The program could provide food assistance to millions of low-income children across Texas if the state opts in before a key deadline. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is urging Texas Governor Greg Abbott to reconsider his veto that halted funding for a federal summer meal program for low-income children. Mayor Jones … Read more
Officials say forgotten accounts, uncashed checks, and other assets could be claimed by searching the state’s database online. SAN ANTONIO — If you’re looking for a little extra cash this holiday season, the money may already be yours — and you might not even realize it. The Texas Comptroller’s Office says billions of dollars in … Read more
San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalk faces removal after a state directive, but LGBTQ+ advocates say their push for visible representation isn’t over. SAN ANTONIO — The future of San Antonio’s rainbow crosswalk remains uncertain after the state ordered the pride symbol removed from city streets, but local advocates say their fight for representation is far from … Read more
Darryll Owens was killed Nov. 5 after a single-vehicle crash on I-10, according to San Antonio police. SAN ANTONIO — The mother of a 26-year-old Army veteran and University of Texas at San Antonio student killed in a tragic accident on Interstate 10 last month says forgiveness has helped her cope with an unimaginable loss. … Read more
In January, the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office filed 194 domestic violence reports. That number climbed steadily through the year, peaking at 276 calls in October. SAN ANTONIO — While domestic violence incident are on the rise in Bexar County, advocates are reigniting conversations about prevention and protection, especially in light of recent shootings. In January, … Read more
In KENS 5’s “Mondays with the Mayor,” Gina Ortiz Jones said San Antonio is going to see a city the size of Austin join our community by 2050 and much more. SAN ANTONIO — In Dec. 22’s edition of “Mondays with the Mayor,” Gina Ortiz Jones explained how much the city is expected to grow … Read more
The state holds unclaimed assets, such as bank accounts and checks. You can search to see if you’re owed anything at ClaimItTexas.gov. HOUSTON — Residents across Texas could be owed some money that they don’t even know about. The state is currently holding about $10.5 billion in unclaimed property, including nearly $2 billion in unclaimed … Read more