Austin City Council approves stricter regulations on short-term rentals

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

San Antonio boosts fines for animal abandonment; mayor opposes ordinance

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

‘It was heartbreaking’ | Daughter opens up about losing mother in Labor Day weekend flood

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

Mission Thanksgiving invites families to host soldiers this holiday season; registration now open

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

Burbank vs. Luling High School football game canceled after social media threat, schools say

“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