David Lynch
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Digital EP transitioning into local politics reporting for KENS 5 in San Antonio | Chihuahuense, runner | he/him
San Antonio City Council could raise property taxes this year to sidestep the looming deficit.
And they could do it again next year to address a bond capacity on track to be about a third the size of the 2022 bond. www.kens5.com/article/news...
And they could do it again next year to address a bond capacity on track to be about a third the size of the 2022 bond. www.kens5.com/article/news...
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September 5, 2026 at 4:17 PM
San Antonio City Council could raise property taxes this year to sidestep the looming deficit.
And they could do it again next year to address a bond capacity on track to be about a third the size of the 2022 bond. www.kens5.com/article/news...
And they could do it again next year to address a bond capacity on track to be about a third the size of the 2022 bond. www.kens5.com/article/news...
When the historic Guadalupe Theatre closed in 2023 for renovations, staff expected it would reopen two years later. But that work has been delayed and costs have tripled as Guadalupe leaders look to the 2027 city bond program for funding help. www.kens5.com/article/news...
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August 27, 2026 at 4:29 PM
When the historic Guadalupe Theatre closed in 2023 for renovations, staff expected it would reopen two years later. But that work has been delayed and costs have tripled as Guadalupe leaders look to the 2027 city bond program for funding help. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Mayor Jones set yesterday as a deadline for local CEOs and philanthropists to respond to her ask for help to fund some nonprofits. She wouldn’t say right away if she heard back from any. www.kens5.com/article/news...
August 22, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Mayor Jones set yesterday as a deadline for local CEOs and philanthropists to respond to her ask for help to fund some nonprofits. She wouldn’t say right away if she heard back from any. www.kens5.com/article/news...
City staff are proposing raising or creating nearly 150 San Antonio fees as part of a strategy to battle the budget deficit.
Here’s a breakdown of just some of them, impacting ambulance transports to library use and a whole lot in between: www.kens5.com/article/news...
Here’s a breakdown of just some of them, impacting ambulance transports to library use and a whole lot in between: www.kens5.com/article/news...
August 16, 2026 at 2:49 PM
City staff are proposing raising or creating nearly 150 San Antonio fees as part of a strategy to battle the budget deficit.
Here’s a breakdown of just some of them, impacting ambulance transports to library use and a whole lot in between: www.kens5.com/article/news...
Here’s a breakdown of just some of them, impacting ambulance transports to library use and a whole lot in between: www.kens5.com/article/news...
City staff will propose a 2027 budget to San Antonio leaders this morning, including recommendations to avoid a $157.7 million deficit. On the table: department cuts, a property tax hike and — if Mayor Jones gets her way — less money for some nonprofits. www.kens5.com/article/news...
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August 13, 2026 at 12:23 PM
City staff will propose a 2027 budget to San Antonio leaders this morning, including recommendations to avoid a $157.7 million deficit. On the table: department cuts, a property tax hike and — if Mayor Jones gets her way — less money for some nonprofits. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says city residents deserve to vote on the Spurs arena. Councilwoman Misty Spears, citing a study commissioned by her team, says they already have. www.kens5.com/article/news...
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August 6, 2026 at 1:40 PM
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says city residents deserve to vote on the Spurs arena. Councilwoman Misty Spears, citing a study commissioned by her team, says they already have. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says San Antonio leaders should brace themselves for proposed department cuts that are “even more severe” than the options discussed earlier this summer. www.kens5.com/article/news...
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July 30, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones says San Antonio leaders should brace themselves for proposed department cuts that are “even more severe” than the options discussed earlier this summer. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Sabinal continues to plan for what leaders say will be a “crown jewel” of the small Uvalde County community: a centralized plaza that officials hope will turn the “pass-through” city for 4 million cars annually into a destination. www.kens5.com/article/news...
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July 29, 2026 at 1:47 PM
Sabinal continues to plan for what leaders say will be a “crown jewel” of the small Uvalde County community: a centralized plaza that officials hope will turn the “pass-through” city for 4 million cars annually into a destination. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Some history behind the incredible rainfall we’ve seen in San Antonio.
We've seen 19.84 inches of rain (and counting) in April-May-June, making this the city's wettest three-month stretch since September-October-November of 2018 (25.11 inches; 6.07 inches alone on Sept. 3, 2018).
We've seen 19.84 inches of rain (and counting) in April-May-June, making this the city's wettest three-month stretch since September-October-November of 2018 (25.11 inches; 6.07 inches alone on Sept. 3, 2018).
June 27, 2026 at 4:30 AM
Some history behind the incredible rainfall we’ve seen in San Antonio.
We've seen 19.84 inches of rain (and counting) in April-May-June, making this the city's wettest three-month stretch since September-October-November of 2018 (25.11 inches; 6.07 inches alone on Sept. 3, 2018).
We've seen 19.84 inches of rain (and counting) in April-May-June, making this the city's wettest three-month stretch since September-October-November of 2018 (25.11 inches; 6.07 inches alone on Sept. 3, 2018).
