The Austin City Council approved a new set of regulations aimed at tightening oversight of short-term rental properties across the city. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin City Council passed a new set of regulations aimed at tightening oversight of short-term rental (STR) properties across the city during its council meeting Thursday. Under the new rules: … Read more
A car crash disrupted the Grain Bin Cafe, but staff reassured customers with humor and a plan to reopen with live music on Friday in Geronimo. GERONIMO, Texas — There’s still plenty of open country on State Highway 123 north of Seguin. Acres of farm land stretch out for miles, but so too does … Read more
City council approves new animal abandonment fines of up to $2,000, despite opposition from Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones. SAN ANTONIO — People who abandon animals could now face up to a two-thousand-dollar fine. Today, the city council passed a new ordinance increasing fines. But Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones was the only one to vote against … Read more
Investigators believe Nicole Keller and a man were swept away by floodwaters before they were discovered in Salado Creek Sept. 1. SAN ANTONIO — We’re learning more about the woman swept away by floodwaters in a north-side creek over Labor Day Weekend. Nicole Keller’s body was discovered in Salado Creek on Sept. 1. Investigators also … Read more
Families can now sign up to host soldiers for Mission Thanksgiving, giving servicemembers a family setting during the holiday. SAN ANTONIO — Registration is now open for Mission Thanksgiving, a program where you and your family can host soldiers for Thanksgiving. This is all about giving soldiers away from home a chance to be in … Read more
A North Texas lab worked around the clock to give families in the Hill Country much needed answers. SAN ANTONIO — In July, DNA samples collected from flooding victims and their relatives were flown from Kerrville to the Center for Human Identification at the University of North Texas Center Health in Fort Worth. KENS 5 … Read more
“We take all potential threats very seriously,” Erin Warren, the superintendent of Luling ISD said. “And will always act to safeguard our students and staff.” SAN ANTONIO — The football game between Burbank HS and Luling HS has been cancelled due to an alleged social media threat, according to both schools. According to a Facebook … Read more