August 27 is when the San Antonio City Council could consider approving the terms sheet for a billion-dollar downtown Spurs arena. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio and Spurs Sports & Entertainment are closer to finalizing a terms agreement for a new downtown arena, according to officials. The development follows several days of … Read more
Plaintiffs in Texas are suing over a law requiring the Ten Commandments in schools, citing First Amendment concerns. SAN ANTONIO — On Friday a federal judge in San Antonio heard arguments in a lawsuit filed by parents from different religious backgrounds. They’re suing several Texas school districts, including North East ISD, Alamo Heights ISD, and … Read more
Environmental activists say this is a step backwards, but oil and gas experts say it is needed. SAN ANTONIO — In July, President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Treasury Department to eliminate some clean energy incentives. That could affect the bills of homeowners across Texas. One of the industries that will take … Read more
No arrest have been announced, but San Antonio authorities are investigating it as an abandonment case. SAN ANTONIO — Eight disabled people were found living in disturbing conditions inside a northeast-San Antonio home Thursday, after a neighbor called 911 when one resident ran for help, authorities say. San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officers responded to … Read more
According to MCSO, Carl John Butcho II stole over $200,000 from clients while posing as “Lance Miller,” the owner of the Charleston Lane Wedding Venue in Willis. WILLIS, Texas — Austin police have arrested a man who’s accused of stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from couples while posing as the owner of a Willis … Read more
54-year-old David Botello, aka “Torito,” “Bully” or “Bully-Man” was a “lieutenant of lieutenants” in the Texas Mexican Mafia, according to court documents. SAN ANTONIO — A Texas Mexican Mafia gang member from San Antonio has been sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for his role in a meth trafficking conspiracy. 54-year-old David Botello, aka … 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 Friday night and Saturday. … Read more