More political ads running on social media, streaming services ahead of the 2024 Election

Is this the beginning of the end for TV political ads? KENS 5 learned expert insight as political discussions are happening more than ever online. SAN ANTONIO — Social media has been on fire after Tuesday’s presidential debate. Political memes, videos and discussions flooded users’ feeds. Experts say now more than ever, people are talking … Read more

Astros star Jose Altuve removed from game after suffering apparent injury while swinging

Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was replaced by Mauricio Dubón after apparently injuring himself on a swing. HOUSTON — Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was pulled from Wednesday night’s game against the Oakland A’s after an at-bat in the fifth inning. In a 2-1 count to lead off the fifth, Altuve took a swing and … Read more

Klay Thompson, former Mavs to play in celebrity match at Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic

Klay Thompson, J.J. Barea and Steve Nash are all set to play at the Dirk Nowitzki Foundation Tennis Classic. DALLAS — Klay Thompson will join Dirk Nowitzki and other former Dallas Mavericks in a celebrity tennis match on Saturday. Thompson will make his second public appearance as a Dallas Maverick since his introductory press conference … Read more

5 things to do this weekend: Join in Diez y Seis de Septiembre celebrations happening around San Antonio

Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off Monday, but various Alamo City organizations are getting the party started this weekend. SAN ANTONIO — As Hispanic Heritage Month kicks off, San Antonians can look forward to a festive weekend with events across the city organized in celebration of Dieciseis de Septiembre, or Mexican Independence Day. You can find … Read more

San Antonio leaders to vote Thursday on new agreement for downtown Missions ballpark

MLB has set a deadline of Oct. 15 for a “binding, detailed commitment” to plan for a new minor-league baseball stadium. SAN ANTONIO — Metaphorically speaking, the City of San Antonio has stepped into the batter’s box of its plan to construct a modern stadium for the Missions minor league baseball team downtown. What happens … Read more

Through ‘Project Lead,’ SAWS hopes to identify service lines made with lead in homes built before 1989

Starting in October, customers can expect letters informing them of their water service line material type, although many will be marked as unknown. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Water Systems has been tasked with identifying and replacing water pipes made of lead as part of an initiative to comply with updated federal regulations.  The city-owned … Read more