133rd annual Battle of Flowers set to take over the streets of San Antonio

The Vice President of Fundraising for the Battle of Flowers Association took KENS 5 inside ‘the den’, which houses some of the festive floats. SAN ANTONIO — The 133rd ‘Battle of Flowers Parade‘ will take over the streets of San Antonio on Friday.  The parade attracts more than a half a million people who come … Read more

Will San Antonio see rain during Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades?

The biggest chance for severe weather won’t arrive until late Saturday night heading into Sunday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Fiesta fans in San Antonio are busy packing their colorful attire, lawn chairs, and medal sashes as the marquee Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades approach.  But with overcast skies lingering all week, should parade-goers … Read more

‘It’s crazy’ | Gov. Abbott touts restricting transgender teachers’ attire, sparking outrage among LGBTQ+ advocates

Sofia Sepulveda of Equality Texas, said any legislation introduced would face legal challenges due to a 2020 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. SAN ANTONIO — Advocates within Texas’s LGBTQ+ community argue their rights are under attack once again after a new proposal by Gov. Greg Abbott involving fashion and transgender teachers.  Abbott addressed the … Read more

Fredericksburg mother’s search for justice comes to an end after daughter’s killer takes plea deal

Porfirio Hernandez-Gonzalez was sentenced to 40 years for the November 2018 murder of Martha Christine Garza SAN ANTONIO — After five and a half years, justice has come for a Fredericksburg family. Thursday morning, in a Kerr County courtroom, Porfirio Hernandez-Gonzalez accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the … Read more

City of San Antonio announces closures for Friday, April 26 for Fiesta San Jacinto Day/Battle of Flowers

SAN ANTONIO – Most City of San Antonio offices will be closed on Friday, April 26 for Fiesta San Jacinto Day and Battle of Flowers. Public safety and Emergency services will remain in operation. Recommended Videos Other city services will operates as follows: Public Safety Police will be on duty. Fire and EMS personnel will … Read more

After being attacked on the job, Central Library employee hopes police pilot program stays in place

SAN ANTONIO – The stories held inside the Central Library don’t always have happy endings, but JD Elizondo hopes sharing his story can cause change. “I actually saw, like, a punch coming towards me,” Elizondo said. Recommended Videos For the first time, Elizondo spoke with KSAT about a violent incident at an open mic event … Read more

Uvalde City Council issues statement on controversial Robb shooting investigation, says police department policies were ‘outdated’

The action marked the first time the council had spoken about the report, which has been derided by the victims’ families. SAN ANTONIO — The Uvalde City Council called the local police department’s policies “outdated” and promising that change is on the way in its official statement addressing an internal investigation into the 2022 Robb … Read more