Austin Community College tackles student housing insecurity with new partnership

ACC has teamed up with Housing Connector, a nonprofit that connects people to vacant units in the city, while also helping landlords fill empty apartments. AUSTIN, Texas — Austin Community College is rolling out new support for students struggling to find a place to live, partnering with a housing nonprofit to connect them with more … Read more

The SBA is offering physical damage disaster loans until Sept 28. Do you qualify?

The SBA will stop accepting applications on Sept 28. KENS 5 has got the details so you can decide if its worth your time. KERR COUNTY, Texas — The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering special disaster-related loans in the wake of the horrible July 4th flooding that tore through Kerr County and other … Read more

45,000 voter registrations at risk as Bexar County switches to new state election system

Bexar County is scrambling to process 45,000 unprocessed voter registrations, risking violation of Texas’ 30-day rule and potential legal action ahead of elections. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County election officials are scrambling to process roughly 45,000 voter registration applications stuck in limbo just weeks before the November election, blaming delays on a state computer system … Read more

Texas Rangers investigating death of congressional staffer who worked for Rep. Tony Gonzales

“We are all heart-stricken by the recent news,” the Texas Republican said in a statement. SAN ANTONIO — The Texas Rangers are investigating the death of a staff member for Republican Congressman Tony Gonzales.  Uvalde police officials say Regina Santos-Aviles died on Saturday. According to her LinkedIn page, she had worked as a regional district … Read more

‘Don’t do it, cuz’ | Family shocked after man is accused of shooting and killing his cousin on the west side

Alejandro Antonio Cruz, 29, is being charged with murder for the Sept. 13 shooting of Anthony Sanchez. SAN ANTONIO — A man has been arrested in connection to the shooting death of a man at an apartment on the west side of San Antonio Saturday. Police say an altercation broke out between two people that … Read more

Sister duo brings taste of Mexican childhood to San Antonio snack scene

Local sisters open Poloco Snack Bar in San Antonio, offering Mexican-inspired treats and unique snack presentations. SAN ANTONIO — Craving a taste of childhood? Two sisters are serving it up at their brand-new snack bar in the Alamo City.  Mireya Hinojosa and her sister Gabby co-own Poloco Snack Bar, now open on the north side … Read more

1 in 3 construction contractors in Texas impacted by stronger ICE enforcement, national group says

A recent survey found 28% of construction firms reported being affected, either directly or indirectly, by heightened ICE enforcement in the past six months. SAN ANTONIO — A decline in construction workers nationwide is being linked to tariffs and ramped-up immigration enforcement, a new report found.  According to the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC), … Read more