Denise Bakkar of Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary was surprised with the KENS 5 EXCEL Award and a $2,000 check from Credit Human. BOERNE, Texas — BOERNE- Fair Oaks Ranch Elementary School, in Boerne ISD, honors second grade teacher, Denise Bakkar, with the KENS 5 EXCEL Award. Bakkar was moved to tears as KENS 5 and … Read more
It requires law enforcement to come up with their own crisis response policies and mandates training on how to respond to active shooter threats. AUSTIN, Texas — The lessons from Robb Elementary have now been written into law. After the 77-minute wait to stop the shooter, a new law now standardizes active shooter procedures and … Read more
It happened early Saturday morning after Bexar County deputies showed up for a noise disturbance. SAN ANTONIO — Two men were arrested over the weekend for what deputies say was an illegal “speakeasy” on the northeast side of San Antonio. It happened early Saturday morning after Bexar County deputies showed up for a noise disturbance. … Read more
Officers say a fight broke out after a miscommunication between the two due to a language barrier. SAN ANTONIO — A fight between two men on the east side of town ended with one of them stabbed in the chest with keys, police say. This happened around 11:30 p.m. on Bundy Street, near Highway 90. … Read more
House lawmakers are advancing a resolution to impose stricter penalties for breaking quorum. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas House lawmakers are advancing a proposal to strengthen penalties for members who break quorum. On Monday night, the House Administration Committee voted to move forward with several measures outlined in House Resolution 128, filed by Rep. Cody Vasut … Read more
The bill prohibits the sale or purchase of e-cigarettes that are manufactured in China, contain THC products, or are marketed in ways that could appeal to children. SAN ANTONIO — Hundreds of new laws took effect in Texas on Monday — including a ban on certain vapes. Senate Bill 2024 prohibits the sale or purchase … Read more
According to FinanceBuzz, seniors could live on a monthly budget of $1,800 or less in these 10 beach towns. PORT LAVACA, Texas — If you’ve dreamed of trading the hustle and bustle of city life for beachside sunsets, sea breezes and beautiful scenery, it may be more affordable than you think — even if you’re … Read more