J.J. Rice was born in the United States but grew up in Tonga where his parents operate a tourist lodge. WELLINGTON, New Zealand — United States-born kitefoiler J.J. Rice, who was to represent Tonga at the Paris Olympics, has died in a diving accident. He was 18. Rice’s father Darren Rice confirmed his son’s death Monday … Read more
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Fire Museum will host a free festival for Labor Day. The museum’s annual Labor Day Festival will take place from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 1 at Mission County Park #2, 6030 Padre Drive. Recommended Videos The event will include barbecue plates, food vendors, drinks, a … Read more
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — One person having to be taken to the hospital over the weekend after trying to get away from law enforcement officers. The high-speed chase started after a car and gun were stolen from the San Antonio area. Around 5:30 Sunday morning– the driver entered Mathis on I-37 by mile marker 34. … Read more
Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with the KENS 5 anchor team every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — An urgent search is underway for a wanted fugitive, according to the Medina County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies have identified the man as Moses Flores and is wanted on an active arrest warrant. RELATED: Search in Medina … Read more
FORECAST HIGHLIGHTS: • Isolated showers Monday and Tuesday • A tropical system in the gulf will push deep moisture into Texas, allowing for heavy downpours, mainly Wednesday and Thursday • Rainfall totals could range from 2-4″ around San Antonio, with isolated amounts of up to 5″. Some flooding will be possible FORECAST: Good morning! While … Read more
A San Antonio woman was sentenced to 14 years in federal prison after pretending to be a legal advocate and receiving more than $275,000 from migrants in a human smuggling operation.
This week’s Locals Day also coincides with the Dino Adventure Park. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Zoo is offering local residents discount admissions for Locals Day twice this week The discount for Bexar County residents will be Monday, June 17, and Friday, June 21. During Locals Days the zoo offers discount admissions for $8 … Read more