Volunteers who make Fiesta flowers for NIOSA spend all year preparing

When people walk through the gates, they see an explosino of color handcrafted by volunteers who spend the whole year preparing. SAN ANTONIO — It’s a special year for Fiesta favorite, Night in Old San Antonio, or NIOSA, this year.  2023 is the 75th anniversary celebration of the iconic event that is expected to attract … Read more

After woman pays off car, suspects break into vehicle and use it to commit other crimes, police say

The woman said that her kids walked out of the apartment complex to where she normally parks, but no vehicle was there. SAN ANTONIO — A woman had just paid off her car when four suspects broke into the vehicle and drove away, using the car to commit more burglaries. The San Antonio Police Department … Read more

‘Justice was not served’ | Family of slain SAISD officer angered by plea deals

Two men were accused of killing Det. Cliff Martinez in 2019. District Attorney Joe Gonzales says the evidence did not support capital murder charges. SAN ANTONIO — A family is furious after the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office dropped capital murder charges in the death of an officer, and bargained with his accused killers. Detective … Read more

San Antonio police prepared to tackle drunk driving, other safety issues for 2023 Fiesta

Fiesta’s Incident Commander says they’ll have officers and additional support staff so people can enjoy the annual celebration safely. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police are preparing for a safe Fiesta experience for the many people expected to attend. The department will have its officers covering all major events downtown including NIOSA, Oyster Bake, Taste … Read more

Dog bites woman outside San Antonio business; owner tries to drive away, hitting two people, deputies say

SAN ANTONIO — Our KENS 5 crew captured the moments that deputies tracked down a man accused of running over two people, then taking off. Bexar County deputies said it started with a dog bite at a business on FM 1560 near Culebra Road and Alamo Parkway. That’s where staff at the business told authorities … Read more