Council member files request to develop income-based pet deposit assistance program for San Antonio renters

SAN ANTONIO – Vanessa Acosta said she sees overpopulation as one of the main reasons San Antonio has an animal problem. “We all feel overwhelmed,” Acosta said. “San Antonio is too overpopulated in our shelters. It’s too overpopulated on the streets. It’s too overpopulated in our homes.” Acosta is a resident of Dignowity Hill and … Read more

Robb Elementary victims’ families, Uvalde city council members denounce independent report into deadly school shooting

UVALDE, Texas – Survivors and victims’ families of the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde are reeling from the Thursday release of an investigative report on the city’s police department actions during the shooting. The independent report, completed by Austin-area investigator Jesse Prado, was announced in July 2022, but the nearly two-year-long investigation found all officers … Read more

Karol G becomes first Latina named woman of the year at Billboard ceremony honoring global musicians

INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Karol G made history at Wednesday night’s Billboard Women in Music awards ceremony. “This is the first time, ever, a Latina is named woman of the year,” Karol G began her acceptance speech after a fiery performance of her reggaetón hit, “Amargura.” And so, in honor of that incredible feat, she delivered … Read more

‘It really bothers me when I see stray dogs running around everywhere’ | District 7 council member calls for public safety meeting

Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito called the meeting to address dog attacks in her district and across San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — City Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito called for a Thursday public safety meeting to address dog attacks in her district and across San Antonio. Alderete Gavito told KENS 5 it’s an issue that needs to be … Read more

SA Veterans Memorial’s second loss of the season comes just one game before 5A state title

For back-to-back seasons, the Patriots see their state championship hopes fade in the semifinals. SAN ANTONIO — The number one ranked high school boys basketball team in the San Antonio area, Veterans Memorial, ran into their hardest test of the season as they fall just one game short of the 5A State Championship for the … Read more