Secret Service expected to be extra tight during Kamala Harris’ visit to Houston

A former Secret Service agent said he thinks extra security was assigned to VP Kamala Harris in the wake of the attempted assassination of Former President Trump. HOUSTON — Vice President Kamala Harris will be speaking to thousands of people Thursday at the American Federation of Teachers national convention. RELATED: How to watch Vice President … Read more

Mayor Ron Nirenberg voices support for new San Antonio Missions ballpark downtown

SAN ANTONIO – Mayor Ron Nirenberg joined the chorus of local politicians’ voices who would like to keep the Missions playing baseball in San Antonio for the foreseeable future. “Baseball has been a San Antonio pastime since the late 1800s, and we are committed to keeping the Missions as a part of our city’s cultural … Read more

Mother of backseat passenger, longtime friend of BCSO deputy killed in wrong-way crash speaks out

Both victims were 20-years-old and had been friends since middle school. SAN ANTONIO — A memorial was held Wednesday afternoon in Elmendorf to remember 20-year-old Bexar County deputy Meredith Portillo.  She was killed along with her good friend, Koree Alcoser. His mother, Peggy Gaeta told KENS 5 that Portillo and her son had been friends … Read more

‘I’m never going to see her reaching her potential’ | Father of Jasper teacher killed by stray bullet grieves as investigation continues

At 28 years old, Ayden Burt was carrying the torch as a third generation educator and coach, but her father had no idea she’d be following in his footsteps. SAN ANTONIO — A outpouring of love and support for an English teacher and cheer coach from Jasper, as those who knew her mourn a life … Read more

Texas mental health advocates push to expand 988 crisis call services in San Antonio

Bexar County residents who call 988 are often routed to a call center in Austin then redirected to the Center for Health Care Services in San Antonio for assistance. SAN ANTONIO — Millions of Americans have sought emotional support by dialing or texting 988 since the rebranded suicide prevention lifeline launched two years ago. Mental … Read more

City of Ingram Mayor signs disaster declaration to request help from the state after flash flood damage

Kerr county emergency management says Ingram was the hardest hit by rainstorms Tuesday. INGRAM, Texas — Kerr county officials said the City of Ingram was the hardest hit by heavy rains on Tuesday leaving massive infrastructure ruined. The mayor of Ingram has signed a disaster declaration to request help from the state. This would help … Read more

What to know about Thursday’s first court appearance for former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales

SAN ANTONIO – A former Uvalde CISD officer will be arraigned on Thursday morning. Adrian Gonzales was indicted on 29 counts of abandoning/endangering a child, a state felony. The charges come more than five months after a grand jury in Uvalde County was first impaneled to review the case for possible criminal charges. Former UCISD … Read more