One week out from the election, the Spurs says they’re focused on the ballot box and confident voters will give the green light to fund a downtown arena. SAN ANTONIO — One week out from a pivotal election that will shape the next steps of the San Antonio Spurs’ downtown arena dreams, early voters continue to … Read more
The identity of the deceased has not been released as the next of kin has not been notified. WILSON COUNTY, Texas — One person is dead and several others are injured after a Wilson County crash Tuesday morning, officials say. At about 9:37 a.m., Wilson County Sheriff’s Office was called to the 10000 block of … Read more
Officials say the child, age unknown at the moment, has been taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. SAN ANTONIO — A child has been taken to the hospital after being hit by a vehicle on the northwest side, SAFD says. Not much is confirmed at the moment, but SAFD says the child was struck … Read more
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