Judge reverts former school police chief Pete Arredondo’s honorable discharge status after Uvalde CISD’s challenge

UVALDE, Texas – Former Uvalde CISD Police Chief Pete Arredondo, who was fired for cause, had previously won an appeal to remove a blemish from his discharge file. However, that honorable discharge has now reverted back to a general discharge after a judge ruled in favor of the district’s challenge. The honorable discharge decision had … Read more

Oil field explosion reported in Dimmit County

KENS 5 is working to find out more. SAN ANTONIO — Authorities are responding to an apparent “oil field explosion” in Dimmit County, located about 100 miles southwest of San Antonio.  Dimmit County Fire Rescue posted on Facebook shortly after 3 p.m. that crews were heading to the scene, saying there were “reported casualties.” Sheriff Chris … Read more

Diabetes remains pervasive in San Antonio as doctors warn 1-in-6 are diagnosed locally

SAN ANTONIO – More than 16% of San Antonio residents have diabetes, according to UT Health San Antonio. The latest census numbers show our area has more than 1.4 million people, which equates to more than 220,000 members of our community with diabetes. “Fast food. You know, we do construction, so it’s like no good … Read more