KENS 5 Texas High School Football Playoffs Roundup | State Semifinals | December 12

Check out the latest scores, photos and video highlights from the high school playoff State Semifinals across South Texas. SAN ANTONIO — Less than two weeks out from Christmas, five San Antonio-area programs are looking to bring home a gridiron-wrapped gift of a UIL state championship in football.  But those five teams – Smithson Valley, … Read more

‘It all adds up’: As holiday need grows, one Salvation Army bell ringer’s joy rings louder

With financial need rising this season, Air Force vet Deborah Hughley rings Salvation Army bells karaoke-style, using music to inspire generosity. SAN ANTONIO — As the holiday season enters its busiest stretch, the Salvation Army says the need for help in San Antonio is greater than ever — while the number of people available to … Read more

Pipe bombs placed at ATMs leads federal investigators to home in north Bexar County

ATF confirmed it was leading the investigation after a large law enforcement presence was spotted at the home Friday. Author: Alyssa Muñoz, David Lynch (KENS 5), Sue Calberg Published: 1:22 PM CST December 12, 2025 Updated: 10:30 PM CST December 12, 2025 SAN ANTONIO — Federal agents executed a search warrant Friday morning on the … Read more

FINAL: Yoakum hangs 71 points on Llano, punches ticket to third state championship in school history

The Bulldogs will be hunting for their first state title in football in three tries when they play SAN ANTONIO — The Yoakum Bulldogs are heading to the Class 3A-I State Championship after handily defeating the Llano Yellowjackets in Pflugerville on Friday night, racing out to a 30-6 lead before halftime and never looking back.  … Read more

Smithson Valley Rangers heading back to State Championship after completing 31-28 comeback against Port Arthur

The Rangers saw their title hopes slipping away when they started the game down 21-7 before clawing all the way back to keep their repeat hopes alive. SAN ANTONIO — Smithson Valley is heading to their second straight State Championship game after completing a comeback no Rangers fan will forget for a long time. Last … Read more

Boerne volunteers wrap hundreds of Christmas gifts for children removed from their homes

Volunteers at Roy Maas Youth Alternatives wrapped gifts for children, offering stability and joy during a challenging holiday season in Boerne and San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — More than one hundred community volunteers gathered Friday at Roy Maas Youth Alternatives’ Meadowland Campus in Boerne to hand-wrap hundreds of Christmas gifts for children living in residential … Read more