Kelsey Leffingwell

Austin

Digital Associate Producer at Spectrum News

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Brie Larson, Elizabeth Olsen and more to attend 2025 SPACECON in San Antonio

1 week ago | ny1.com | Kelsey Leffingwell

SAN ANTONIO — SPACECON is back for a second year, featuring an all-star lineup of celebrities from your favorite space-related entertainment. This year’s celebrity guests include Brie Larson, Elizabeth Olsen, Paul Bettany, Billy Dee Williams, Carrie-Ann Moss, Charlie Cox, David Duchovny and Grant Gustin. PMX Events’ newest American comic con will be held from Oct. 24 to Oct. 26 at the Freeman Coliseum Expo Hall.
Texas House passes film incentive bill

1 week ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kelsey Leffingwell

TEXAS — A Texas film incentive program, along with a more-than-doubled film and TV production budget, was approved by the Texas House on Sunday. Senate Bill 22 would establish a Texas Moving Image Industry Incentive Fund, providing $500 million biennially until Sept. 1, 2035. To receive grant funding, productions must film at least 60% of their project in Texas and submit a budget showing all in-state spending.
City of San Antonio to begin asking for community feedback on Project Marvel

1 week ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kelsey Leffingwell

The feedback is expected to begin in June and July throughout the 10 city council districts. A memo from City Manager Erik Walsh outlines the expected feedback: a hands-on public design workshop, focus group meetings, stakeholder meetings and presentations and discussions on relevant topics. The memo further reveals that Able City, an external firm, has been contracted by the city for $150,000 to aid in the community input process.
5th Circuit ruling denies Texas library patrons First Amendment right

2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kelsey Leffingwell

AUSTIN, Texas — A ruling by the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday denied Llano County library patrons First Amendment access to information. Seventeen books addressing racism and transgender topics were removed from Llano County libraries in 2021 after residents deemed them “obscene” and “pornographic.”In 2023, a Texas federal judge issued a preliminary injunction ordering the return of the books.
Dallas bar is among the top 10 best hotel bars in the U.S.

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kelsey Leffingwell

In this Dec. 10, 2019, photo cocktails are crafted at Wink & Nod, basement-dwelling, speakeasy-like bar, in Boston.
Second rabid bat found in Cedar Park within a week

2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kelsey Leffingwell

AUSTIN, Texas — A second rabid bat has been discovered in Cedar Park this week, police confirmed. A bat was discovered at the Motel 6 located at 800 Arrow Point Dr.At the time of the incident, authorities stated there was no contact with the bat. Police are asking the public to call Cedar Park Animal Control 512-260-4600 extension 0 if you or anyone you know came in contact with the bat.
San Antonio ranked most affordable city in Texas to buy a home

2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kelsey Leffingwell

A for sale sign stands in front of a house, in Jenkintown, Pa., Friday, June 8, 2018. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) San Antonio ranked most affordable city in Texas to buy a home BY Kelsey Leffingwell San Antonio PUBLISHED 2:35 PM CT May 22, 2025 PUBLISHED 2:35 PM CDT May 22, 2025 WalletHub examined 10 key metrics across 300 U.S. cities to find the most affordable places to buy a home.
A $70.87 million soccer complex proposed to Garland

2 weeks ago | spectrumnews1.com | Kelsey Leffingwell

DALLAS — Garland City Council members received a briefing on Monday about a proposed plan to build a multi-million dollar soccer and training facility. The soccer complex would be built on 65 acres of land between President George Bush Turnpike and Holford Road. The planned complex, encompassing eight soccer fields, has a projected cost of $70.87 million. Atlético Dallas headquarters would be based at the complex. “We’re thrilled to see this energy and investment in Garland.
Army tanks make their way to Washington for the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade

2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kelsey Leffingwell

AUSTIN, Texas — The first military tanks have departed Fort Cavazos en route to Washington, D.C. for the Army’s 250th Birthday Parade. “The Army’s 250th birthday is a once-in-a-lifetime event,” said Col. Kamil Sztalkoper, director of public affairs, III Armored Corps. “This is a chance to see our Soldiers, our leaders and the world-class force on full display in our nation’s capital.
ICE reports arrests of more than 200 immigrants in San Antonio

2 weeks ago | spectrumlocalnews.com | Kelsey Leffingwell

SAN ANTONIO — From May 11 to 17, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) apprehended more than 200 immigrants in a week-long operation. ICE reported arresting 275 undocumented and 178 criminal immigrants, according to a press release.