How will the July Fourth flooding affect flood insurance in Texas?

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Will the July Fourth flooding in central Texas change any requirements for flood insurance? KENS 5 asked the experts. KERR COUNTY, Texas — After the July Fourth  flooding in Kerr County, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be partnering with a Texas agency to reevaluate flood risk maps. But what does the July Fourth … Read more

Amber Alert issued for 4-year-old San Antonio girl. Here’s what we know.

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Authorities believed they’re traveling in a white 2020 Nissan Kicks with Texas license plate VTJ8610. SAN ANTONIO — A 4-year-old San Antonio girl missing since Wednesday morning is at the center of an Amber Alert newly issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.  DPS officials say Leah Calderon – who has brown hair and … Read more

Downtown’s Hotel Havana to serve its last guests after 15 years

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The hotel’s restaurant, Ocho, closed back in June. SAN ANTONIO — Hotel Havana, the boutique hotel that combines Caribbean atmosphere with Spanish architectural influence, is in the process of accommodating its final guests in downtown San Antonio.  General Manager Shane Hamilton confirmed in a statement the Museum Reach hotel will “cease operations and close on … Read more

Guadalupe Dance Company to honor Mexican American trailblazers in Saturday performance

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“Nuestras Voces” uses folklórico and flamenco to spotlight five cultural and political icons, and the chapters they wrote for Texas history. SAN ANTONIO — On a recent Monday evening, anyone strolling by the west side’s Historic Guadalupe Theater might’ve heard a chorus of feet tapping the stage to the rhythms of Mexican American history.  As … Read more

IOC confirms Russians competing as neutrals at Milan-Cortina Games and no talks on Israel

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Of the 32 “neutral” athletes at the Paris Olympics, 17 previously represented Belarus and 15 represented Russia. MILAN, Metropolitan City of Milan — Russians will be allowed to compete at next year’s Milan-Cortina Winter Games but the International Olympic Committee said on Friday it had never discussed banning Israel. The IOC confirmed after an executive … Read more

TEGNA Texas Flood Relief Fund gives back to Hill Country communities recovering from July floods

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Hill country residents are rebuilding after the July fourth floods, aided by over a million dollars raised by KENS 5 and the TEGNA Texas Relief Fund. SAN ANTONIO — Hill country residents are still reeling from the devastating floods that hit on July Fourth. But with your help, three organizations are thousands of dollars closer … Read more