WEATHER IMPACT ALERT: Critical fire weather conditions continue across south-central Texas this week

Fire weather conditions are at dangerous levels throughout the work week. SAN ANTONIO — The KENS 5 Weather Team has called for Weather Impact Alert Day for Monday through Wednesday, March 17-19, due to elevated fire danger. After a day off on Thursday, we’ll have another alert day Friday, March 21. Another breezy and dry … Read more

Evacuations underway as new wildfire burns in Gillespie County

Evacuations are underway in Gillespie County as a new wildfire spreads near I-10 in the area of Duderstadt Road. GILLESPIE COUNTY, Texas — Evacuations are underway after a new wildfire sparked in Gillespie County on Monday. According to the Gillespie County Communications Center 911 Emergency Dispatch, the fire is burning off Interstate Highway 10 and … Read more

City of San Antonio launches initiative to help laid off federal government employees secure new jobs

Workforce Solutions Alamo is urging impacted employees to consider attending one of their job fairs and calling their help line at 210-224-4357. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio and Workforce Solutions Alamo have united in an effort to help laid off federal government employees seek new employment.  “When there’s a crisis that hits, … Read more

City of San Antonio proposes new program to hire federal workers amid nationwide job cuts

Workforce Solutions Alamo is urging impacted employees to consider attending one of their job fairs and calling their help line at 210-224-4357. SAN ANTONIO — The City of San Antonio and Workforce Solutions Alamo have united in an effort to help laid off federal government employees seek new employment.  “When there’s a crisis that hits, … Read more

Local pub brings the luck of the Irish to San Antonio with St. Patrick’s Day celebration

The Cottage Pub celebrated St. Patrick’s Day with Irish music, dancers and food. SAN ANTONIO — The Cottage Pub brought a taste of Ireland to San Antonio with a full day of St. Patrick’s Day festivities on Monday complete with live music, Irish dancers and plenty of traditional food and drinks. The event promised a … Read more