Alamo Bowl attracts tens of thousands to San Antonio, kicking off boost to tourism industry

Mad Dogs British Pub’s Terry Corless has experienced only improvements in foot traffic year-after-year of the Valero Alamo Bowl. SAN ANTONIO — Tens of thousands of college football fans are packing San Antonio ahead of the 32nd Annual Valero Alamo Bowl, which marks yet another big win for local businesses. The Colorado Buffaloes are set … Read more

These were the biggest real estate developments in the works in North Texas in 2024

This year was another massive year for growth and development in North Texas. DALLAS — This year was another massive year of growth in North Texas. These are some of the biggest developments that were announced and got underway in 2024. Communities along Lake Texoma, a popular playground for visitors from Dallas-Fort Worth, saw some … Read more

‘It’s pushing me back’ | Woman who provides wood to Texas-favorite barbecue spots now needs help after devastating fire

A fire destroyed Juanita Vallejo’s mobile home on Dec. 12, including most of the tools she and her husband use to make a living. SOMERSET, Texas — For years, Juanita Vallejo has been chopping wood for barbecue joints across the area, selling it for $5 a crate.  “I’m not about just trying to show you … Read more

‘It’s pushing me back’ | Woman who provides wood to Texas-favorite barbecue spots now needs your help after devastating fire

On Dec. 12, a fire destroyed the mobile home, her belongings and a majority of the tools she and her husband use to make a living. SOMERSET, Texas — For years, Juanita Vallejo has been chopping wood for barbecue joints across the area. She sells it for five dollars a crate.  “I’m not about just … Read more

‘I hope it doesn’t scare people off’ | Blue Star Arts Complex to charge for parking in 2025

Property management confirmed with KENS 5 Blue Star Arts Complex will utilize Laz Parking’s “Text-to-Park” system to charge for parking in 2025. SAN ANTONIO — One of the last free parking lots in Southtown San Antonio will no longer exist come the beginning of 2025. The owners of the Blue Star Arts Complex told KENS … Read more

‘People first’ | SA woodwork business owner forms friendship with blind client

Six years ago, client Patrick Sturdivant heard an ad for “The Cabinet Wizard” and contacted Brad Richard about a project. The rest is history. SAN ANTONIO — They were once perfect strangers that have now built a bond made to last.  Local business owner Brad Richard and his client Patrick Sturdivant crafted a friendship through … Read more