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Broadnax highlighted several accomplishments since taking over in May and outlined priorities for the next six months. AUSTIN, Texas — Six months into his tenure, Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax says he’s found his introduction to the Texas capital “very pleasurable” and is focused on improving city services and addressing key issues like public safety … Read more

The massive facility will house realistic lunar and Mars simulation spaces to help NASA astronauts prepare for missions. HOUSTON, Texas — Already home to a herd of Texas longhorns, Texas A&M is now planting its flag at Johnson Space Center. The Aggies are building a $200 million Space Institute on 200 acres just outside JSC … Read more

Silk or Lace, a Plano wig shop, is holding a Day of Kindness on Saturday. They are giving free wigs and hair toppers to women. PLANO, Texas — On Saturday, Silk or Lace, a wig shop in Plano, will be hosting a Day of Kindness, providing free wigs and hair toppers to women in need. … Read more

Fire officials say it was construction materials that burned, but no cause has been determined. SAN ANTONIO — You may have seen a video sent in by KENS 5 viewers of a bridge column lit up like an Olympic torch.   The fire happened Thursday afternoon at 1604 and I-10, which has been a staple … Read more

SAN ANTONIO — 88-year-old Richard Moore calls himself “The Dinosaur of Tobin Hill” and as an elder, he said he is sad to see the loss of another neighborhood old-timer. Thursday, a few minutes after 7 p.m., a 74-year-old iconic building burned so fast and so hot the city demolished the remains of the 4,300 … Read more

Fernando Flores Jr. says he chased after the dump truck to alert the driver of the smoke and flames. SEGUIN, Texas — A massive mountain of fiery trash littered the streets of downtown Seguin on Friday. According to Seguin PD, a dump truck driver noticed smoke coming from the back of the truck in the … Read more