Un poquito de professional news: I’m moving into a reporting role at KENS 5 🎥
The last few months have given me a taste of on-camera life, with daily assists from colleagues. Excited to dive even deeper into the local politics beat. Grateful for the opportunity.
The last few months have given me a taste of on-camera life, with daily assists from colleagues. Excited to dive even deeper into the local politics beat. Grateful for the opportunity.
June 26, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Un poquito de professional news: I’m moving into a reporting role at KENS 5 🎥
The last few months have given me a taste of on-camera life, with daily assists from colleagues. Excited to dive even deeper into the local politics beat. Grateful for the opportunity.
The last few months have given me a taste of on-camera life, with daily assists from colleagues. Excited to dive even deeper into the local politics beat. Grateful for the opportunity.
An overview of the options facing San Antonio to stave off a major budget deficit, including the city’s first property tax rate increase in 33 years and possible employee firings. www.kens5.com/article/news...
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June 24, 2026 at 3:12 PM
An overview of the options facing San Antonio to stave off a major budget deficit, including the city’s first property tax rate increase in 33 years and possible employee firings. www.kens5.com/article/news...
INBOX: Joint letter from six San Antonio City Council members on Kanye West's scheduled Alamodome concert states they "condemn hate without resorting to censorship, which could set a precedent toward limiting expression based on objectionable viewpoints."
June 23, 2026 at 4:43 PM
INBOX: Joint letter from six San Antonio City Council members on Kanye West's scheduled Alamodome concert states they "condemn hate without resorting to censorship, which could set a precedent toward limiting expression based on objectionable viewpoints."
San Antonio City Council was set to vote Thursday on a water rate hike to fund billions in SAWS improvements. Instead, the utility faced a reckoning as leaders voted 6-5 to delay that decision, with the majority calling for accountability and more detailed plans. www.kens5.com/article/news...
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June 19, 2026 at 4:07 PM
San Antonio City Council was set to vote Thursday on a water rate hike to fund billions in SAWS improvements. Instead, the utility faced a reckoning as leaders voted 6-5 to delay that decision, with the majority calling for accountability and more detailed plans. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Went downtown last night to talk to Spurs fans after the NBA Finals loss; not only was the mood celebratory for the team’s successful season, but the San Antonio faithful were already looking ahead to future ones. www.kens5.com/article/news...
June 14, 2026 at 2:44 PM
Went downtown last night to talk to Spurs fans after the NBA Finals loss; not only was the mood celebratory for the team’s successful season, but the San Antonio faithful were already looking ahead to future ones. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Mayor Jones on justifying a SAWS rate hike to tend to needed infrastructure fixes: “It is, in fact, cheaper to get the 2026 Corolla than to try and continue to put Band-Aids on the 1988 version.”
City Council will vote June 18 on the rate increase. www.kens5.com/article/news...
City Council will vote June 18 on the rate increase. www.kens5.com/article/news...
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June 11, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Mayor Jones on justifying a SAWS rate hike to tend to needed infrastructure fixes: “It is, in fact, cheaper to get the 2026 Corolla than to try and continue to put Band-Aids on the 1988 version.”
City Council will vote June 18 on the rate increase. www.kens5.com/article/news...
City Council will vote June 18 on the rate increase. www.kens5.com/article/news...
San Antonio City Council voted Thursday to add zoning hurdles for potential future detention centers. But not before some debate: www.kens5.com/article/news...
SA City Council votes to add zoning hurdles for potential future detention centers
The 9-2 decision by city leaders doesn't impact the 640,000-square-foot detention facility purchased by the federal government on the east side.
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April 17, 2026 at 5:16 PM
San Antonio City Council voted Thursday to add zoning hurdles for potential future detention centers. But not before some debate: www.kens5.com/article/news...
Victor Wembanyama has been transparent about his aspirations all season. Now, as expectations for the Spurs reach their peak, he's staying the course while acknowledging that winning a title is something "I dream about every day."
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Wembanyama 'really close' to full-strength as he nears NBA Playoffs debut against Portland Trail Blazers
Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs are staying the course in terms of playoff preparation, even as the All-Star acknowledges he's dreamt of bringing a title back to SA.
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April 16, 2026 at 4:46 AM
Victor Wembanyama has been transparent about his aspirations all season. Now, as expectations for the Spurs reach their peak, he's staying the course while acknowledging that winning a title is something "I dream about every day."
www.kens5.com/article/spor...
www.kens5.com/article/spor...
After calls from city leaders for transparency on the issue, SAPD has shared information about the occasions in which police have been asked to assist ICE in San Antonio. www.kens5.com/article/news...
How many times has SAPD helped ICE this year? Department begins releasing that information
"It's important as an effort of transparency," Councilman Edward Mungia said about the sharing of information regarding SAPD-assisted ICE incidents.
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April 14, 2026 at 5:30 PM
After calls from city leaders for transparency on the issue, SAPD has shared information about the occasions in which police have been asked to assist ICE in San Antonio. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Don’t have many Oscar takes this year, other than “It Was Just an Accident,” “Sentimental Value” and “The Secret Agent” is an exemplary 1-2-3 punch of international contenders.
