Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — IMPACT DAYS: Thursday, Aug. 21 and Friday, Aug. 22 Reason: Heavy rain and localized flooding possible in areas of the San Antonio region. The breakdown There is a marginal risk for excessive rain for … Read more
“We are asking for the community’s help right now, to help us weather the storm,” Magik Theatre Managing Director Mel Zarb-Cousin said. SAN ANTONIO — The Magik Theatre, located near Hemisfair, is facing a $300,000 loss in revenue. Managing Director Mel Zarb-Cousin said ongoing construction along South Alamo Street is largely to blame. “We are … Read more
The venue carries an estimated price tag of $1.3 billion. SAN ANTONIO — Talks between the City of San Antonio and the Spurs could reach a major checkpoint Thursday, when City Council is scheduled to vote on approving a term sheet between the two entities—and accelerating planning for a new downtown basketball arena. The arena … Read more
“In today’s digital age, we must continue to fight to protect Texas kids from deceptive and exploitative technology,” said Ken Paxton. AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating AI chatbot companies for potentially deceiving children about mental health services. The investigation targets companies including Meta AI Studio and Character.ai. Paxton claims these … Read more
It’s in the family, after all, with their mother having worked for the Tarrant County Sheriff’s Department when they were growing up. FORT WORTH, Texas — When your job is one of the most dangerous, it’s no surprise a father who has been a Fort Worth police officer for more than 25 years would check … Read more
DOOLITTLE, Mo. — A tractor-trailer carrying 40,000 pounds of ribeye steaks caught fire Monday morning on Interstate 44. According to the Doolittle Rural Fire Protection District, firefighters responded Monday morning to a tractor-trailer fire near mile marker 174 on eastbound I-44. The tractor-trailer was carrying the ribeye steaks, and according to the fire department, the … Read more
Texas counties need key funding bills to recover from flooding damage and build siren systems. Where are those bills right now? AUSTIN, Texas — Texas lawmakers are working on key bills designed to help counties recover from the horrible July 4th flooding and be better prepared in the future. On Friday, those bills died at … Read more