San Antonio Councilman Whyte asks ethics complaint be ‘dismissed without delay’

SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Councilman Marc Whyte denied any wrongdoing in his official response to an ethics complaint that he had “interfered” in a private custody matter. “Being a City Councilman should not prevent me from taking any action necessary to check on the safety of a child as quickly as possible,” Whyte wrote … Read more

Fugitive escapes from Medina County probations service; Two cars swallowed up by massive sinkhole | KENS 5 News Now

Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with the KENS 5 anchor team every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — The family of 10-month old Nylah Gonzales of Pearsall said they know the end is near for the little girl and they are devastated. They said the bright-eyed child is being kept alive on machines … Read more

Friends, musicians inspired by Johnny Canales discuss the icon and his Tejano-music legacy

News of the Latino music industry icon’s death was announced on Thursday morning. He was 77. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — There is little else that stirs excitement in Tejano fans’ hearts than one phrase: “You got it! Take it away!” To the sorrow of Tejanos everywhere, it was recently confirmed that Johnny Canales, host of … Read more

Man in mobility chair dies after suffering second-degree and third-degree burns in SA house fire

San Antonio fire officials later determined it was his “mobility chair” that sparked the fire. SAN ANTONIO — A man died after investigators say his mobility chair sparked a fire at his east-side home Tuesday.  Around 11:30 a.m., SAFD responded to Winneway Drive and Christian Drive after receiving reports of a house fire. When fire … Read more