Local flower shop is ‘tickled pink’ by the abundance of Valentine’s Day orders

On days like today the family-owned business is enjoying the rush of orders – not having a moment to sit back and smell the roses. SAN ANTONIO — This year would make 19 years that the Pretty Petals Floral Boutique has served the community.  Pretty Petals Floral Boutique owner Leticia Rodriguez says it’s been a … Read more

Revolutionary Wings chefs are innovating with sauced and tossed chicken | Neighborhood Eats

The chicken wing revolution will be televised. This hidden gem near San Antonio’s airport is serving up new spins on the classic big-game meal. SAN ANTONIO — The Super Bowl may be over, but that doesn’t mean that hot wing season has to be, too. KENS 5’s Justin Calderon visited Revolutionary Wings, where a culinary … Read more

Texas lawmakers want to ‘break up’ with blackouts, propose connecting ERCOT power grid with rest of the country

U.S. Representative Greg Casas of Austin and San Antonio is leading the way in this effort, co-sponsoring the “Connect the Grid Act”. SAN ANTONIO — Democratic Texas lawmakers are looking to “break up” with blackouts. On Wednesday, the group announced a new bill that would require the state’s grid operator to connect to the federal … Read more

‘We are asking for help’ | Fed up renters take their frustrations to San Antonio City Council

Residents begged city leaders to crack down on ‘bad landlords’ during a public comment session on Wednesday. SAN ANTONIO — It’s a day for love. However, fed up renters spent Valentine’s Day bringing attention to another basic need, shelter. Their Valentine’s Day gift for San Antonio City Council members included roses and photos of rats.  … Read more

Here’s why cities may be forced to hire migrants, without federal help, says senator

Without federal action to pass work authorization for migrants, thousands of newcomers who’ve arrived in Colorado aren’t allowed to work. COLORADO, USA — A last-ditch effort for Denver to help migrants might be hiring them to work for the city – as the Biden administration has warned state governments against hiring people without federal work … Read more

Vacant homes causing a nuisance in your neighborhood? A program just expanded to help fix that.

The goal of the program is to address the root cause of vacancy. In doing so, it can help improve public safety and encourage economic development. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio is cracking down on vacant buildings causing trouble in neighborhoods. Thursday evening, a fire destroyed an empty house in the 200 … Read more