Residents seek urgent action after fire and shooting at Westrock and Colt drives

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Residents of a once peaceful neighborhood on Westrock and Colt drives face growing anxiety as incidents of violence and arson heighten concerns for safety. SAN ANTONIO — It’s been a stressful few days at the corner of Westrock and Colt drives and south west side neighbors say they’re tired of being on edge. Sunday there … Read more

Will Russia compete at the 2026 Winter Olympics?

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Russian teams remain banned, but some individual competitions will allow qualified athletes to participate under strict conditions. MILAN, Italy — The 2026 Milan Cortina Winter Olympics will see a familiar sight from recent Games: Russian athletes competing without their flag, anthem or national colors. After Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the International Olympic Committee banned … Read more

‘Should not come as news’: ICE confirms purchase of San Antonio building to serve as detention facility

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​ICE didn’t say where the facility was, but a source previously said it was eyeing a 640,000-square-foot warehouse in east San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — After days of concern and outcry from local leaders responding to reports that the federal government was on the verge of purchasing a warehouse for ICE operations in San Antonio, … Read more

‘We walked into this lawsuit’ | Bexar Co. Commissioner responds to lawsuit filed by Texas AG over migrant legal defense fund

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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Bexar County, alleging misuse of taxpayer funds for the legal defense of migrants facing deportation. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against Bexar County, alleging the county violated the Texas Constitution by funding legal services for immigrants through its immigration legal defense … Read more

Call KENS: A fallen tower shut down a storage facility. Nearly 2 months later, a fishing guide still can’t access his boat.

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KENS 5 asked Lone Star Boat & RV Storage when the tower would be cleared. As of Wednesday, the business was “actively coordinating” with contractors to get it done. SAN ANTONIO — TJ Whitworth has worked as a fishing guide on Calaveras Lake and Braunig Lake for more than 20 years. The job depends on … Read more