Matt Houston
KENS 5
San Antonio, TX, United States
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Pete Arredondo sought to upgrade his discharge status with Uvalde CISD. The district didn't fight it.
Arredondo won an appeal to upgrade his discharge status because the school district did not object, a Texas 2036 report says. → Read More
San Antonio Zoo CEO credited with saving rocker Bret Michaels' life in 2010
"It's an unreal story, but a really fun connection for me to have that with the band," Tim Morrow told KENS 5 Friday. → Read More
'I just want a flood up there': Viral Tik Tok shows Medina Lake before and after historic drought
The National Weather Service expects La Niña, a dry weather pattern, to loosen its three-year grip on Texas. → Read More
Explosive-sniffing dogs working Super Bowl trained in San Antonio
Almost every dog securing State Farm Stadium learned to detect explosives at JBSA Lackland. → Read More
To curb violent crime, San Antonio police are trying something new
The San Antonio Police Department is using a new strategy to curb violent crime. The plan's first prong simply requires officers to sit in their cars. → Read More
Icy tree limbs may cause power outages, Hill Country electricity providers warn
"We're preparing for outages," said Tachi Hinojosa, CEO of Central Texas Electric Co-op. "It's not a matter of 'if,' but 'when.'" → Read More
Harlandale ISD exploring four-day workweek
A spokesperson said discussions of a shorter week for students and teachers are in the beginning stages, and no final decision has been made. → Read More
San Antonio woman hit by two different drunk drivers on same night, mourning husband believes
"She went off to the side of the road, dazed and confused," Bill Conaway said. "That's when the other car came." → Read More
San Antonio venue cancels upcoming drag shows after threats
"We're now being made to feel unsafe in our own space," Starlighter owners said in a statement posted to Instagram. → Read More
WATCH: SAPD bodycam video shows officer responding to city councilman's home after alleged hit-and-run
Clayton Perry has been charged in connection with the Sunday night accident. → Read More
Your cameras might be welcoming the internet into your home. Here's how to fix that.
A public camera database spotlights the potential for cybercrime if you don't take care to lock down your devices. → Read More
Gov. Abbott open to expanding gambling options in Texas, spokesperson says
Casino operators have donated nearly $2.5 million to Abbott's re-election campaign since 2021. → Read More
Here's where Visit San Antonio will open their first overseas office
Staff will court international travelers, who typically outspend local visitors. The efforts could also help secure more direct flights from San Antonio to Europe. → Read More
Interim Uvalde superintendent frequently tapped to oversee transitions, stabilize emotions
Gary Patterson, former head of East Central ISD schools, has served as an interim superintendent at six different districts in seven years. → Read More
New immigration rule likely to affect operations at San Antonio's Migrant Resource Center
The rule bars Venezuelans from entering the United States to seek asylum without prior approval. → Read More
Political ad blitz begins, uniquely impacting San Antonio
San Antonio residents are likely to see more political ads than other Texans this year, since the market hosts the state's only competitive congressional districts. → Read More
San Antonio announces plan to allocate $26 million for mental health care
Most of the money will be awarded through grants to local organizations. → Read More
How often are refugees granted asylum?
People seeking asylum legally enter the United States, but they aren't always granted permanent residence. → Read More
Uvalde families can now apply for shares of $16 million victims' fund
Applications for the Uvalde Together We Rise fund opened Tuesday. The foundation will accept donations through Oct. 20. → Read More
Natural gas suppliers must weatherize by December, Railroad Commission decides
In a final step toward correcting problems which led to rolling blackouts last winter, the Railroad Commission set weatherization rules for natural gas suppliers. → Read More