At no cost, families could take advantage of enrolling their children in pre-K programs at Vista Park apartments. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio City Council is slated to vote Thursday on a planning and zoning request for a unique affordable housing complex on the northeast side. “This is a very innovative project. There is … Read more
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