H-E-B announces new president; will be first woman to lead San Antonio-headquartered grocery giant

Roxanne Orsak has worked in various sectors of the company since joining in 1988. She’ll take the reins in January 2026. SAN ANTONIO — Thirty-seven years after joining the H-E-B family as a trainee, Chief Operating Officer Roxanne Orsak will take the helm as president of the Texas grocery giant in January 2026—making her the … Read more

South Texas farmers face setback with cotton sales amid trade deals

South Texas farmers face financial strain as cotton sales stall amid international trade uncertainty. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Farmers in South Texas are facing delays in selling their crop this season, as uncertainty over international trade deals puts sales on hold and adds financial pressure.  Cotton is a staple crop in South Texas and one … Read more

Tom Hanks makes good on promise to Portland typewriter shop

Tom Hanks visited Portland’s Type Space two years ago. The shop now has an autographed typewriter from the Oscar winner’s personal collection that visitors can use. PORTLAND, Ore. — When Tom Hanks stopped by Type Space in Southeast Portland two years ago, owner Antony Valoppi figured the story ended with the Oscar winner walking out the … 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

Former Mars chocolate employee from Connecticut admits stealing $28 million from company

Paul Steed, 58, of Stamford, pleaded guilty Thursday to fraud and tax offenses he committed while defrauding the chocolate company out of millions of dollars. BRIDGEPORT, Conn. — A former Connecticut employee of the chocolate manufacturer Mars, Inc. pleaded guilty Thursday to committing fraud and tax crimes while defrauding the company out of millions of … Read more