Officials say the fire got into the attic space, which was difficult to get to due to the house “not being up to code” and having awkward construction. SAN ANTONIO — Four residents have been displaced after their home caught fire Thursday night, according to officials. At about 11 p.m., firefighters were called to the … Read more
On Thursday, Texas lawmakers passed a $1 billion education bill funding private school tuition that is expected to be signed by Governor Greg Abbott. SAN ANTONIO — Texas lawmakers have passed a $1 billion dollar education bill allowing public funds for private school tuition. SB2 is now heading to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk where he … Read more
More than 500 individuals’ Social Security numbers were made vulnerable as a result of the November 2024 attack, an attorney said. SAN ANTONIO — A “sophisticated ransomware attack” by a group known to the FBI impacted a San Antonio-based charter bus company in November, potentially exposing the private information of hundreds of personnel, an attorney … Read more
Atascosa County voters deciding on new emergency services district to improve response times. POTEET, Texas — Big changes could be coming to parts of Atascosa County, and voters now hold the decision in their hands. On Feb. 10, 2025, the Atascosa County Commissioners Court approved a special election to decide on the creation of Emergency … Read more
KENS 5 and Methodist Children’s Hospital are accepting monetary donations to benefit the cereal drive. Before his passing, Rowan Windham hoped to eliminate childhood hunger by collecting boxes upon boxes of cereal from his hospital room. In his honor, Methodist Children’s Hospital champions a cereal drive every year to help reach Rowan’s goal. This year, … Read more
If you know a child who exhibits leadership, compassion and selflessness, we want to hear from you! SAN ANTONIO — MAKE YOUR NOMINATION HERE: SAhealth.com/about-us/cereal-drive After the passing in 2016 of beloved patient and friend Rowan Windham, Methodist Children’s Hospital renamed its annual cereal drive to honor his legacy. To take it a step further, … Read more
The district said the driver is not an East Central student, parent or staff member. SAN ANTONIO — East Central ISD says one of their high school students was hospitalized after being struck by a vehicle shortly after school let out for the day. The district said the East Central High School student was crossing … Read more