Kerrville, Texas — After months of recovery following last summer’s devastating floods, Jellystone Park on the Guadalupe River has officially reopened its riverfront area.

The July 4 flood damaged the riverfront and wiped out amenities, forcing the park and local businesses to slow operations for nearly a year.

While higher-ground attractions at the park remained largely untouched, the force of the water destroyed much along the river — leaving only traces of what was once there.

In the aftermath, Bob Healey, the park’s facilities manager, has witnessed the community’s persistent cleanup and push to rebuild.

Misinformation online has hurt business, but park leaders want residents to know the area is safe and ready for visitors again.

General Manager Garret Gelker emphasized their enthusiasm to welcome families back, highlighting the family-friendly atmosphere and fun river activities that await guests.

San Antonio welcomes hundreds of talented high school students from across South Texas to the Majestic Theatre this weekend for the celebrated Joci Awards.

This annual performing arts and scholarship program benefits over 4,000 local students, offering coaching, master classes, and workshops led by Broadway and community artists.

Jaselyn Blanchard, executive director of the Majestic Empire Foundation, highlights that the Joci Awards foster real-world skills—such as confidence, teamwork, and performing under pressure—that serve students well beyond the stage.

Many, like program alum Andre Rodriguez, return as mentors, strengthening a vibrant alumni network dedicated to uplifting new performers.

This year’s awards ceremony takes place Sunday at 6 p.m. at the historic Majestic Theatre, marking a pivotal event for local arts education and the next generation of creative talent.

District 7 Councilwoman Marina Alderete Gavito is inviting San Antonio residents to share their opinions on a possible water rate increase proposed by the San Antonio Water System (SAWS).

The town hall is set for 6:15 p.m. Monday at the Doris Griffin Senior Center on Northwest Loop 410, featuring SAWS CEO Robert Puente and other leaders ready to listen to feedback.

Residents could see their water bills rise as soon as July 1 if the new rates are approved this summer, impacting both homeowners and businesses.

SAWS trustees are considering gradual increases totaling around $19 over three years.

Recent discussions also highlighted Puente’s planned $132,849 bonus.

Community input will be presented before a board vote on Tuesday, with all meetings open to the public at SAWS headquarters.

If passed, the plan heads to city hall in June for further consideration.

San Antonio authorities have arrested Hector Fuentez, 21, accusing him of committing multiple sex crimes involving an 11-year-old girl.

The girl's guardian alerted the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office after discovering suspicious exchanges of inappropriate photos and videos.

Fuentez, a family friend, faces first-degree felony charges for sexual performance by a child and third-degree felony charges for online solicitation of a minor.

Investigators say Fuentez reportedly tried to lure the child to his residence using a rideshare app and even suggested others could participate and record illicit acts, though Sheriff Javier Salazar stressed there’s no evidence either event occurred.

Authorities believe there may be additional victims and have urged anyone with information to come forward.

BCSO continues to investigate, emphasizing the safety of local children and the need for community vigilance in such cases.

SAN ANTONIO – A New Braunfels man, Kendal Durand, 44, was arrested after allegedly threatening to bomb City Hall and targeting Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones.

This marks the third time someone has been arrested for issuing deadly threats against Mayor Jones since she assumed office in June 2025.

Durand reportedly left a voicemail for the mayor’s office claiming he would have a drug cartel plant a bomb if his demand about “clearing the food in this area” was not met, creating fear among city staff.

Police traced the threatening call to Durand’s home and discovered he had made similar threats to an animal hospital only a day before.

He now faces a charge of terroristic threat and is being held in jail.

Mayor Jones thanked law enforcement for their swift response, emphasizing that political violence will not be tolerated in San Antonio.

The Texas Supreme Court denied Governor Greg Abbott’s request to remove State Rep. Gene Wu from office following last summer’s dramatic House walkout over congressional redistricting.

Chief Justice Jimmy Blacklock wrote that because Wu and other Democrats returned to the Capitol two weeks later, judicial action wasn’t necessary.

The ruling also rejected Attorney General Ken Paxton’s petition to expel Wu and 12 colleagues for breaking quorum, citing the Legislature’s authority to enforce member attendance.

Abbott and Paxton argued the Democrats abandoned their duties after more than 50 lawmakers left Texas to protest proposed redistricting maps, which Democrats claimed were racially discriminatory.

The Republican-led House issued arrest warrants, but no members were apprehended.

After Democrats returned, the controversial map and several bills quickly passed.

Wu praised the court’s decision, emphasizing that Texas’ Constitution protects the choices of voters, not the preferences of those in power.