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Skidmore natives receive Best Screenplay Nomination from 30th Annual San Antonio Film
Diversity has always been a hot-button topic in the film industry, but one that doesn’t necessarily trickle down to the independent film world. With films like “Get Out”, “Talk to Me”, and “Barbarian” it seems as if diversity isn’t interjected into those films, it just exists. Depending on where you live, races and cultures blend without much notice, especially here in Texas. But for two screenwriters – Paul Gonzales, a Hispanic from South Texas, and Todd Antonio Biggerstaff, an actor from Los Angeles, California, originally from South Texas – the need to push diversity to the forefront of their latest horror screenplay “HOSPICE” felt as important as the story itself.
Scorpius Holdings Prepares for Mammalian CGMP Manufacturing Campaign Launch in Texas Facility
Scorpius Holdings is set to launch its first CGMP manufacturing campaign at its San Antonio, Texas, facility for mammalian cell culture in the 2024 third quarter. Editor's note: this story was originally published on BioPharmInternational.com. Scorpius Holdings, an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), is prepared to launch its...
'Twisters' and 'Deadpool' in 4DX: Is the popular format available in SA?
SAN ANTONIO — "Twisters" is a breakout summer hit, having humbled box office forecasters with an $80.5 million opening in North America—one of the biggest success stories of the blockbuster season thus far. Emerging from the disaster drama in IMAX is enough to leave moviegoers rattled given the...
San Antonio resident Aki Epenisa carries Tonga’s flag at Summer Olympics’ opening ceremony
SAN ANTONIO – A few weeks ago, KSAT shared the remarkable story of Aki Epenisa, the first female Olympic boxer to represent Tonga. During the 2024 Summer Olympics’ opening ceremony Friday in Paris, Epenisa was chosen to be a flag bearer and hold her island’s flag as she and her teammates went down the Seine River.
‘It’s a river’: Neighbors on Northwest Side looking to city for flooding solutions
SAN ANTONIO – What looks like raging waters rip through Nicole Stewart’s yard just about any time it rains. “It’s a river,” Stewart said. “It goes everywhere.”. Multiple families live on Lyngrove Street and Windbrooke Drive on the Northwest Side, and flooding like this is a reality. Even on a dry day, debris and dirt from rainy days past are piled up along these streets.
Fire in vacant unit caps frustrating July for tenants at northwest-side apartment complex
SAN ANTONIO — Some of the people who live in the Executive Apartments on the northwest side say they've had enough. Early on Friday, there was a fire at the complex located on De Chantle off Fredericksburg Road that they believe was started by homeless people in vacant units.
Texas mom calls on San Antonio community to donate blood for cancer patients
SAN ANTONIO – South Texas Blood & Tissue said more than 1.9 million people are newly diagnosed with cancer each year, and the blood supply right now is critically low. On Sunday, July 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., the center is teaming up with BIG Love Cancer Care to hold a blood drive at Chicken ‘n’ Pickle.
Man shot, killed following alleged Southeast Side drug deal, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Police Department is searching for suspects in connection with a deadly shooting Friday night. The shooting happened in the backyard of a home around 7 p.m. in the 900 block of East Dullnig Court. Officers believe the shooting was the result of a drug deal that ended with weapons drawn and gunshots fired.
Call KENS: 'It smells like someone threw up' | SA residents complain about local business causing bad odor
SAN ANTONIO — A large pile of old chips and hot cheetos had a central San Antonio neighborhood smelling like a dumpster. It got so bad, neighbors started calling both San Antonio's Code Enforcement and KENS 5 in an effort to get it cleaned up. The pile of food...
Texas authorities arrest multiple subjects in joint enforcement action
SAN ANTONIO, Texas — A joint enforcement action by the Texas Department of Public Safety and Laredo Border Patrol Agents led to the execution of an arrest warrant and the apprehension of multiple subjects. All individuals taken into custody were processed accordingly, according to a press release from the...
New back-to-school shopping trends emerging as customers look for savings
SAN ANTONIO — Parents are feeling the pinch at the register as inflation is once again impacting family budgets, as they prepare for back to school shopping. According to the National Retail Federation, cost are still 20% higher than they were in 2019. Over at the Dollar General on Old Seguin Road, back to school items are flying off the shelves.
Botanical Garden opens free to public this Saturday
SAN ANTONIO - The San Antonio Botanical Garden is offering free admission on Saturday, providing residents with a chance to experience the beauty and tranquility of the garden at no cost. Garden officials encourage everyone to take advantage of this opportunity to explore the lush landscapes and diverse plant collections.
Centro CEO, tourists speak on safety after string of crimes across downtown
SAN ANTONIO – In the last three months, three tourists have died in downtown San Antonio due to crime. Now, some visiting the city have shared a concern for their safety. “Oh, we’ve been visiting for probably like about 20 years now,” Gary Rumbaugh said. Rumbaugh has...
After dismissed lawsuit, weed is still decriminalized in San Marcos — for now
A Hays County judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against the City of San Marcos in response to a proposition decriminalizing low-level marijuana possession. Judge Sherri Tibbe dropped Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s suit against San Marcos on Monday. Paxton has already filed a motion to appeal the dismissal, according to the city.
Funeral held for Texas coach killed at downtown bar as reward is offered in investigation
SAN ANTONIO — While 28-year-old Ayden Burt's loved ones laid her to rest in Jasper Friday, the investigation into how she died is still ongoing. SAPD did not comment on any evidence gathered so far. They believe the stray bullet that hit the Jasper ISD cheer and volleyball coach while she was seated on the upper level of the Smoke Skybar patio came from the highway.
5 key recruits impressed by Texas's late July bash event
Elite five-star San Antonio (TX) Alamo Heights athlete Michael Terry was one of the top-ranked visitors from the 2025 class on campus for the pool party/BBQ bash yesterday. Terry was one of the early arrivals for the bash event yesterday afternoon, and he stuck around until the evening. Texas was...
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