The Duke fire consumed 45 properties, including 13 homes and 32 outbuildings. ATASCOSA COUNTY, Texas — While the Duke Fire is now 100% contained, neighbors in Bexar and Atascosa counties are coming together to heal and rebuild. “This fire just raged all over back there,” said Cathy Davis. Strong winds and dry vegetation Tuesday … Read more
Authorities first responded to the fire burning near Interstate 37 and Southton Road around 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, staying through the evening to monitor hotspots. SAN ANTONIO — Officials say 182 homes were evacuated in a southeast-San Antonio community as Bexar County crews responded to a large brush fire that officials now say is 85% contained … Read more
Chelsea Hall is a school counselor at Pershing Elementary in SAISD. SAN ANTONIO — A San Antonio ISD School Counselor made it to Wheel of Fortune. Chelsea Hall was on Wednesday night’s episode that aired on KENS5. The counselor at Pershing Elementary School said appearing on the show runs in the family. Her sister was … Read more
As the driver got out to check on the man who was underneath the motorcycle due to the crash, a GMC Terrain crashed into the motorcycle and ran over the man. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the man who was struck by two vehicles while riding his motorcycle in … Read more
The school says the worker had been employed at the campus for a long period of time. SAN ANTONIO — The Bexar County Medical Examiner’s Office has identified the employee who died after being crushed by a commercial lawnmower at Northwest Vista College on Monday. The landscaper has been identified as 55-year-old Jorge Gonzalez. The … Read more
The CEO of the National Parks Conservation Association says the directive from President Trump will impact 34 facilities nationwide. San Antonio is no exception. SAN ANTONIO — Nearly three dozen National Parks visitors centers, museums and law enforcement facilities are shutting down. San Antonio is no exception. Park Headquarters for our historic Missions is set … Read more
The Duke and Calaveras fires burned dozens of structures south of San Antonio, on a day when the flames were fanned by whipping winds. SAN ANTONIO — Lives were upended and homes reduced to rubble when a perfect storm of extreme winds and extremely dry conditions sparked a pair of fast-moving wildfires in far south … Read more