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Jesus De Hoyos just needed his W-2 to file his taxes but he still hadn’t seen it show up in the mail. Finally he called KENS 5. SAN ANTONIO — Jesus De Hoyos worked for the United States Post Office in 2025. He knew they had his mailing address because they had sent other correspondence, … Read more

Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones and Bexar County Judge Peter Sakai are calling for a new VA hospital, citing growing demand and limited capacity. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio leaders are making a new push for a modern Veterans Affairs hospital, saying the current facility can no longer keep up with demand. Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones … Read more

Testimony has wrapped in the murder trial of a man accused of killing a San Antonio mother in a west-side hotel room. SAN ANTONIO — Testimony has concluded in the murder trial of a man accused of killing a San Antonio mother in a west-side hotel room. Prosecutors say Albert Casanova is charged with murder … Read more

A 13-year-old from Kerrville battles for life after a flu and strep infection led to organ failure and limb amputation. HOUSTON — A 13-year-old girl from Kerrville is fighting for her life after what her family initially believed was the flu quickly turned into a severe, life-threatening illness that caused organ failure and led to … Read more

An off-duty San Antonio police officer was hospitalized after being struck by a car while riding a motorcycle early Wednesday morning. SAN ANTONIO — An off-duty San Antonio Police Department officer is recovering after a serious crash early Wednesday morning on the city’s east side. Police say the crash happened around 2:39 a.m. in the … Read more

The Texas longhorn, a symbol of the state’s identity, is being preserved by dedicated ranchers like Malcolm and Connie Goodman in Waller. WALLER, Texas — Texas wouldn’t be Texas without the longhorn. From the lore of trail rides to the image of the American cowboy, the Texas longhorn has long been a symbol of the … Read more