Sen. Carol Alvarado of Houston was planning to filibuster the bill, but says she was shut down. AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate gave final approval to a new, Republican-leaning congressional voting map early Saturday, sending it to Gov. Greg Abbott for his signature. President Donald Trump has pushed for the map to help the … Read more
“I’m deeply emotional about this news. My prayers were for the capture of all suspects, but not in this manner.” SAN ANTONIO — A 20-year-old suspect wanted in connection with the killing of a San Antonio teenager is hospitalized after an apparent suicide attempt, police said Friday. Caesar Tijerina, 20, was found early Friday morning … Read more
A jewelry sale turned sideways when a 17-year-old and his mom pulled out a weapon and threatened the victim before leaving with the jewelry. SEGUIN, Texas — The Seguin Police Department has arrested a 17-year-old and his mother after he allegedly pulled out a gun during a jewelry sale before leaving the scene with his … Read more
District 5 Councilmember Teri Castillo is hoping for a comprehensive economic impact analysis of how Project Marvel overall, could impact various city services. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio city councilmembers are focusing their efforts on further educating the public ahead of a critical November venue tax vote following the governing body’s majority approval of a … Read more
KENS 5 is tracking the flood siren funding that local leaders in the Hill Country are still waiting on. AUSTIN, Texas — Ingram City Councilman Ray Howard wants flood sirens installed for his community as soon as possible. He still remembers seeing people swept away in the horrible flooding on July 4 that killed more … Read more
The family of Ricardo Ortega, a father of four killed outside a west-side Walgreens, pleads for justice as Crime Stoppers offers a $5,000 reward. SAN ANTONIO — The family of a father of three gunned down outside a west-side Walgreens is pleading for justice as investigators continue searching for his killer. For the first time, … Read more
A victim was found with several lacerations that required 30 stitches after allegedly being attacked by a machete-wielding man. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a 67-year-old man accused of attacking a man with a machete outside of a local food mart. On Aug. 16, BCSO responded to the Talley … Read more