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Jilson Avelar-Rodriguez is accused of fatally shooting a couple in their bedroom in 2018
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1 person taken to hospital after fire damages storage facility in NE Bexar County
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas – One person was taken to a hospital after a fire at a storage unit in northeast Bexar County on Tuesday morning. The fire chief with Bexar County Emergency Services District #11 saw the fire while driving and called it in at around 7:15 a.m., according to Brad Chambers, battalion chief with … Read more
Police searching for missing 15-year-old girl
She was last seen on January 6, according to SAPD. SAN ANTONIO — Police are asking for your help in finding a missing teenager who was last seen on January 6. San Antonio Police say Aleena “Lina” Aguilar was last seen off of the 1000 Block of Desert Willow, near Marbach Road on the city’s … Read more
Family of six without a home after an overnight fire; Thieves steal thousands from Smashin Crab | KENS 5 News Now
Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — The National Weather Service is forecasting the coldest weather of the winter season to arrive in San Antonio during the weekend. The city and Bexar County are getting ready by preparing warming centers for residents … Read more
South Texas Blood and Tissue Center looks to raise blood supply through Commit 4 Compassion challenge
The South Texas Blood and Tissue Center is running low on blood. Officials with the center say they are only at a two-day supply of blood. Ideally, STBTC says they would like to be at a three-to-five-day supply. To help challenge the community to get out and donate, STBTC is starting the Commit 4 Compassion … Read more
Animal Care Services has ‘zero tolerance’ for pet owners neglecting animals during arctic blast
Since Sunday, leaders with ACS said they have received more than 400 animal neglect claims. SAN ANTONIO — Animal Care Services in San Antonio said it has “zero tolerance” for pet owners leaving their animals outside in the freezing cold. Since Sunday, leaders with ACS said they have received more than 400 animal neglect claims. … Read more
Chief McManus will brief City Council on 2023 crime data Tuesday
The chief will be talking about crimes described in three separate categories: Crimes against persons, crimes against property and crimes against society. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Police Chief William McManus will be briefing City Council on crime data over the last year on Tuesday. We did some digging and found police data published by … Read more