Judson ISD faces urgent decisions as declining enrollment and budget deficit lead to school closures

Trustees are tasked with voting on shutting down one middle school and three elementary schools. LIVE OAK, Texas — The Judson Independent School District Board of Trustees is moving forward with plans to close several campuses in light of a budget shortfall and ongoing enrollment declines. On Monday, trustees voted 6-1 to close four schools … Read more

Mother demands action after son’s murder at unlicensed San Antonio club

Heavyn Sanchez, mourning her son’s murder, demands city action on its unchecked operation, highlighting community risks and seeking justice. SAN ANTONIO — Heavyn Sanchez is grieving and deeply disappointed. Sanchez said she doesn’t know how she will cope with the loss of her son, who was murdered early Sunday morning. And she said she doesn’t … Read more

Alamo Museum’s debut delayed to 2028

This is at least the second time that the anticipated debut of the centerpiece Alamo Plan project has been rescheduled. SAN ANTONIO — The 160,000-square-foot centerpiece of the ongoing Alamo grounds reimagining won’t see its first visitors until a few months later than expected.  The Alamo Visitor Center and Museum, construction of which began in … Read more

Valentine’s Day storms possible in San Antonio | Weather Impact Alert

Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — IMPACT DAYS: Saturday afternoon, Feb. 14, 2026 Reason: Possibility of severe storms producing hail and damaging winds  The breakdown A Pacific system will deliver scattered showers beginning overnight Friday heading into Saturday morning as … Read more

Congressman Cuellar says ICE purchase of SA warehouse is not ‘a responsible use of taxpayer dollars’

Cuellar’s call for clarity comes a day after Mayor Jones sent a letter to Texas’ congressional delegation urging them not to fund the east-side facility. SAN ANTONIO — Democratic U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar has joined the chorus of leaders criticizing the federal government’s purchase of a San Antonio warehouse expected to serve as an immigration … Read more

SAPD: Victim lured into an ambush then shot in a jealous rage

A jealous boyfriend was arrested, accused of posing as girlfriend in texts before shooting, according to an arrest warrant. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police say a north-side shooting last summer was not random — and new details in an arrest warrant describe what investigators believe was a planned setup involving social media messages, a … Read more

Chase involving DPS and Homeland Security ends in crash on southeast side, officials say

A high-speed chase on San Antonio’s southeast side ended in a crash as DPS assisted Homeland Security. The driver was arrested, while others faced minor injuries. SAN ANTONIO — A chase on the southeast side involving Texas DPS and the Department of Homeland Security ended in a crash Friday morning. The incident happenend off Pecan … Read more