The driver was arrested after officers found 163 exotic creatures concealed in a truck trying to cross into Mexico, according to CBP. SAN ANTONIO — Twenty-four royal pythons, 11 spotted salamanders, four tarantulas, three bearded dragons—that’s just some of the dozens and dozens of reptiles that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says were hidden … Read more
The KENS 5 Weather Team issues an alert for Oct. 29 due to strong winds and dry conditions. SAN ANTONIO — Texans in the south-central part of the state should expect critical to near critical fire weather conditions Wednesday. The KENS 5 Weather Team has issued Impact Weather Alert Days on Oct. 29 due to … Read more
Joshua Garcia was arrested and fired this week, authorities in South Texas said. A grand jury had indicted him on multiple charges. SAN ANTONIO — Officials with the Del Rio Police Department say a detective was indicted and subsequently fired from the agency following a monthslong investigation centered on an accusation that he engaged in … Read more
Four local nonprofits were selected as this year’s Champions for Change. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs announced the distribution of nearly $100,000 in grant funding to local nonprofit organizations recognized for their extraordinary community impact via the “Champions for Change” endeavor. Through funds raised at the Champions for Change event, four local nonprofits … Read more
Trading card collectors will be at the Frost Bank Center in November. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs fans and trading card collectors will have plenty of reasons to head to the Frost Bank Center. The team announced that the Spurs Card Expo will take place at the arena on Saturday, November 22, from 11 … Read more
A train struck and killed a woman walking near the tracks in San Antonio, halting the train for several hours. SAN ANTONIO — A woman was killed after being hit by a train west of downtown San Antonio Tuesday morning, authorities said. San Antonio Police responded to a collision involving a train and pedestrian on … Read more
A man receives a 13-year sentence for sexual contact with a minor, admitting his wrongdoing. SAN ANTONIO — A man was sentenced Tuesday to more than 10 years in prison for repeatedly sexually abusing a minor. Robert Louis Ynostrosa Moreno II, 28, was sentenced to 13 years in prison and given a $1,000 fine Back … Read more