In 2024, a total of 13 inmates died while in custody at the Bexar County Jail. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — The Bexar County Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the jail’s first inmate death of 2025. Around 8:40 p.m. Thursday, a deputy was conducting routine face-to-face observation checks when he found a 40-year-old male inmate unresponsive. The … Read more
February marks the start of Rodeo season and Valentine’s Day celebrations. See what’s in store this weekend in the Alamo City. SAN ANTONIO — The festivities got off to a slow start in January, but with spring-like temperatures and the San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo right around the corner, you may want to take … Read more
The victim suffered bloody injuries to his face after pulling the suspect’s pit bull off his own dog, according to authorities. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — A dog attack in west Bexar County left a man with serious injuries to his face and the animal’s owner in custody. According to a Bexar County Sheriff’s Office Facebook … Read more
Sanctuary places no longer exist and just being in the country illegally can get you arrested, but that’s not their main target or interest. SAN ANTONIO — More than a 1,000 migrants across the country are being detained per day, and millions more could be targeted. That’s according to Victor Avila, a retired ICE … Read more
Social media plea by SAPD resulted in two additional victims filing complaints. SAN ANTONIO — An 18-year-old is now charged with three violent attacks in 19 hours that all happened between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Avory Michael Rowe is charged with murder and two cases of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon in what … Read more
USGS has confirmed a 4.5 magnitude earthquake near Falls City, tied for fifth-biggest in Texas since the start of 2024, records show. KARNES COUNTY, Texas — A 4.5 magnitude earthquake has been confirmed by United States Geological Survey (USGS). KENS 5 received several reports from viewers who felt an earthquake in Karnes County. Others said … Read more
Scout was surrendered by an elderly couple who decided they were too old to continue to take care of him. KERRVILLE, Texas — 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 and bring them home … Read more