South Bexar County brush fire now 75% contained after scorching 300 acres, forcing evacuations

About 30 homes were evacuated in the area of Silver Mountain Drive Tuesday evening. Officials say it started as a controlled burn before getting “out of control.” Author: Sue Calberg, David Lynch (KENS 5), Andrea Carden, Earl Stoudemire Published: 7:54 PM CDT August 5, 2025 Updated: 6:46 AM CDT August 6, 2025 SAN ANTONIO — … Read more

South Bexar County brush fire now 90% contained after scorching hundreds of acres, forcing evacuations

About 30 homes were evacuated in the area of Silver Mountain Drive Tuesday evening. Officials say it started as a controlled burn before getting “out of control.” Author: Sue Calberg, David Lynch (KENS 5), Andrea Carden, Earl Stoudemire Published: 7:54 PM CDT August 5, 2025 Updated: 6:46 AM CDT August 6, 2025 SAN ANTONIO — … Read more

300-acre brush fire that sparked evacuations in south Bexar County now 75% contained, officials say

About 30 homes were evacuated in the area of Silver Mountain Drive. Officials say it started as a controlled burn before getting “out of control.” Author: Sue Calberg, David Lynch (KENS 5), Andrea Carden, Earl Stoudemire Published: 7:54 PM CDT August 5, 2025 Updated: 5:57 AM CDT August 6, 2025 SAN ANTONIO — A brush … Read more

Mayor Jones, in emails to county leaders, bemoans ‘leaked’ video of arrested councilwoman

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones questioned footage of a councilwoman’s court proceedings after her DWI arrest, sparking a debate over public court access. SAN ANTONIO — The arrest of a San Antonio City Council member who police say was driving drunk one July night prompted an email back-and-forth between Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and county leaders … Read more

‘I must object’: Mayor Jones, County Judge Sakai debate ‘leak’ of video showing councilwoman being magistrated

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones questioned footage of a councilwoman’s court proceedings after her DWI arrest, sparking a debate over public court access. SAN ANTONIO — The arrest of a San Antonio City Council member who police say was driving drunk one July night prompted an email back-and-forth between Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and county leaders … Read more

‘Bexar County failed another child’: Family devastated after SA mother takes plea deal in 2021 death of her son

D’Lanny Chairez was handed a 20-year prison sentence after pleading guilty in the death of her son, baby James, in 2021. Loved ones say justice was not served. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio mother was sentenced for the death of her child. In 2021, the remains of 20-month-old James Chairez were found inside the … Read more