met with him and his family, officering resource and services. Months later in April, the boy was suspended for researching mass shootings on a school-issued computer. The day of his suspension, he attempted suicide, McManus said. He attended an alternative school amid his suspension. When he returned Rhodes Middle School in May, the school increased security, and police maintained contact with the family. On May 11, a family member saw the boy "hitting a live bullet with a hammer." The boy claimed to the relative 'his mother bought him the bullet and tactical gear,' McManus said. That family member was identified as the boy's grandmother, WOAI reported, citing the affidavit. The grandmother learned from the boy that Pardo had been taking her son to military surplus stores, and purchased military clothing including a tactical helmet, tactical vest and various handgun and rifle magazines — allegedly in exchange for babysitting his younger siblings, WOAI reported citing the affidavit. The grandmother went through the child's room and found the magazines loaded with ammunition, found an improvised explosive device made with a mortar-style firework, and a note on the kitchen table with references to mass shootings, terror attacks, white supremacy and Nazism, WOAI reported citing the affidavit. The next day, Monday, the grandmother contacted police after finding the ammo. The student arrived at Rhodes Middle School on Monday, wearing a mask and tactical gear but left shortly afterwards. Police said it's not clear if he was armed at that time. After police received the tip, police got a warrant and located the juvenile 'before anyone was harmed,' McManus said. Pardo was arrested the same day. McManus said that Pardo had been contacted previously by police, the school and child protective services, but "she appeared to be dismissive and unconcerned with her son's behavior." "Her behavior is not only dangerous, it's abhorrent, especially as a parent,' McManus said. Rhodes Middle School in San Antonio said in a statement that the student was arrested in connection with unspecified online comments. 'I want to inform you of an incident that involved a student. Our police department investigated a concern with some posts the student made online. The student was detained off-campus and is being charged with terrorism. Please know we take all potential threats seriously and act immediately to protect everyone in our care,' Principal Felismina Martinez wrote. The boy remains in custody. Officials said this marks the first time someone has been charged with terrorism in Bexar County. Pardo posted a surety bond of $75,000 on Tuesday. She does not have an attorney listed yet in court records. Pardo could not be immediately reached for comment Thursday. She has not entered a plea and has a pre-indictment hearing set for July 17, online court records show. Under her bail conditions she must wearing a GPS, remain in her home, submit to drug alcohol testing weekly, and is ordered to not possess firearms. This article was originally published on
NBC News
15-05-2025
- NBC News
Texas mother charged with buying ammo and tactical gear for son who planned to attack middle school
A Texas mother has been charged with aiding her son plot a terror attack against his middle school by buying him ammunition and tactical gear, police and court documents said. Ashley Rosalinda Pardo, 33, was arrested Monday on one count of aiding in the commission of terrorism in San Antonio. She allegedly dismissed her 13-year-old son's violent drawings and fascination with mass shootings, and went on to purchase him the alarming items, police said. San Antonio Police on Thursday announced the son, a student at Jeremiah Rhodes Middle School in San Antonio, was arrested and charged with terrorism. He was not identified as he is a juvenile. The boy first came to police attention after he drew disturbing, violent images of his school and 'expressed a fascination with mass shootings,' in January, San Antonio Police Chief William McManus told reporters in a news conference. After that, police continuously met with him and his family, officering resource and services. Months later in April, the boy was suspended for researching mass shootings on a school-issued computer. The day of his suspension, he attempted suicide, McManus said. He attended an alternative school amid his suspension. When he returned Rhodes Middle School in May, the school increased security, and police maintained contact with the family. On May 11, a family member saw the boy "hitting a live bullet with a hammer." The boy claimed to the relative 'his mother bought him the bullet and tactical gear,' McManus said. That family member was identified as the boy's grandmother, WOAI reported, citing the affidavit. The grandmother learned from the boy that Pardo had been taking her son to military surplus stores, and purchased military clothing including a tactical helmet, tactical vest and various handgun and rifle magazines — allegedly in exchange for babysitting his younger siblings, WOAI reported citing the affidavit. The grandmother went through the child's room and found the magazines loaded with ammunition, found an improvised explosive device made with a mortar-style firework, and a note on the kitchen table with references to mass shootings, terror attacks, white supremacy and Nazism, WOAI reported citing the affidavit. The next day, Monday, the grandmother contacted police after finding the ammo. The student arrived at Rhodes Middle School on Monday, wearing a mask and tactical gear but left shortly afterwards. Police said it's not clear if he was armed at that time. After police received the tip, police got a warrant and located the juvenile 'before anyone was harmed,' McManus said. Pardo was arrested the same day. McManus said that Pardo had been contacted previously by police, the school and child protective services, but "she appeared to be dismissive and unconcerned with her son's behavior." "Her behavior is not only dangerous, it's abhorrent, especially as a parent,' McManus said. Rhodes Middle School in San Antonio said in a statement that the student was arrested in connection with unspecified online comments. 'I want to inform you of an incident that involved a student. Our police department investigated a concern with some posts the student made online. The student was detained off-campus and is being charged with terrorism. Please know we take all potential threats seriously and act immediately to protect everyone in our care,' Principal Felismina Martinez wrote. The boy remains in custody. Officials said this marks the first time someone has been charged with terrorism in Bexar County. Pardo posted a surety bond of $75,000 on Tuesday. She does not have an attorney listed yet in court records. Pardo could not be immediately reached for comment Thursday. She has not entered a plea and has a pre-indictment hearing set for July 17, online court records show. Under her bail conditions she must wearing a GPS, remain in her home, submit to drug alcohol testing weekly, and is ordered to not possess firearms.
