A neighbor resorted to tossing bleach in the area to keep rats away. SAN ANTONIO — A pile of garbage at a west-side apartment complex is not only unsightly, its a breeding ground for pests – and a neighbor tells KENS 5 despite several calls to code compliance she’s been dealing with it for years. … Read more
A housing group saves a historic home while adding new affordable apartments. SAN ANTONIO — It’s ironic but joyous after five years of dedicated advocacy. The site of a former family funeral home is springing back to life in the heart of the westside. A one-acre parcel that was once home to the Memorial Funeral … Read more
The San Antonio Police Department was given the green light for $6.25 million to bolster its force for the second year in a row. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio’s efforts to hire hundreds more police officers received a major boost from the federal government this week, to the tune of $6.25 million. That money is … Read more
Authorities said a search warrant unveiled the suspect had almost 100 firearms and tens of thousands of rounds of ammunition at his residence. WILSON COUNTY, Texas — A man has been arrested after threatening to commit “mass violence” in Wilson County. On Sept. 8, the Wilson County Sheriff’s Office received a call to perform a … Read more
There are very few protections for peafowl and current law allows to people to remove or relocate birds as long as it is done humanely. SAN ANTONIO — A city council committee is taking up a proposed ordinance to further protect free-roaming peafowl as well as establish San Antonio as a bird sanctuary. The proposal … Read more
In his largest ad buy, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz attacked U.S. Rep. Colin Allred for supporting the Equality Act. It would have prohibited gender discrimination in public. WASHINGTON — This story was first published on The Texas Tribune and can be viewed here. Congressional Republicans will spend millions on television ads this fall targeting Texas … Read more
The husband and wife, who was also pregnant, were snorkeling in Maui when they were found unresponsive on Sept. 14. SEATTLE — A couple from Washington died in Maui over the weekend after first responders found the husband and wife unresponsive in the water where they were snorkeling, according to the Maui County Fire Department. … Read more