San Antonio city councilmembers pushing for more say in mayor-appointed boards

Three councilmembers are calling for a full, public council discussion in a memo obtained by KENS 5. SAN ANTONIO — While the San Antonio City Council makes many decisions, there are some specifics that are left to the mayor.  “Oftentimes there are boards and commissions in which city council does not have discretion and or … Read more

Fort Worth judge overseeing X case has up to $50,000 invested in Tesla, new records show

According to X’s terms of service, all legal disputes will be heard in the Northern District of Texas, despite its headquarters’ location in the Western District. FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth judge for a civil suit involving X, formerly known as Twitter, has up to $50,000 invested in Tesla, both companies owned by … Read more

‘And many more’: World War II veteran from San Antonio celebrates his 104th birthday

What’s Augustine (Tino) Rodriguez Jr.’s secret to a long life?: “A shot of tequila every morning.” SAN ANTONIO — “What makes you happy about today?” “Mooore than I can tell you,” Rodriguez emphasized with a big smile. “It seems like the world has come down to meet me. I am so happy.”  “They’re making a … Read more

New Braunfels police search for third suspect in shooting at Applebee’s parking lot

Police said a 19-year-old male from New Braunfels and a 20-year-old female from Comal County suffered gunshot wounds and were transported to BAMC in San Antonio. NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas — The New Braunfels Police Department says it is searching for a third suspect in a deadly shooting Oct. 1 at an Applebee’s parking lot. Officials … Read more

Armed hotel robbery of $30 lands Corpus Christi man in prison for 90 months

Authorities said 22-year-old Rudy Feregrino pointed a gun at the clerk of a Holiday Inn Express and demanded money from the register. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Rudy Feregrino, a 22-year-old Corpus Christi resident has been sentenced to a 90-month term in prison following his conviction for a hotel robbery in which he took off with … Read more