Abbott said the new laws will help defend private property rights, which he calls a cornerstone of Texas values. AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott signed two bills into law to close loopholes and provide stronger enforcement to remove illegal squatters from homes. Abbott on Thursday signed Senate Bills 38 and 1333. SB 38 streamlines … Read more
Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — IMPACT DAYS: Saturday, Aug. 16 Reason: Scattered heavy rain possible in San Antonio area. The breakdown A tropical disturbance in the Gulf is expected to spread scattered rainfall across South-Central Texas on Saturday. The National Weather … Read more
Deepak Kandel, 31, was charged with first-degree murder after police say he admitted to stabbing 30-year-old Akshay Gupta on a CapMetro bus in May. AUSTIN, Texas — A man who police say admitted to stabbing another man on a CapMetro bus in May has been deemed incompetent to stand trial, according to online court records. … Read more
Harmony Hills is one of just 95 campuses statewide to make a jump from C in 2024 to A in 2025 in the TEA school accountability ratings. SAN ANTONIO — School accountability ratings are in for the past two academic years, and one San Antonio elementary school received top marks — drawing a visit from … Read more
With nearly four years of sold-out shows under their belt, the San Antonio show comedy production is now appearing at the Woodlawn as its ambitions grow. SAN ANTONIO — If you’ve never heard or even wondered why a close-knit group of improv comedians would sing “How to roll a diiiice” to the tune of The … Read more
Dynamic Prep’s Marcus Spears Jr. is ranked No. 1 in his class in Texas, according to 247Sports. DALLAS — Marcus Spears Jr., the son of former Dallas Cowboys defensive end and current ESPN analyst Marcus Spears, has been ranked the nation’s top basketball prospect in the Class of 2027 by SportsCenter. Spears Jr., a power … Read more
“Our children’s deaths cannot be in vain,” said a spokesperson for Campaign for Camp Safety. AUSTIN, Texas — The families of 27 Camp Mystic campers who died in the catastrophic Hill Country floods in July met with Texas’ top leaders at the state capitol Thursday to continue pushing for change. The parents met with Gov. … Read more