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Researchers point to infrastructure and lack of shade, greenery as reasons pockets of San Antonio see higher temperatures
SAN ANTONIO — Record-breaking heat this week claimed the life of one person, a 46-year -old woman who died from heat stroke just North of downtown Thursday. Researchers with UTSA say this area is one of the hottest in the city. Through years of research UTSA professors Esteban Lopez...
Verify: Yes, you need to obey school zones, even if the school is no longer open
SAN ANTONIO — 15 SAISD campuses that closed this summer as part of a "rightsizing plan" to combat declining enrollment, are still owned by the district. As KENS5's Jeremy Baker reports in tonight's Verify, there seems to be a little confusion when it comes to the school zones surrounding each school.
SAISD says improvements have been made to reduce lead in water, but refuse to make anyone available for questions on how
SAN ANTONIO – The CDC said no amount of lead in water is safe for kids to drink, but the San Antonio Independent School District said it has worked to lower the amount detected in its schools. For months, KSAT Investigates has been digging into how the district is...
'It was like a gut punch' | SA attorneys share thoughts on colleague killed in Shavano Park murder-suicide
SAN ANTONIO — Those in San Antonio’s legal community are shocked and saddened after learning one of their own was killed in a murder-suicide this week. “It was like a gut punch,” said personal injury lawyer Rudy Vasquez. Jerry Hernandez, 61, had more than 30 years of...
SAPD: 13-year-old charged with several felonies after early morning shooting and chase
SAN ANTONIO — A neighbor who calls himself David said he was shaken awake just before 2 a.m. Friday by the sound of rapid, close gunshots. David said "Maybe five or more shots, rapid shots, that sounded very close to our home. It sounded like a shootout." David added...
McCollum’s young volleyball team dominates Jefferson in SAISD Tournament
SAN ANTONIO – The 2024 San Antonio ISD Volleyball Tournament is an early-season opportunity for teams looking to piece wins together and build camaraderie. For the McCollum Cowboys — a team with one senior, seven juniors, three sophomores and four freshmen — getting a dominant win can be a confidence boost for the rest of the non-district play.
Local radio station spreads PSA to help prevent hot-car deaths
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — This week we have reported on the deaths of two children, both under the age of two, who passed away after being left in a vehicle. Tonight, a local radio station is dialing in to help prevent any hot car deaths from happening again. The...
What The Cluck? San Antonio Restaurant Owner Gets Busted for Drug Trafficking……Again
If you're a fan of the show Breaking Bad, then this story may sound eerily familiar... Picture this: The owner of a popular chicken joint is caught arranging drug deliveries with an undercover FBI agent. And it doesn't help that the hapless restaurateur already has a history of run-ins with the feds.
Valley’s newest doctors are twin sisters who focus on family
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... McALLEN — As fraternal twins, sisters Jacqueline and Juliana Falcon from Rio Grande City share much of their lives, from movie interests, to food, to music. Sometimes it’s as though they even share the same thoughts. You can now add the medical...
The City of Temple declared as a Brew City Destination — causing growth and economic opportunities for local businesses
Temple, TX (FOX 44) — The brewery industry is thriving and it’s a great economic opportunity for local businesses. The Texas Craft Brewers Guild rolled out this year to highlight Texas itself as a craft beer destination and help with tourism. One stop that caught their eye is Temple. Temple offers a unique experience with […]
Dallas City Council Confronts Legal Challenge Over State Fair of Texas Gun Ban as Attorney General Ken Paxton Sets Ultimatum
The debate around the State Fair of Texas' recent gun ban has escalated to the doors of the Dallas City Council as Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issues a threat of legal action. The council convened in a closed session to deliberate on the new gun policy, which was implemented after a shooting incident at the fair last year left three people injured. According to CBS News, Paxton's ultimatum underlines the policy's conflict with state laws that permit licensed gun owners to carry firearms on government-owned properties.
TxDOT launches "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign
TEXAS, USA — The Texas Department of Transportation announced the launch of its "Drive Sober. No Regrets" campaign. With Labor Day weekend happening next week, TxDOT is encouraging Texans not to drink and drive by launching its statewide "Drive Sober. No Regrets" drunk driving prevention campaign. They're reminding Texans not to drink and drive, and to always choose a sober ride, such as a designated driver or taking advantage of rideshare and taxi services, public transportation or staying in one location until they're sober enough to drive.
Expert Warns of Rodent Surge in Texas
Texas appears to be primed for a spike in rodent infestations. Nothing makes me cringe like the thought of rodents living in my home. Having a single rat find its way into my home is enough to make me want to pack up and leave. But an infestation? Yeah, it’s time to scorch the earth at that point.
What to Know About Texas Corporal Punishment Laws
Illinois just banned corporal punishment in all schools and it became just the fifth state to do so. It's 2024 and only five states in the country have banned corporal punishment- and Texas is not one of them. Corporal punishment refers to the use of physical force with the intention...
Texas Lottery Confirms Big Money Winner in Mega Millions Drawing on Friday
Someone in Texas is waking up one million dollars richer, as Texas Lottery officials confirmed one of the big winners of the Mega Millions drawing on Friday, August 23, 2024, came from a ticket bought in Abilene. The jackpot winner won a cool million for correctly matching five of the...
Harris Co. Fugitive Added to Texas’ 10 Most Wanted Criminal Immigrants List
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) has added Jose Miguel Zelaya-Ponce to the Texas 10 Most Wanted Criminal Illegal Immigrants List. Texas Crime Stoppers is now offering a cash reward of up to $3,000 for information leading to Zelaya-Ponce’s arrest. All tips are guaranteed to be anonymous.
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