José Garza said in a statement that the officers involved “effectively stopped the active mass shooting event that occurred on Sixth Street in Downtown Austin.” AUSTIN, Texas — The Travis County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday it will not take action against the three Austin police officers that were involved in Sunday’s mass shooting on … Read more
Victoria Hernandez of South San Antonio ISD was surprised with the KENS 5 EXCEL Award and a $2,000 check from Credit Human. SAN ANTONIO — This week, KENS 5 stopped by Five Palms Elementary School in South San ISD to surprise fourth-grade bilingual teacher, Victoria Hernandez, with the EXCEL award, along with a $2,000 check … Read more
A 23-year-old New Jersey man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after investigators tied him to a human smuggling attempt in South Texas. A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a human smuggling attempt in South Texas, according to federal prosecutors. Justin R. … Read more
Police say a man driving a stolen Kia lost control, causing a three-vehicle crash on San Antonio’s south side. He was hospitalized with both legs broken. SAN ANTONIO — Police say a man driving a stolen vehicle was seriously injured after causing a three-vehicle crash on the city’s south side Thursday morning. The crash happened … Read more
San Antonio police say a 42-year-old woman was stabbed after asking a man to leave an area near a west-side transit center. The suspect remains at large. SAN ANTONIO — A woman was hospitalized after being stabbed during a confrontation with a man near a west-side transit center Wednesday night, according to the San Antonio … Read more
Police say a woman suffered life-threatening injuries after being struck by a train near Interstate 35 Wednesday night. SAN ANTONIO — A woman was hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being struck by a train Wednesday night on the city’s northeast side, according to the San Antonio Police Department. The incident happened around 9:53 p.m. in … Read more
Penny arrived at San Antonio ACS thin and neglected, but now this affectionate terrier mix is healthy, playful and ready for a loving home.🐾💙 SAN ANTONIO — Our “Forgotten Friends” series showcases a dog or cat each week that has spent a lengthy time at an area shelter, just waiting for someone to notice them … Read more