San Antonio City Council approves spending $30 million on a massive solar panel project

Big Sun Solar will be installing solar arrays at 42 locations across San Antonio. The project will pay for itself in around 10 years. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio City Council approved a $30,772,872 contract with Big Sun Solar Thursday for a massive solar panel project on city property. The project would install solar … Read more

Astros Kyle Tucker wins his first American League Silver Slugger Award

Tucker, 26, led the American League with a career-high 112 RBI. He hit .284 with 29 home runs, 37 doubles and 97 runs scored. HOUSTON — Congratulations to Houston Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker on his first American League Silver Slugger Award. The Louisville Slugger Silver Slugger Awards honor the best offensive producers at each position … Read more

‘Treat your animals like your family’ I Dog attack prompts ACS reminder to keep dogs restrained and on property

Severe bites calls are up in San Antonio while overall reported bites are down compared to the last fiscal year, according to Animal Care Services. SAN ANTONIO — The latest dog attack in San Antonio reignited the shock and trauma for Beatrice De Los Santos whose husband continues to recover from being mauled himself in … Read more

Edgewood ISD proposes closing 2 schools amid low enrollment, lack of funding

SAN ANTONIO – Edgewood Independent School District is the latest San Antonio area public district to propose closing schools amid low enrollment and lack of funding. The district’s finance and facilities committee on Tuesday proposed closing Winston Intermediate School of Excellence (WISE) and Wrenn Middle School next school year as part of EISD’s Rethink & … Read more

Fort Worth mayor presents Texas Rangers key to the city at Billy Bob’s World Series celebration

Mayor Mattie Parker told the crowd a celebration at city hall would’ve been “boring,” so Fort Worth instead opted to host a party at the world’s largest honky-tonk. FORT WORTH, Texas — Fort Worth mayor Mattie Parker presented the Texas Rangers with a key to the city Thursday, during the city’s celebration of the team’s … Read more

QB Quinn Ewers to return from shoulder sprain for No. 7 Texas and start against TCU

Ewers will start for No. 7 Texas against TCU after missing two games with a sprained shoulder. AUSTIN, Texas — Quarterback Quinn Ewers will start for No. 7 Texas against TCU after missing two games with a sprained shoulder, coach Steve Sarkisian said Thursday. Ewers has passed for 1,915 yards and 13 touchdowns for the … Read more

KENS 5 High School Football Roundup | Nov. 9-11, 2023

Here are the scores, photos and video highlights from this week’s gridiron action across South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Get the latest updates on high school football playoff scores from around San Antonio and South-Central Texas here at KENS5.com. Attending a Friday Night Football game? Join the KENS 5 FNF Team! Share your photos, videos and score … Read more