City Council signs off continuing talks over downtown Spurs arena, now with closer participation from some members

The vote gives City Manager Erik Walsh the green light to get into the meat of negotiations with the Spurs and Bexar County over development. SAN ANTONIO — When City Manager Erik Walsh reconvenes with the Spurs and Bexar County for meaningful discussions surrounding the team’s potential move downtown, he’ll now have two City Council … Read more

City Council signs off continuing talks over downtown Spurs arena, boosts representation from downtown and east side

The vote gives City Manager Erik Walsh the green light to get into the meat of negotiations with the Spurs and Bexar County over development. SAN ANTONIO — When City Manager Erik Walsh reconvenes with the Spurs and Bexar County for meaningful discussions surrounding the team’s potential move downtown, he’ll now have two City Council … Read more

‘It was pretty traumatic’ | 2 dead after helicopter crash in Kinney County

Several agencies responded to reports of the crash off Highway 90, about 12 miles west of Uvalde. KINNEY COUNTY, Texas — Two people are dead after a private helicopter crashed near the Uvalde/Kinney county line Thursday afternoon, authorities say.  Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration say the aircraft – a four-seat Robinson R44 helicopter – … Read more

‘We will never stop’ | Family looking for answers after grandfather killed in hit-and-run

The victim’s daughter Delky Strickling said the family is learning to forgive and just wants the person to come forward. SAN ANTONIO — A grandfather who went to pay a bill never made it home. San Antonio police said Joseph Smothers was killed in a hit-and-run. Investigators are still looking for the driver and believe … Read more

DSHS says no confirmed measles case in San Antonio area school, despite Legacy Traditional School’s notice

The Cibolo school told KENS 5 earlier in the afternoon there was a “confirmation of a measles case.” The state says they haven’t heard that. CIBOLO, Texas — The Texas Department of State Health Services says there isn’t a confirmed measles case in the San Antonio area, contrary to a spokesperson for Legacy Traditional School … Read more

Year-round rodeo? | Organizers talk ideas for future of Frost Bank Center as plans for new Spurs arena move forward

Officials with the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo brought a proposal to Bexar County to continue agricultural centered events after the 18-day event. SAN ANTONIO — On Thursday, City Council gave the greenlight to let City Manager Erik Walsh move forward on a non-binding contract that could determine the future of a new Spurs … Read more