Mario Espinoza celebrates his 100th birthday with a surprise gift honoring his military service during WWII. SACRAMENTO, Calif. — From neighbors helping neighbors to inspiring acts of kindness, we’re sharing stories of people making a difference in our ‘Champions of Hope’ series. Mario Espinoza never thought he would be drafted at the age of 18. … Read more
As successful as he’s been, Juanito has never even seen any of his fans. He’s been blind since birth. SAN ANTONIO — He’s an accomplished accordionist, and has mastered multiple musical instruments, playing professionally before he was 10 years old. Some see Juanito Castillo as a prodigy, others a virtuoso. But he sees himself as … Read more
Here are all the festivities going down in the Alamo City this weekend to ignite your Fiesta spirit. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio is just a week away from kicking off it’s biggest party of the year. So dust off your flower crowns this Easter weekend and kickstart your Fiesta spirit ahead of all the … Read more
Not only is this baby chick a symbol of hope for its species, but it’s also a record-breaker. SAN ANTONIO — Springtime means baby animals are arriving at the San Antonio Zoo. Lots of babies are are born in the spring because it’s warmer, the days are longer, and there is more food available for … Read more
Monarch Trophy Studio said it recently got an invoice with a 30% tariff added for freight cost. SAN ANTONIO — It’s almost Fiesta time and a big part of the Fiesta tradition are the medals. Tariffs are on the minds of many and they are already having a rippling affect on all kinds of imports, … Read more
Norwegian DJ Kygo and “red dirt” country band Turnpike Troubadours will also headline during race weekend. AUSTIN, Texas — A country music superstar will take the stage during this year’s Formula 1 U.S. Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas (COTA). On Tuesday, COTA announced the music headliners for race weekend in October, including country legend … Read more
“It’s been an honor to serve the wonderful people of San Antonio in this city I love for nearly 50 years,” she said. SAN ANTONIO — After nearly five decades of dedicated service to the people of San Antonio, award-winning journalist and beloved news anchor Deborah Knapp has announced her retirement from KENS 5, effective … Read more