Miami Herald
29-04-2025
- Miami Herald
Convicted kidnapper jumps off bridge, tries to carjack driver and dies, TX cops say
A Minnesota man recently convicted of kidnapping fled to Texas, jumped off a bridge, then tried to carjack a good Samaritan before dying, police said. David Powers, 37, was found guilty on April 22 of kidnapping, assault and criminal sexual conduct against his girlfriend at her suburban Minneapolis apartment in 2023, court records show. Police showed up to the woman's apartment after she didn't show up to work, which worried her boss, according to a probable cause statement. Officers saw her 'frantically trying to open an upper-level window' until a 'large male' appeared behind her and pulled her out of view. Police entered the apartment and saw much of the woman's furniture and belongings had been cut up or burned, and she was covered in bruises and scrapes, documents read. Her voice was hoarse, and she said Powers had 'snapped' the day before and started holding her captive, choking her multiple times, sexually assaulting her, and demanding that she show him more respect and to 'love him more.' When the verdict was announced, Powers didn't show up to court, records show. 'I gave my closing argument without anyone next to me. Which in 27 years, I've never done before,' Bruce Rivers, Power's attorney, told WOAI. 'He got convicted of all counts, including aggravated accounts.' The following day, April 23, police in San Antonio — a roughly 1,200-mile drive southwest from Minneapolis — responded to a call about an apparent suicide in progress, a news release said. A man, later identified as Powers, jumped off a bridge and landed on a highway below, police said. Then he got back up and started walking on the highway while trying to flag down passing vehicles. When someone did pull over to help, Powers attacked them and tried to steal their vehicle, police said. Officers arrived at the scene and took him into custody. Powers was taken to a hospital where he died from injuries, police said, adding that an investigation is underway.
Axios
31-01-2025
- Axios
The history of Longhorn Cavern State Park
My quest to visit more Texas state parks this year took me up to Longhorn Cavern, located off U.S. 281 near Marble Falls. State of play: The cavern was formed by an underground river system, a rarity — making this one a unique cave to visit. In the 1930s, the Civilian Conservation Corps made it broadly accessible by removing 3,000 dump trucks' worth of debris and constructing visitor buildings. Flashback: Despite its exclusive sights, my tour guide told us the state park faced stiff competition from Carlsbad Caverns National Park in New Mexico, some 450 miles northwest of Longhorn Cavern. To up its appeal, officials in the 1930s promoted a now-defunct underground night club and broadcast dances over WOAI radio in San Antonio. Later during the Cold War, it was a stocked nuclear fallout shelter (that luckily never had to be used — it wouldn't have been a very good one, considering it's not airtight). Once upon a time, Longhorn was used as a " trap cave," meaning hunters would chase animals into the large opening to fall to their death. Scientists have found the bones of mastodon, bison, grizzly bear and deer there. That's not exactly the kind of company I'd want to keep if I were stuck in a fallout shelter, but hey, it was a nice idea. One legend details another local connection — the Texas Rangers' rescue of a San Antonio girl who was kidnapped and held in the cavern. If you go: A walking tour ticket starts at $24. The trails on the state park grounds are free to access. The cavern is a nice 68°F year-round. Pro tip: You can pick up a Texas Cave Trail passport at one of five regional caves to get a free T-shirt after visiting them all. The passport works for Longhorn Cavern State Park, Natural Bridge Caverns, Cave Without a Name, Caverns of Sonora and Inner Space Cavern.
