Smelling Smoke in San Antonio? Here’s why.

Wildfires, including one that is already ranking as one of the largest in Texas history, are creating smoky conditions that are getting carried across Texas. A cold front producing gusty north winds is responsible for transporting the smoke to San Antonio. The Smokehouse Creek fire is now up to 500,000 acres. It, along with two … Read more

Video shows abandoned litter of puppies chasing after SUV they were dumped from. They’re now up for adoption.

The litter of abandoned puppies is now safe in Phoenix waiting to be adopted. PHOENIX — Three young dogs sitting in a kennel are safe today after fending for themselves for nearly a week by South Mountain. “My husband and I found them hiking on that mountain,” said Yesenia Gallardo. “That mountain is full of … Read more

Video shows moments homeowner is shot by a suspected burglar; Grandfather saves grandson from fire | KENS 5 News Now

Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — The emotional grandfather recounted the terrifying moments of trying to get his non-verbal grandson to safety after their home caught fire. His son Chad was asleep, Clovis ran to wake him up. The next thing … Read more

Man pleads guilty in tractor-trailer smuggling tragedy that killed 53 people in 2022

SAN ANTONIO – A 38-year-old man pleaded guilty this week for his role in a tractor-trailer smuggling case that killed 53 people in San Antonio in 2022. Luis Alberto Rivera-Leal, also known as “Cowboy,” pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy to transport aliens placing lives in jeopardy, the United States Attorney’s Office said in … Read more

Driver crashes into brick neighborhood sign in Castle Hills

The driver ran off following the crash. CASTLE HILLS, Texas — A driver ran off after crashing his vehicle into a brick neighborhood sign in Castle Hills early Wednesday morning. San Antonio firefighters were dispatched to the intersection of Braesview and Beacon Creek around 3:30 a.m. for reports of single-vehicle crash. When crews arrived, they … Read more