Kristi Waters, San Antonio drag scene fixture, says she’s battling cancer

One of the Alamo City’s favorite drag performers, Waters said she will take a step back from performing once she begins cancer treatment. SAN ANTONIO — An award-winning fixture of San Antonio’s drag scene will temporarily step back from performing after she says she was recently diagnosed with stage 3 cancer.  Kristi Waters, the reader’s … Read more

Gina Ortiz Jones sworn in, becomes 3rd woman to serve as San Antonio mayor

Jones and four other City Council members were officially sworn in Wednesday morning, with an Inauguration Ceremony to follow at 6 p.m. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio, for the first time in eight years, has a new mayor.  Gina Ortiz Jones, who defeated Rolando Pablos in this month’s runoff election for the city’s highest position, was … Read more

Bexar Co. Commissioner Grant Moody called to active duty amid ‘escalating tensions’ in Middle East

Moody, a Republican and former U.S. Marines pilot, will continue to participate in meetings remotely while serving at MacDill AFB in Florida. Author: David Lynch (KENS 5), Henry Ramos (KENS 5), Associated Press Published: 4:39 PM CDT June 18, 2025 Updated: 4:50 PM CDT June 18, 2025 Grant Moody, who represents Bexar County Precinct 3 … Read more

Gina Ortiz Jones sworn in, becomes 3rd women to serve as San Antonio mayor

Jones and four other City Council members were officially sworn in Wednesday morning, with an Inauguration Ceremony to follow at 6 p.m. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio, for the first time in eight years, has a new mayor.  Gina Ortiz Jones, who defeated Rolando Pablos in this month’s runoff election for the city’s highest position, was … Read more

Former Fort Hood soldiers sentenced in federal illegal immigrant smuggling case

Three former Fort Hood soldiers were sentenced to federal prison for a 2024 illegal immigrant smuggling scheme that ended in a high-speed chase with Border Patrol. FORT HOOD, Texas — Three former Fort Hood soldiers have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a 2024 human smuggling operation that ended in a high-speed … Read more

What San Antonio offices will be closed for Juneteenth?

San Antonio will close City Hall and most municipal offices for Juneteenth, while public safety and emergency services will remain operational. SAN ANTONIO — Most Americans will observe Juneteenth on Thursday, June 19, commemorating the day when the last enslaved people in the United States learned they were free. Cities across the country are celebrating … Read more