Fort Worth council members defend themselves after an attack from an officer’s social media account about not attending a police funeral

Fort Worth council members respond after a Fort Worth Police spokesperson called them out for failing to attend a fallen officer’s funeral. FORT WORTH, Texas — A Fort Worth police officer called out three members of the Fort Worth city council for failing to attend the funeral of fallen Sergeant Billy Randolph, who died while … Read more

North Texas gold medal Olympian Nic Fink works homecoming shift at Raising Cane’s

Olympic gold and silver medalist, electrical engineer, and Raising Cane’s team member–how’s that for a resume? DALLAS — He’s an Olympic gold and silver medalist, an electrical engineer and a Raising Cane’s team member. Upon returning home to Dallas, Olympic swimmer Nic Fink worked a shift at the popular chicken finger chain, adding yet another … Read more

Health experts provide safety tips as triple digit temperatures hit San Antonio

Headache, fatigue and confusion are among the red flags of developing heat-related illness. SAN ANTONIO — As triple digit temperatures scorch the Alamo City in what’s stacking up to be the hottest time of the year, health professionals are sounding the alarm on keeping residents cool and safe. Since Aug. 1, Baptist Health system has … Read more

The ‘liver of the river’ | Freshwater mussels returned to San Antonio as scientists study growth, survival

The San Antonio River Authority collaborated with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) to help bring thousands of native mussels to waterways in the area. SAN ANTONIO — Mussels act as natural water filters, removing harmful debris and bacteria. KENS 5 spent the day with San Antonio River Authority to see why these tiny creatures … Read more

In Chicago for DNC, Nirenberg hopeful that Democratic momentum will carry through to Texas races

San Antonio’s mayor was the first speaker at Monday morning’s Texas delegation breakfast. CHICAGO — Speaking from Chicago where he’s attending the Democratic National Convention, San Antonio Mayor Ron Nirenberg expressed optimism about the Harris-Walz ticket’s chances in November, saying “now is not the time to let Trump get away with the outrage.”  Nirenberg, who … Read more