Monster Jam event rescheduled as arctic front blasts San Antonio

Organizers said Friday evening the event was still on. City leaders have since discouraged travel during the Winter Storm Warning. SAN ANTONIO — After Monster Jam organizers said Friday evening that a weekend Alamodome event was full-steam-ahead despite the winter weather threat, it’s now being rescheduled to March.  Feld Entertainment said the event originally scheduled … Read more

Kerrville Pets Alive! opens warming station to protect pets during winter storm

The organization said the site includes a pet crate and supply area that is open to people with non-aggressive pets that are properly crated. KERRVILLE, Texas — Kerrville Pets Alive! has opened a pet warming station in Kerrville to help residents and their animals stay safe during the winter storm, according to the organization. Kerrville … Read more

SAFD: Vehicle crashes along freeway, prompting major traffic delays near downtown

Fire officials said the crash caused a traffic sign to hang over the roadway, prompting lane closures while crews work to secure the area. SAN ANTONIO — A crash shut down part of Interstate 35 North near downtown San Antonio on Saturday morning, causing significant traffic delays, according to officials. The San Antonio Fire Department … Read more

Sheriff: ‘Good Samaritan’ pursues child indecency suspect who exposed himself to young girl

Authorities said the suspect, 42-year-old Andrew Smierciak, is a teacher at Poe Middle School. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County authorities say a local middle school teacher who allegedly exposed himself to a 9-year-old girl was taken into custody after a good Samaritan followed the suspect as he was fleeing a northwest-side neighborhood Friday.  The suspect, … Read more

Winter Storm Warning in effect Saturday afternoon through noon Sunday for 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, Jan. 24 through Tuesday morning, Jan. 27 Reason: Modified arctic air and a chance for freezing rain, with some ice accumulation possible. The breakdown An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect from … Read more

‘We are ready’ | City of San Antonio leaders urge precautions as winter storm targets state

City opens warming centers, treats roads and urges residents to stay home Saturday night through Sunday morning. SAN ANTONIO — City of San Antonio officials urged residents Saturday to prepare for freezing rain and icy conditions expected Saturday night into Sunday morning, outlining a multi-agency response aimed at keeping residents safe as a winter weather … Read more

SAFD: Vehicle crashes into guardrail along freeway, prompting major traffic delays near downtown

Fire officials said the crash caused a traffic sign to hang over the roadway, prompting lane closures while crews work to secure the area. SAN ANTONIO — A crash involving a vehicle and a guardrail shut down part of Interstate 35 North near downtown San Antonio on Saturday morning, causing significant traffic delays, according to … Read more