Popular brunch spot, whiskey bar closing near the River Oaks District

No more Fruity Pebbles French toast or donut burgers. Bosscat Kitchen and Libations on Westheimer is closing. HOUSTON — Another Houston restaurant and bar is closing. Bosscat Kitchen & Libations will close its first Houston location at the end of the month, but the team’s remaining concepts will continue operating. The whiskey bar and restaurant … Read more

Joaquin Castro wants more Texas musicians in the Library of Congress. Here’s where you come in.

The congressman is asking for suggestions of Texas songs and albums that deserve to be preserved. SAN ANTONIO — For the last four years, San Antonio Rep. Joaquin Castro has invited the public’s participation in his efforts to boost Latino voices in the National Film Registry, an effort that’s helped get “Spy Kids,” “American Me,” “Selena” … Read more

Bexar County leaders partner with University Health to offer free drive-thru flu shots

Here’s where you can get a flu shot at no cost in San Antonio as health experts warn of high positivity rates during the 2025-26 flu season. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County leaders are partnering with University Health to offer free flu shots at four upcoming drive-thru events across San Antonio. University Health says it … Read more

High school students will no longer receive free tickets to the State Fair of Texas

Organizers say several factors led to the decision to revise the policy, including rising costs, low redemption rates, and safety concerns. DALLAS — Big changes are coming to the State Fair of Texas’ school ticket program this year. For generations, students and teachers have enjoyed free admission to the Fair, but starting this year, only Pre-K … Read more

Fright Fest unleashes spooktacular thrills at Fiesta Texas’ Halloween kickoff

Fright Fest runs every weekend through November 2. SAN ANTONIO — While it may still technically be summer, it’s definitely Halloween time at Fiesta Texas.  This year’s Fright Fest kicked off this weekend with plenty of thrills and chills for the whole family. KENS 5 went by for a sneak peak. At 7 p.m. the … Read more