Nearly 100-year-old historic San Antonio library marks a defining moment
Did you know? San Antonio’s first branch library was also the only one ever built in a public park.
‘It’s gross!’ | Spring Branch homeowners angry over yellow water. KENS 5 contacted the water company to find out what’s happening.
TCEQ received 17 complaints of poor water quality near Canyon Lake. What is Texas Water Company doing to fix it? SPRING BRANCH, Texas — Linda Shaw turned on the water faucet in the middle of August to find brown and yellow water coming out of the tap. It was disgusting, but she hoped it was … Read more
Lyft driver ambushed in San Antonio | ‘Gun was pointed at my head’
The ambush happened near Edgewood Veterans Stadium. SAN ANTONIO — A late-night Lyft ride nearly turned deadly for a San Antonio driver who says bullets tore through his windshield in a terrifying ambush early Sunday morning. Naazir Hinojosa was behind the wheel around 1 a.m. when he accepted a ride request near the John F. … Read more
Annual PKD walk takes place this Saturday
The walk aims to raise funds to research deadly polycystic kidney disease with the hopes of finding a cure. SAN ANTONIO — KENS5 has been a proud supporter of the Polycystic Kidney Foundation and their annual walk to bring attention to a disease that has no cure. The journey for patients can be unique and … Read more
Community visions emerge as SAISD seeks new life for vacant schools
SAISD seeks proposals to repurpose vacant buildings, focusing on community benefits. SAN ANTONIO — Over a dozen vacant buildings are up for grabs as SAISD continues its efforts to repurpose them. The district is seeking to lease the buildings and is now accepting applications. Right now, they’re accepting proposals for five former schools. San Antonio … Read more
Bexar County DA won’t pursue criminal charges after dozens of migrants were flown to Martha’s Vineyard in 2022
Sheriff Javier Salazar, who pushed for a criminal case to be pursued, called the decision “regrettable.” SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County District Attorney’s Office said Wednesday that it wouldn’t pursue criminal charges after about 50 migrants were taken by plane from San Antonio to an island off the coast of Massachusetts in September 2022, … Read more
SAPD identifies officer who shot knife-wielding 16-year-old
Police responded to the south side Monday morning, where the teen allegedly “aggressively” approached them with a knife. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio police officer who shot a teenager as he allegedly came at police with a knife in hand earlier this week has been identified as Jeffrey Pratt, who has been with the force … Read more