More Texans could struggle to afford groceries under SNAP changes
More than 3 million Texans rely on food stamp benefits.
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First a kangaroo, now a llama on the loose: ‘Captain’ safely captured after roaming Elmendorf streets, police say
A day after a kangaroo was on the loose in Elmendorf, police now say a llama was seen roaming the city. ELMENDORF, Texas — A day after a kangaroo was on the loose in Elmendorf, police now say another animal took their turn to roam the city. Around 2:40 p.m. Thursday, an officer was driving … Read more
Witnesses claim child was behind wheel in early morning San Antonio crash
Police records do not list the age of the driver, but witnesses at the scene told KENS 5 the driver appeared to be a young girl. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police responded to a two-vehicle crash early Monday morning near the intersection of South Zarzamora and Monterey Street, where multiple witnesses claimed a child … Read more
Bystander shot during road rage incident on northwest side, SAPD says
San Antonio police were called to the area of O’Connor Road and Misty Run Drive for a shooting in progress around 2:30 p.m. Author: Marcus Risen, Vanessa Croix, Eugene De La Cruz (KENS 5) Published: 3:23 PM CDT May 21, 2026 Updated: 3:23 PM CDT May 21, 2026 SAN ANTONIO — A bystander was taken … Read more
Texas Board of Nursing suspends Camp Mystic health officer amid flood evacuation allegations
The complaints filed against Mary Elizabeth Eastland allege that she abandoned campers and staff during the deadly floods last year and saved her own children. KERRVILLE, Texas — The Texas Board of Nursing has temporarily suspended the license of the Camp Mystic chief health officer for her alleged actions during the floods. The complaints filed … Read more
H-E-B stuns customers by announcing closure of longtime Texas store
The store was built in the early 1980s.
NTSB preliminary report: Gas leak may have caused April explosions on Preston Hollow Drive
After the blasts, CPS Energy crews discovered a leak in a service line connected to a nearby home located between the two explosion sites. SAN ANTONIO — Federal investigators say two natural gas-fueled home explosions that occurred along Preston Hollow Drive last month may be linked to a gas leak in the neighborhood. According to … Read more