Trump administration relaxes regulations on industries producing methane

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

SAPD: Several people abandoned with ‘no power or water’ on northeast side

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

Man arrested after 12 couples paid for weddings that never happened, Montgomery County sheriff says

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

Texas Mexican Mafia member from San Antonio sentenced for role in meth trafficking conspiracy

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

Excessive rain could be coming to SA this weekend. But when? | 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 is expected to spread scattered rainfall across South-Central Texas on Friday night and Saturday. … Read more

24 suspects, including 1 from San Antonio, charged in one of ‘largest’ deer breeding operations

“Ghost Deer” operation in 2024 leaves two dozen suspects facing multiple felony charges. Half are from Jim Wells, Aransas, San Patricio and Nueces County. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — An investigation uncovering several deer breeding violations has left 24 people facing several felony charges. The Texas Parks and Wildlife said an operation in 2024 known as … Read more