Davy Crockett’s legacy comes alive at the Alamo with 239th birthday celebration

The Alamo celebrates Davy Crockett’s 239th birthday with a costumed historian and special events today. SAN ANTONIO — Saturday marks the birthday of one of the most infamous men who defended the Alamo and the celebration took place right where he stood in the 1800s. David, better known as Davy Crockett, would be 239 years … Read more

Man’s body found on sidewalk by mailman, cause of death remains unknown, SAPD says

The man was pronounced dead at the scene by EMS. SAN ANTONIO — A mailman discovered a man’s body on a sidewalk west of downtown Saturday morning, according to San Antonio police.  SAPD was called to the 200 block of Dorris Street around 11 a.m.  Upon arrival, officers found an unresponsive man lying on the … Read more

SAPD: Teen shows up at south-side home asking for help after getting grazed by bullet, police looking for suspect

Police say the incident could have been an accident. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are looking for the suspect responsible for a south-side shooting early Saturday morning.  Police say a 16-year-old girl showed up at a home off the 5800 block of Analissa around 2 a.m. asking for help.  According to SAPD, the girl’s … Read more

Man points gun at brother, flees from San Antonio police, authorities say

Police are still looking for the suspect. SAN ANTONIO — A man allegedly threatened his family with a gun before fleeing from San Antonio police Friday evening, according to a police report.  Authorities were called to an east-side home on the 5000 block of Bernadine Drive around 6 p.m. for a reported family disturbance involving … Read more

Isolated rain showers expected throughout the day, flooding no longer a threat | Weather Impact Alert

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 brought scattered rainfall across South-Central Texas on Saturday morning. The National Weather Service initially … Read more