Polish short-track speedskater recovering from surgery after blade cuts her face during fall

Poland’s Kamila Sellier suffered a cut after she fell in a turn, alongside American Kristen Santos-Griswold and Italy’s Ariana Fontana. WASHINGTON — The Polish short-track speedskater who was taken off the ice by a stretcher Friday after a terrifying fall during competition is now recovering from surgery. Kamila Sellier was competing in the quarterfinal for the … Read more

Rep. Castro raises alarm over Dilley Detention Center’s alleged medical neglect of children

U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said he witnessed troubling conditions during a visit Friday to the Dilley Detention Center. DILLEY, Texas — A South Texas family detention facility is under renewed scrutiny after a congressional visit and new allegations about medical care for detained children. U.S. Rep. Joaquin Castro said he witnessed troubling conditions during a … Read more

Judge rules that Ken Paxton doesn’t have authority to sue Bexar Co. over Immigrant Legal Defense Fund

Earlier this month, Paxton filed a lawsuit against the program that launched more than a year ago to provide free legal assistance to immigrant families. SAN ANTONIO — Bexar County celebrates a legal victory over a lawsuit filed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. Friday, a judge ruled Paxton does not have the authority to … Read more

Police respond to Harlandale HS for report of student with handgun; lockdown lifted

SAN ANTONIO — Officials with Harlandale ISD say Harlandale High School was placed on a lockdown Friday afternoon “as a precaution” while law enforcement responded to the south-side campus after a 911 report of a student possible armed with a handgun.  A parent told KENS 5 the lockdown was initiated around 3:30 p.m. By 5:35 … Read more