‘I want justice’: San Antonio family demands answers after arrest in fatal shooting of...
SAN ANTONIO – Even after an arrest, the family of a 21-year-old man shot and killed on the West Side this week still has questions. “He was a father,” his girlfriend, Miracle Rivas, said. “He was a grandson. He was a son.”. Pedro Jaramillo died on Monday....
Honduran national accused of attacking federal officers at detention center
SAN ANTONIO - A Honduran National is facing federal charges after allegedly attacking two federal officers. On Friday, the United States Department of Justice announced that Jorge Alberto Maradiaga-Carias had made his first appearance at a federal court in San Antonio. Court documents allege that Maradiaga-Carias...
Eight gorillas coming soon to new ‘Congo Falls’ at San Antonio Zoo
SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio will soon be celebrating the return of gorillas at the zoo after more than thirty years. San Antonio Zoo will soon be home to eight Western Lowland gorillas in a huge, two-acre exhibit called Congo Falls. The exhibit is set to open in late 2025, but in the meantime, KENS 5 is learning more...
FBI agents, Bexar County Sheriff spotted at SWAT situation on the West Side
UPDATE (11:40 a.m.) - The SWAT situation has since been cleared, with one SWAT vehicle being towed from the scene with a flat tire. SAN ANTONIO - An active law enforcement situation has been reported west of Downtown, with a SWAT team reportedly on scene. Around 10:15 a.m. on Friday,...
‘Won’t get away with this’: Suzanne Simpson’s sister arrested, accused of harassing accused killer’s...
SAN ANTONIO — The sister of Suzanne Simpson has been arrested after allegedly harassing relatives of Suzanne's husband, Brad, with voice messages and emails that accused them of killing the 51-year-old Olmos Park woman who disappeared a year ago. Brad Simpson is charged in his wife's murder and has...
San Antonio ranks fourth among most bilingual cities in US, study finds
SAN ANTONIO – Nearly 30% of San Antonio residents are bilingual, placing the city fourth among the most bilingual cities in the United States, according to a news release. The Preply study analyzed U.S. Census Bureau data from the 25 largest U.S. cities to identify residents who speak another language at home and...
This is San Fernando Cathedral, The Oldest Church In Texas
Imagine the stories these walls could tell, especially with ties to the Alamo and a history that stretches back to 1750.
San Antonio’s Bill Miller fires up first-ever rewards app
The branding at Bill Miller Bar-B-Q might be retro, but the beloved San Antonio chain is entering the digital age. On Friday, October 3, the barbecue joint launched its first-ever app, complete with a loyalty rewards program. According to a restaurant announcement, the app is now available on Google Play...
Mayor floats maxing out water utility’s financial contribution to city to help close budget...
The San Antonio Water System sends 4% of its gross monthly revenue to the city, which could be raised to 5%.
San Antonio police chief blasts media outlets for detailed reports on mayor’s security staff
Sign up for TPR Today, Texas Public Radio's newsletter that brings our top stories to your inbox each morning. San Antonio Police Chief William McManus is blasting local media outlets for sharing too much information about the mayor's security detail. TPR was not one of those media outlets to report...
