San Antonio districts redefine ‘school day’ to allow phone use during non-classroom times

North East and Alamo Heights ISDs allow phone use during non-classroom times to comply with state law. SAN ANTONIO — Texas law states phones should not be used in school, but two San Antonio districts have found a workaround. Districts like North East ISD and Alamo Heights ISD let students check their phones between classes … Read more

FEMA to close one of its Kerr County disaster recovery center this week

Another recovery center will remain in operation in Hunt, Texas, for the time being. SAN ANTONIO — A federally operated disaster recovery center stationed in Kerrville since the catastrophic July floods will close up shop at 5 p.m. Thursday, leaving a lone FEMA service center operating out of Hunt, Texas.  The assistance area had been operating out … Read more

Fright Fest unleashes spooktacular thrills at Fiesta Texas’ Halloween kickoff

Fright Fest runs every weekend through November 2. SAN ANTONIO — While it may still technically be summer, it’s definitely Halloween time at Fiesta Texas.  This year’s Fright Fest kicked off this weekend with plenty of thrills and chills for the whole family. KENS 5 went by for a sneak peak. At 7 p.m. the … Read more

TikTok purportedly shows disguised man stealing designer bags from La Cantera store; SAPD investigating

Police say the suspect was wearing a black wig, a light blue jacket and a black COVID mask along with beige sweats. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are looking for the suspect who stole multiple purses from the La Cantera area this weekend.  On Saturday, police were called to the 15000 block of La … Read more

SAWS will help pay for your new lawn…with one catch

San Antonio Water Systems resumes their plant-replacement coupon program to aid residents in conserving water. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio area has gotten some decent rainfall recently, but the state remains in drought conditions and the city still has water restrictions. To help San Antonians save water, San Antonio Water Systems is resuming their … Read more