San Antonio Express-News, MySA journalists forming union to fight for better pay, benefits

The San Antonio NewsGuild said it will negotiate for protections against layoffs and more competitive benefits. SAN ANTONIO — Journalists at Texas’ oldest major newspaper, the San Antonio Express-News, along with reporters for MySA.com, said Wednesday that they are unionizing to fight for “fair and competitive compensation, stable benefits and career development opportunities.” It’s a … Read more

Basketbrawl fallout | Eight players suspended after postgame fight, including four UIW Cardinals

Another four players with Texas A&M-Commerce have been suspended for “flagrant unsportsmanlike actions” after Monday’s game in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — A total of eight players from the University of Incarnate Word (UIW) and Texas A&M-Commerce basketball programs students have been suspended by the Southland Conference after players were seen fighting in a massive … Read more

Four UIW basketball players suspended by Southland Conference for massive brawl that took place after game

The release says the eight students have been suspended for flagrant unsportmanlike actions following their game that took place Monday, Feb. 19. SAN ANTONIO — A total of eight basketball players consisting of both UIW (University of the Incarnate Word) and Texas A&M University-Commerce students have been suspended by the Southland Conference after players were … Read more

Mother and two children struck by car while walking across the street; rushed to hospital

Witnesses said the car completely ran over the 5-year-old and the child has life threatening injuries. SAN ANTONIO — A mother and her two kids were rushed to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while walking across the street. Around 3:45 p.m., SAPD said they believe the family was walking across Jackson Keller … Read more

Atascosa County resident charged with two counts of animal cruelty, with 27 additional counts pending

Patricia Stone surrendered herself to an Atascosa County Animal Control unit Wednesday morning at the Atascosa County Sheriff’s Office and Jail. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — KENS 5 brought you this story last month, when 29 dogs were seized from Patricia Stone’s property. Officials said that this case was one of the worst they’ve seen as … Read more

Missing Dallas girl found safe, police say

DALLAS — A missing girl from Dallas has been found safe, police announced Wednesday afternoon. WFAA has removed her name from the story, as she is a juvenile and the circumstances of her disappearance are not fully known. A news release said the 13-year-old was last seen Tuesday morning in the 9800 block of Brockbank … Read more