San Antonio Zoo offers $8 tickets to Bexar County residents on Friday for Locals Day

The zoo says this week’s event will spotlight City Council District 9. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio families looking for a spring outing can head to the San Antonio Zoo on Friday for discounted admission during its latest Locals Day event. According to the San Antonio Zoo, Bexar County residents can purchase $8 tickets on … Read more

San Antonio mayor seeks community input on affordable housing and child care strategies

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones urges residents to provide input on new reports detailing strategies to enhance affordable housing and early learning access in San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones is calling on residents to weigh in after releasing two major reports focused on San Antonio’s future. One report addresses affordable housing, while … Read more

San Antonio police union president announces plans to retire amid contract negotiations

Danny Diaz will retire as president of the San Antonio Police Officers’ Association at the end of May amid ongoing contract talks with the city. SAN ANTONIO — Another leadership change is underway at the San Antonio Police Department as the president of the San Antonio Police Officers’ Association has announced plans to retire. Danny … Read more

Texas veterans split on federal move to auto-register for military draft

Pending administrative review, the new registration process for the military draft is expected to be in place in December. SAN ANTONIO — The federal government is moving toward automatically registering eligible young men into a military draft pool beginning in December.   For decades, men ages 18-25 have been required to self-register through the Selective Service … Read more

Police chase from Seguin to San Antonio leads to arrest of man on BCSO’s Top 20 Offenders List

Kristopher Shadd Friday was wanted on several violent felony warrants before allegedly leading officers on a dangerous pursuit across city lines. SAN ANTONIO — A 27-year-old man wanted on multiple violent felony warrants was arrested after allegedly leading officers on a vehicle pursuit from Seguin into San Antonio. Around 1:53 p.m. on Thursday, the Seguin … Read more

Feral hogs caught on camera near San Antonio’s Salado Creek as wild pig population surges

Wild hogs near the Frost Bank Center highlight the growing challenge posed by the state’s sizable wild pig population. SAN ANTONIO — At a 1920’s homestead on Salado Creek, just a little over one mile from the Frost Bank Center, a critter cam captured wild images Wednesday night. A few minutes before 10 p.m. a … Read more

Spurs taking on Mavericks and likely Rookie of the Year Cooper Flagg on Friday night on KENS 5: What to know

The Spurs lead the season against their in-state foes, 3-0. Will Wemby play? SAN ANTONIO — There are only two games left in the San Antonio Spurs’ regular season before they embark on their first playoff journey since 2019. The 61-19 Spurs have clinched the No. 2 seed in the playoffs and will await the … Read more