And Apple didn’t campaign hard enough to get “Trunks” into Original Song.
And Apple didn’t campaign hard enough to get “Trunks” into Original Song.
March 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM
Don’t have many Oscar takes this year, other than “It Was Just an Accident,” “Sentimental Value” and “The Secret Agent” is an exemplary 1-2-3 punch of international contenders.
And Apple didn’t campaign hard enough to get “Trunks” into Original Song.
And Apple didn’t campaign hard enough to get “Trunks” into Original Song.
“That’s the great tragedy, but also an unnecessary one: We feel like we're so separate from things and separate from the natural order of things.”
I spoke with Dallas’ Clint Bentley about “Train Dreams” ahead of the Oscars, where it’s up for Best Picture.
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I spoke with Dallas’ Clint Bentley about “Train Dreams” ahead of the Oscars, where it’s up for Best Picture.
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Texas director's 'Train Dreams' up for 4 Academy Awards, including Best Picture
Clint Bentley's saga about a logger played by Joel Edgerton who experiences love and loss in the early 1900s reflects changing times.
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March 12, 2026 at 5:13 PM
“That’s the great tragedy, but also an unnecessary one: We feel like we're so separate from things and separate from the natural order of things.”
I spoke with Dallas’ Clint Bentley about “Train Dreams” ahead of the Oscars, where it’s up for Best Picture.
www.kens5.com/article/ente...
I spoke with Dallas’ Clint Bentley about “Train Dreams” ahead of the Oscars, where it’s up for Best Picture.
www.kens5.com/article/ente...
Back in the saddle. www.kens5.com/article/ente...
‘Greenland 2: Migration’ Review: Gerard Butler leads his family through the end of the world
In this stretched-out sequel to 2020's moving disaster drama, a family emerges from a bunker to a world ripped apart by cataclysm.
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January 13, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Back in the saddle. www.kens5.com/article/ente...
Not a list of my favorite films of 2025 — too many major works I haven’t yet seen to be definitive about that — but these are ones I’ve seen and spent the most time thinking about.
CAUGHT BY THE TIDES
HIGHEST 2 LOWEST
28 YEARS LATER
HARVEST
ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL
FRIENDSHIP
CAUGHT BY THE TIDES
HIGHEST 2 LOWEST
28 YEARS LATER
HARVEST
ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL
FRIENDSHIP
December 31, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Not a list of my favorite films of 2025 — too many major works I haven’t yet seen to be definitive about that — but these are ones I’ve seen and spent the most time thinking about.
CAUGHT BY THE TIDES
HIGHEST 2 LOWEST
28 YEARS LATER
HARVEST
ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL
FRIENDSHIP
CAUGHT BY THE TIDES
HIGHEST 2 LOWEST
28 YEARS LATER
HARVEST
ON BECOMING A GUINEA FOWL
FRIENDSHIP
Monsternomicon started as a high-concept improv idea in the latter stages of the pandemic.
Four years later, it’s selling out monthly shows, has developed a lotal fanbase, and is taking the stage at bigger venues in San Antonio and beyond. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Four years later, it’s selling out monthly shows, has developed a lotal fanbase, and is taking the stage at bigger venues in San Antonio and beyond. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Rolling with laughter: How San Antonio’s 'Monsternomicon' fuses improv, Dungeons and Dragons into one wild ride
With nearly four years of sold-out shows under their belt, the San Antonio comedy production is now appearing at the Woodlawn as its ambitions grow.
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August 16, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Monsternomicon started as a high-concept improv idea in the latter stages of the pandemic.
Four years later, it’s selling out monthly shows, has developed a lotal fanbase, and is taking the stage at bigger venues in San Antonio and beyond. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Four years later, it’s selling out monthly shows, has developed a lotal fanbase, and is taking the stage at bigger venues in San Antonio and beyond. www.kens5.com/article/news...
Was hypnotized for long stretches of HARVEST, a movie that would pair nicely with 28 YEARS LATER as tales of the rules we impose on ourselves (or don’t) in isolation. boxd.it/aEOH59
A ★★★½ review of Harvest (2024)
I was pretty hypnotized at times with this, and was compelled enough by the movie’s central tension between orderly authoritarianism and utterly feral freedom. I don’t think HARVEST quite makes the mo...
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August 9, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Was hypnotized for long stretches of HARVEST, a movie that would pair nicely with 28 YEARS LATER as tales of the rules we impose on ourselves (or don’t) in isolation. boxd.it/aEOH59
A movie in which the layering of screens, information and critical assumption at Precrime actively explores the way we’d lose ourselves in streams of diluted social media (mis)information 20 years later. Would love to have this in 4K.
August 8, 2025 at 9:26 PM
A movie in which the layering of screens, information and critical assumption at Precrime actively explores the way we’d lose ourselves in streams of diluted social media (mis)information 20 years later. Would love to have this in 4K.