‘All hands on deck’: USPS braces for busiest week of the year as holiday mail surges

USPS carriers say holiday demand has pushed package numbers to double or triple the norm—up to four times his usual deliveries and 50–60 extra packages daily. SAN ANTONIO — The holiday mail crunch has arrived, and the United States Postal Service (USPS) is preparing for what it expects to be its busiest week of the … Read more

Deputy recounts survival after shooting: ‘My kids, they need their daddy’

Bexar County Deputy Constable Darell Ward recounts surviving a gunman’s attack while serving an eviction. His reflections on life and gratitude highlight the chaos and unpredictability officers face daily. SAN ANTONIO — It’s a first person account of a terrifying situation. The Bexar County Deputy Constable who took a bullet while serving an eviction notice … Read more

BCSO makes arrests in 3 investigations into alleged child pornography, indecent exposure crimes

Bexar County’s sheriff said there could be more victims in all three cases. SAN ANTONIO — Three men are in custody after separate investigations by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office involving child victims, including one suspect accused of exchanging “pornographic material” with an undercover officer on the dark web.  That man, 47-year-old Cedric Wheeler, faces … Read more

New petition describes alleged tactics used by suspended Fort Hood doctor to record patients

A court petition outlines alleged exam room tactics used by a Fort Hood doctor that plaintiffs say exploited a power imbalance. FORT HOOD, Texas — A 20-page petition filed in the 146th Bell County District Court includes never before seen evidence against suspended OBGYN Maj. Blaine McGraw, who was assigned to Fort Hood. Earlier this … Read more

Argument over ‘hair clippers’ ends in deadly stabbing on San Antonio’s west side, according to arrest warrant

The victim’s final word lead police to a suspect, nearly a year after a west-side stabbing turned deadly, SAPD says. SAN ANTONIO — Nearly a year after a brutal stabbing on the city’s west side, San Antonio police say the man responsible for the attack that later turned deadly, is now behind bars. According to … Read more

KENS 5 journalists, John Jay High School students team up to help sort Angel Tree gifts

KENS 5 volunteers and their Communities In Schools mentees helped sort thousands of Angel Tree donations that will reach more than 6,000 children across San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Thousands of donated Christmas gifts are being sorted this week at the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree headquarters. On Tuesday, KENS 5 team members were among the … Read more

Military and community leaders unite to address veteran mental health crisis after recent suicides

The Grunt Style Foundation is pushing safer prescribing practices and full transparency from clinicians to patients about potential side effects of certain drugs. SAN ANTONIO — A group of military organizations and community groups gathered at VFW Post 76 for an emergency meeting focused on strengthening mental health support for veterans nationwide.  The meeting comes … Read more