KENS CARES: Support our veterans | Donate to K9s For Warriors to help save veterans’ lives

The non-profit organization trains dogs, most of which are rescues, to become service dogs for veterans struggling with PTSD and other invisible wounds of war. SAN ANTONIO — KENS 5 is supporting K9s For Warriors and their mission to train dogs to serve a special purpose. Every day in the United States, approximately 20 veterans … Read more

Texas hospitals are now required to ask patients for their citizenship status

One Latino civil rights organization has released a new set of guidelines to inform people of their federally protected rights while getting medical care. SAN ANTONIO — Texas hospitals are now mandated to ask patients their legal status as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order announced in August.  The Texas Health and Human Services … Read more

Texas hospitals now required to ask patients for their citizenship status

One Latino civil rights organization has released a new set of guidelines to inform people of their federally-protected rights to accessing medical care. SAN ANTONIO — Texas hospitals are now mandated to ask patients their legal status as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order announced in August.  The Texas Health and Human Services Commission … Read more

Fishing at Brackenridge Park taking place this weekend

Ahead of the fishing day, 650 Channel Catfish are being released into the San Antonio River. SAN ANTONIO — A local San Antonio organization is offering a rare opportunity this weekend…to go fishing at Brackenridge Park.  The Brackenridge Park Conservancy along with several other local and state organizations are hosing the third annual Friends and … Read more

Investigation underway after welfare check turns into deadly shooting involving law enforcement officer, Bandera officials say

Deputies say the man who died from his injuries was a 68-year-old man. SAN ANTONIO — An investigation is underway by the Texas Rangers after a welfare check turns into a fatal shooting involving a law enforcement officer in Bandera County Friday morning.  The Bandera County Sheriff’s Office responded to a 911 call for a … Read more

San Saba high school’s football field give new meaning to the term ‘school spirit’

They taunt their opponents with a sign saying “Welcome to the Graveyard”… but they mean it! SAN SABA, Texas — San Saba High School’s football team is unique in that it is the only football team in the U.S. called “The Armadillos.” But, there is something else really unique about the team… they plan on … Read more