Councilwoman Alderete-Gavito had proposed the initiative, calling it an effort to remove barriers to student success. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio City Council formally approved a partnership with VIA Metropolitan Transit to provide free bus passes for some local students, an effort spearheaded by District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete-Gavito to battle chronic absenteeism. Alderete-Gavito announced … Read more
Wembanyama (22 points, 10 rebounds) shined brighter than his freshly shaved head as San Antonio routed the Bucks. SAN ANTONIO — Victor Wembanyama returned from a first-quarter injury scare to score 22 points and grab 10 rebounds and lead the San Antonio Spurs to a 119-101 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday night. Stephon … Read more
A historic San Antonio building once at risk of demolition is reborn as Basila Frocks, revitalizing the west side with support for local artists and businesses. SAN ANTONIO — A historic building in the heart of San Antonio’s west side is beginning a new chapter after sitting vacant for years. The nearly 20,000-square-foot building at … Read more
On Wednesday, SAPD says a Hood Uber driver was shot by a passenger who refused to pay. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are warning the public about using unregulated ride services after a rideshare driver was shot by a passenger on the city’s west side Wednesday night. Police said the shooting happened just before … Read more
Investigators say the suspect stole equipment meant for flood rescue and recovery efforts in Kerrville. SAN ANTONIO — KENS 5 cameras captured the moment a fugitive wanted on nine felony warrants was taken into custody after a coordinated, multi-agency manhunt brought his months-long crime spree to an end. Investigators say 26-year-old Anthony Brandon Ibarra is … Read more
Abbott raised almost $23 million from July through December, while Democratic challenger Rep. Gina Hinojosa brought in $1.3 million in the last 10 weeks of 2025. TEXAS, USA — Gov. Greg Abbott is entering 2026 with a staggering $105.7 million on hand to power his reelection bid and his efforts to expand Republican dominance down the … Read more
Texas’ Senate Republican primary, meanwhile, looks headed for a runoff. The survey found U.S. Sen. John Cornyn in a dead heat against Attorney General Ken Paxton. TEXAS, USA — A new poll of Texas’ Senate primaries shows state Rep. James Talarico leading U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett by 9 percentage points among likely Democratic voters, marking … Read more