‘I can’t stop feeling guilty that I’m here’ | After deadly I-35 crash, witness who confronted alleged driver opens up

Newly released court documents describe a chaotic scene after a deadly pile-up on I-35 in North Austin last week. AUSTIN, Texas — Newly released court documents describe a chaotic scene after a deadly pile-up on Interstate 35 in North Austin last week.  Police say the driver of an 18-wheeler crashed into stopped traffic in a … Read more

‘It’s a sad situation’ | SA homeowner reacts after man is killed by police in her neighbor’s backyard

Investigators say the 43-year-old suspect pulled out a knife during a foot chase Sunday night. SAN ANTONIO — Homeowners in a northwest-side neighborhood where a man was shot and killed by police, say it happened in their neighbor’s backyard. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus said around 7 p.m. Sunday, an officer tried to pull … Read more

SA Stock Show & Rodeo offers emergency location for livestock affected by Crabapple Wildfire

SAN ANTONIO — Texans are coming together, lending a helping hand to those affected by the fires tearing through the Hill Country. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is stepping in to help. In a social media post Monday that an emergency location will be temporarily available for horses and cattle that need immediate … Read more

SA Stock Show & Rodeo opens facilities to victims of Gillespie County wildfires

SAN ANTONIO — Texans are coming together, lending a helping hand to those affected by the fires tearing through the Hill Country. The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is stepping in to help. In a social media post Monday that an emergency location will be temporarily available for horses and cattle that need immediate … Read more

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