Year: 2024

Exhibit honoring the enslaved at the Polley Plantation opens Saturday

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SUTHERLAND SPRINGS, Texas – A permanent exhibit opening Saturday at the Sutherland Springs Historical Museum will honor the people who were enslaved at the Polley Plantation, known as Whitehall in Wilson County. Scholar Melinda Creech, Ph.D., said since there are no photos of the men and women who were enslaved there between 1835 and 1865, … Read more

Living in ‘fear and filth’: Renters are fed up with west-side apartment complex

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Those living at Bear Creek Apartments on General McMullen say their health and safety is at risk. Tenants say they are dealing with mice infestations and mold. SAN ANTONIO — Renters at a west-side apartment complex said they are living in “deplorable” conditions. On Thursday, residents gave KENS 5 a tour of their homes at … Read more

What to stream this weekend: Donald Glover, Run-D.M.C., ‘Choir’ and bye to ‘Curb Your Enthusiasm’

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The final, cringeworthy season of “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and a documentary on Run-D.M.C. are some of the new television, movies, music and games headed to a device near you. Also among the streaming offerings worth your time as selected by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists: Donald Glover starring as a spy in the new TV … Read more

UIL Realignment announced Thursday. Where did your school end up?

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Coaches throughout all of South Texas gathered in San Antonio to see the new district changes. SAN ANTONIO — UIL Athletic Realignment was Thursday around the State of Texas, with one of the biggest local stories surrounding the Alamo Heights Mules. They had played the last two years within SAISD dominating inner city competition week … Read more