Southeast Texas travel agent taken to court after not refunding customer’s payment

There are multiple allegations on social media in Southeast Texas, but those cases haven’t gone to court. BEAUMONT, Texas — A Southeast Texas travel agent located in Beaumont is being sued after accepting money from clients and not following through on the vacations. One customer out of South Carolina decided to take her to court. … Read more

DOJ asked to investigate after Texas pardons man convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester

The letter called for a civil rights investigation of Daniel Perry’s actions after Garrett Foster was killed in 2020. AUSTIN, Texas — Attorneys general in other states want the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate Texas’ pardon of a man convicted of murder. Gov. Greg Abbott pardoned Daniel Perry earlier in May after he was … Read more

Planning ahead, talking with kids will help San Antonio parents keep theirs safe this summer, nonprofit says

The nonprofit also said supervision and setting boundaries is key to prioritizing child safety as the school year comes to an end. SAN ANTONIO — School is out for summer for many San Antonio schools, and that means freedom and fun for children. But it’s also a time for parents to think about safety. Officials … Read more

Three people were seen shooting up a Bexar Co. home. Authorities want your help finding them.

No one was injured in the Wednesday morning incident. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Officials are asking for the community’s help in identifying and finding three suspects seen in surveillance footage shooting multiple rounds into a Bexar County home early Wednesday morning.  In a video post shared by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office, authorities say three young … Read more

Ethics complaint against San Antonio councilman moves forward

SAN ANTONIO – A local attorney’s complaint that San Antonio City Councilman Marc Whyte (D10) abused his position to “interfere” in a private custody matter is moving ahead to the Ethics Review Board. Martin Phipps filed his complaint against Whyte on May 21, claiming the councilman had used his position to “dispatch” San Antonio police … Read more

Homelessness increased almost 7% in Bexar County. Advocates say they aren’t worried.

Katie Wilson, executive director of Close to Home, which conducts the count, argues the increase isn’t actually significant. SAN ANTONIO — Every year, the point-in-time (PIT) count provides a snapshot of homelessness in Bexar County. This year 3,372 people are experiencing homelessness, according to the count, which was taken on Jan. 23.  That marks a … Read more

The Rustic, popular restaurant and music venue, abruptly closes at The Rim

But the restaurant also teased a potential rebirth elsewhere. SAN ANTONIO — The Rustic at The Rim, a popular northwest-side restaurant and concert venue, closed without advance notice earlier this week. Several patrons spoke to KENS 5 expressing confusion at the establishment’s sudden closure. They say they are in disbelief and shared their disappointment. “It’s … Read more