‘It’s costing us money, it’s costing us sleep’ | Criminals target Southtown home for fifth time

The latest incident from Wednesday morning shows two criminals drive down an alleyway between Rische and Guenther SAN ANTONIO — A Southtown Family is planning extra security measures…for the fifth time. Wednesday, their cameras caught a man peering through their backyard fence trying to get in. What the family is trying to figure out is … Read more

Jack in the Box employee arrested for stabbing delivery driver with a steak knife

The delivery driver’s wife spoke to KENS 5 and said the suspect mistook her husband for a thief. SAN ANTONIO — On Thursday morning, San Antonio police arrested a 17-year-old Jack in the Box employee for allegedly stabbing a delivery driver with a steak knife. Investigators said it happened around 5 a.m. at the fast-food … Read more

Peach lovers need patience as harvest time nears

The Hill Country crop is looking good so far. GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas — The forecast for Hill Country peaches is looking good at the Jenschke Orchards east of Fredericksburg, but even now, people are finding early season sweet treats. Jojo went to the pick-your-own strawberry field Thursday morning and he left skipping and grinning, proud … Read more

133rd annual Battle of Flowers set to take over the streets of San Antonio

The Vice President of Fundraising for the Battle of Flowers Association took KENS 5 inside ‘the den’, which houses some of the festive floats. SAN ANTONIO — The 133rd ‘Battle of Flowers Parade‘ will take over the streets of San Antonio on Friday.  The parade attracts more than a half a million people who come … Read more

Will San Antonio see rain during Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades?

The biggest chance for severe weather won’t arrive until late Saturday night heading into Sunday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Fiesta fans in San Antonio are busy packing their colorful attire, lawn chairs, and medal sashes as the marquee Battle of Flowers and Fiesta Flambeau parades approach.  But with overcast skies lingering all week, should parade-goers … Read more

‘It’s crazy’ | Gov. Abbott touts restricting transgender teachers’ attire, sparking outrage among LGBTQ+ advocates

Sofia Sepulveda of Equality Texas, said any legislation introduced would face legal challenges due to a 2020 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court. SAN ANTONIO — Advocates within Texas’s LGBTQ+ community argue their rights are under attack once again after a new proposal by Gov. Greg Abbott involving fashion and transgender teachers.  Abbott addressed the … Read more

Fredericksburg mother’s search for justice comes to an end after daughter’s killer takes plea deal

Porfirio Hernandez-Gonzalez was sentenced to 40 years for the November 2018 murder of Martha Christine Garza SAN ANTONIO — After five and a half years, justice has come for a Fredericksburg family. Thursday morning, in a Kerr County courtroom, Porfirio Hernandez-Gonzalez accepted a plea deal and was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the … Read more