San Antonio prepares for full day of Juneteenth events honoring history and community

San Antonio will celebrate Juneteenth on June 19 with citywide events, including a golf tournament, fireworks and cultural tours. On Wednesday, June 19, San Antonio will mark Juneteenth with a citywide celebration that spans from sunrise to sunset. Events will take place at venues across the city—including a golf tournament, community yoga, live music, fireworks … Read more

Kristi Waters, San Antonio drag scene fixture, says she’s battling cancer

One of the Alamo City’s favorite drag performers, Waters said she will take a step back from performing once she begins cancer treatment. SAN ANTONIO — An award-winning fixture of San Antonio’s drag scene will temporarily step back from performing after she says she was recently diagnosed with stage 3 cancer.  Kristi Waters, the reader’s … Read more

Gina Ortiz Jones sworn in, becomes 3rd woman to serve as San Antonio mayor

Jones and four other City Council members were officially sworn in Wednesday morning, with an Inauguration Ceremony to follow at 6 p.m. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio, for the first time in eight years, has a new mayor.  Gina Ortiz Jones, who defeated Rolando Pablos in this month’s runoff election for the city’s highest position, was … Read more

Bexar Co. Commissioner Grant Moody called to active duty amid ‘escalating tensions’ in Middle East

Moody, a Republican and former U.S. Marines pilot, will continue to participate in meetings remotely while serving at MacDill AFB in Florida. Author: David Lynch (KENS 5), Henry Ramos (KENS 5), Associated Press Published: 4:39 PM CDT June 18, 2025 Updated: 4:50 PM CDT June 18, 2025 Grant Moody, who represents Bexar County Precinct 3 … Read more

Gina Ortiz Jones sworn in, becomes 3rd women to serve as San Antonio mayor

Jones and four other City Council members were officially sworn in Wednesday morning, with an Inauguration Ceremony to follow at 6 p.m. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio, for the first time in eight years, has a new mayor.  Gina Ortiz Jones, who defeated Rolando Pablos in this month’s runoff election for the city’s highest position, was … Read more