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Edgewood ISD honors veterans with Memorial Day ceremony
SAN ANTONIO – The Edgewood Independent School District and the Compadres for Scholarships honored veterans during an annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday. The event was held at the EISD Wall of Honor at Veterans Stadium. The ceremony honored the sacrifice and memory of veterans, especially those from the...
Austin Braces for Potentially Stormy and Sizzling Memorial Day as Heat Advisory Remains in Effect
Austin's Memorial Day is shaping up to be a scorcher with a side chance of thunderstorms that could put a damper on holiday festivities, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The forecast suggests a 20 percent chance of storms post-4 p.m. and heat index values might hit a sweltering 112 degrees, despite the actual high hovering near a blistering 99 degrees.
Dentist school left local singer with no working teeth and no refund. That changed after she called KENS.
SAN ANTONIO — Judy Obregon is the lead singer of the Judy Blues band in the San Antonio area. She loves to sing, but after multiple issues with her teeth she needed to get dentures. A retired dentist, and friend, recommended Obregon go to the UT Health School of Dentistry.
Great Graduates: San Antonio student earned associate degree before high school diploma
San Antonio – For this week’s Great Grad, we are highlighting an ambitious high school student who earned her associate degree before her high school diploma. “The work is hard and it’s rigorous, but we have a lot of support here,” said Trinity Adams, a student at St. Philip’s College Early College High School.
San Antonio’s Top Eateries and Burgers for 2024 Revealed by Critic Mike Sutter
San Antonio's food scene has got tongues wagging with culinary critic Mike Sutter revealing his handpicked lineup of this year's top eateries and burger havens in the city. Sharing his expertise with the San Antonio Express-News, the revered foodie has refreshed his rankings, pinpointing the crème de la crème that are redefining dining tables across the Texan city. For those who worship at the altar of burgers, Sutter's top 10 burgers for 2024 are a testament to San Antonio's unwavering dedication to the craft.
San Antonio Police Apprehend Suspect Charged with Murder in Connection to Two Fatal Shootings
A tragic turn of events unfolded in San Antonio as one man's life was cut short by a barrage of gunfire, and the alleged assailant is now behind bars, law enforcement officials report. According to KENS 5, the San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) said that they responded to a disturbance near the intersection of Lamar and Austin streets, where they discovered a man who had suffered multiple gunshot wounds to his upper body.
A couple spent their Memorial Day visiting those buried at SA National Cemetery. They want people to embrace the day's true meaning.
SAN ANTONIO — Noah Lipman and his wife Kim Grosenbacher spent this Memorial Day at the San Antonio National Cemetery, reflecting on the thousands of military veterans who lost their lives while serving. “We want to serve those who also served us,” Lipman said. “And so, we go around....
A story rarely told: Man opens up about surviving domestic violence
SAN ANTONIO – With complete vulnerability, abuse survivor Sylvester Harris described his journey from victim to survivor. “What brought me to the shelter was a situation with an ex-lover of mine. It got kind of physical. I don’t really have a lot of family here, and once the police were called to the scene, they referred me to the Family Place,” Harris said.
Storm chances increase Tuesday evening in San Antonio, severe weather possible
After a record-setting Memorial Day weekend (heat index values soared above 110°), some relief is in the forecast. Storms are expected to gather to our northwest and move in the direction of South Texas this evening and tonight. While it’s not a “slam dunk” forecast, the odds of seeing rain are better than we’ve seen in a while.
San Antonio Schools Offer Free Summer Meals to Tackle Child Hunger
As summer approaches, the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD) is gearing up to ensure that hunger doesn't take a vacation when school does. SAISD has announced a plan to offer free meals to all students under 18 years old starting from June 3 through August 2. The move, aimed at combating food insecurity among children when school is out, was detailed in a press release noting the program's availability "depending on the schools," as reported by FOX San Antonio. This initiative expands eligibility to students under 21 enrolled in special ed programs.
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