‘We believe art heals’ | Mural in the works on the south side honors 53 migrants who perished in semi-truck tragedy

Precinct 1 Bexar County Commissioner Rebeca Clay-Flores allocated the funds for the mural project in partnership with the non-profit Luminaria. SAN ANTONIO — A mural honoring the 53 migrants who died in an abandoned semi-truck on San Antonio’s south-side almost two years ago is almost finished. The project is a partnership between Precinct 1 Bexar … Read more

Sheriff Salazar distances himself from DA Gonzales after Wren Collective conversations become public

SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County Sheriff Javier Salazar this week distanced himself from Bexar County District Attorney Joe Gonzales, asking the fellow elected official to “respect attorney-client privilege” moving forward. In a letter sent to Gonzales and Bexar County First Assistant District Attorney Christian Henricksen Wednesday, Salazar wrote that he was not pleased with how … Read more

Elevator at elderly and disabled public housing complex fixed after weekslong outage

SAN ANTONIO – After weeks without a working elevator, the spirits of the elderly and disabled residents of an Opportunity Home San Antonio apartment have been lifted. Residents at the Kenwood North say the elevator at the three-story public housing apartment was finally fixed Thursday after being out since at least early January. “I can … Read more

Police find missing 39-year-old diagnosed with an intellectual disability

He had been missing since Sunday evening. SAN ANTONIO — A previously missing man diagnosed with an intellectual disability was found in Wilson County, according to loved ones.  San Antonio Police said Tuesday they were looking for the 39-year-old after he disappeared Saturday evening. [embedded content] Learn more about KENS 5: Since going on the … Read more