Winter Storm Warning extended to Bexar County ahead of weekend arctic front | 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, Jan. 24 through Tuesday morning, Jan. 27 Reason: Modified arctic air and a chance for freezing rain, with some ice accumulation possible. The breakdown An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect from … Read more

Space heater suspected in fire at east-side home as San Antonio braces for arctic cold

San Antonio firefighters believe a space heater is to blame for a fire that broke out at an east-side home on Friday morning. SAN ANTONIO — Flames broke out behind a home east of downtown late Friday morning, according to the San Antonio Fire Department. Officials said firefighters were called around 10:30 a.m. to the … Read more

Woman charged with arson, burglary, accused of trying to set the Comal County GOP office on fire

A woman faces charges of arson and burglary after allegedly setting a small fire at Comal County Republican Headquarters. COMAL COUNTY, Texas — A woman is charged with arson and burglary after officials say she started a small fire at the Comal County Republican Headquarters.  Crews were called out to the 200 block of Landa … Read more

Authorities search for missing Bexar County teen last seen leaving for school on Thursday

BCSO is searching for 16-year-old Journey Castillo whose last known location was Taft High School on the far west side. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance locating a missing teen last seen leaving her residence for school Thursday morning. BCSO is searching for 16-year-old Journey Castillo … Read more

How best to protect your plants ahead of the freeze? Here’s what the experts say.

As a San Antonio cold snap looms, Fanick’s Garden Center is offering essential tips for plant protection and resilience through the freeze. SAN ANTONIO — A weathered sign outside Fanick’s Garden Center on Holmgreen Road quietly proclaims their deep connection to green growth: “Established 1939.” It’s an east-San Antonio oasis where the roots are now … Read more