TX guardsman killed in accident, survivor kills himself; House fire may have been intentionally set | KENS 5 News Now

Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — Two National Guardsmen in Texas are dead after a single vehicle accident in Laredo. Police say the 21-year-old driver attempted to perform CPR but was unable to revive him. Witnesses say the driver then took … Read more

NISD elementary school introduces 5th graders to news through morning announcements program

SAN ANTONIO – Morning announcements are no stranger to classrooms across the country, but when Wernli Elementary opened their doors in 2020, faculty and staff wanted the announcements to be ran like a newscast. The Wernli Wildcat News TV crew consists of 25 to 35 students in the fifth grade. Students get the opportunity to … Read more

Silver Alert discontinued for missing Round Rock man

The Round Rock Police Department was searching for John Passwaters. AUSTIN, Texas — A Silver Alert has been discontinued for a missing 79-year-old man who had last been seen on Monday evening. The Round Rock Police Department was searching for John Passwaters, who is diagnosed with a cognitive impairment. Prior to the alert’s discontinuation, Passwaters … Read more

Elton John and Bernie Taupin to receive the 2024 Gershwin Prize for pop music

NEW YORK – The songwriters who gave us “Your Song,” “Tiny Dancer” and “Rocket Man” will add to their stuffed awards shelf later this year when Elton John and Bernie Taupin are awarded the Gershwin Prize. The Library of Congress said Tuesday that songwriter-performer John and lyricist Taupin will receive the library’s Gershwin Prize for … Read more