During excavation for San Antonio Zoo’s new gorilla habitat Congo Falls and The Ralston, large amounts of limestone were unearthed. SAN ANTONIO — On the 189th anniversary of the Battle of the Alamo, even more history was announced related to the iconic landmark. A discovery has confirmed the exact quarry that provided the limestone to … Read more
Officials say the bar was closed at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. SAN ANTONIO — Officials are trying to find the cause of an early-morning fire at a bar near downtown. Firefighters arrived to the Besame Bar and Food Truck Park located in the 500 block of East Grayson just … Read more
The Duke fire consumed 45 properties, including 13 homes and 32 outbuildings. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — While the Duke Fire is now 100% contained, neighbors in Bexar and Atascosa counties are coming together to heal and rebuild. “This fire just raged all over back there,” said Cathy Davis. Strong winds and dry vegetation Tuesday … Read more
Authorities first responded to the fire burning near Interstate 37 and Southton Road around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, staying through the evening to monitor hotspots. SAN ANTONIO — Officials say 182 homes were evacuated in a southeast-San Antonio community as Bexar County crews responded to a large brush fire that officials now say is 85% contained … Read more
Chelsea Hall is a school counselor at Pershing Elementary in SAISD. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio ISD School Counselor made it to Wheel of Fortune. Chelsea Hall was on Wednesday night’s episode that aired on KENS5. The counselor at Pershing Elementary School said appearing on the show runs in the family. Her sister was … Read more
As the driver got out to check on the man who was underneath the motorcycle due to the crash, a GMC Terrain crashed into the motorcycle and ran over the man. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who was struck by two vehicles while riding his motorcycle in … Read more
The school says the worker had been employed at the campus for a long period of time. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the employee who died after being crushed by a commercial lawnmower at Northwest Vista College on Monday. The landscaper has been identified as 55-year-old Jorge Gonzalez. The … Read more