Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with the KENS 5 anchor team every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — On Wednesday, a family laid a mother of four to rest. Police say Jessica Vela, 39, was killed in a hit-and-run on Harry Wurzbach Road near Timberlane Drive on the northeast side. It happened on … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of workers are out of work after Zachry Holdings filed for bankruptcy. The San Antonio-based construction firm laid off 4,410 employees the day it filed for Chapter 11 protection, according to a notice submitted to the Texas Workforce Commission. The firm pursued the measure after experiencing financial issues in its role as the lead … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A hospitality project set to add to the ever-changing Broadway corridor sailed through a few hurdles this week. The family behind Terry Black’s BBQ received green lights from the Zoning Commission and the Historic and Design Review Commission (HDRC) to move forward with its plans to build a restaurant and underground parking structure at … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Parks and Recreation is opening registration for its free swimming lessons for youths and adults starting Saturday. The Let’s Swim SA lessons are offered at the city’s 24 outdoor pool locations. Recommended Videos The sessions will be during the following dates: Session 1: June 24 – July 5 Session 2: … Read more
Every year, ERCOT sets a deadline for utilities around the state to issue their summer preparedness. SAN ANTONIO — Many of us are wondering if the power will stay on this summer if the heat rises to extreme levels. Hot temperatures are already straining the Texas grid, but CPS Energy says they are ready to respond. … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – A sweet favorite has returned to Blue Bell. The Texas-based creamery announced that the Oatmeal Cream Pie Ice Cream flavor returned to stores on Thursday. Recommended Videos “The flavor is a delicious oatmeal flavored ice cream with hints of brown sugar mixed with soft oatmeal cookies and a vanilla icing swirl,” Blue … Read more
SAN ANTONIO — One vacant apartment caught fire on the west side Thursday night, according to Bexar County. The incident took place at the 2500 block of Westward around 11:38 p.m. Thursday. According to officials, when firefighters arrived they had a hard time finding the apartment but once they did were able to quickly make … Read more