SAFD: 1 injured in possible generator explosion at west-side construction site

One victim has been taken to the hospital with possible life-threatening burn injuries, according to SAFD. His condition is unknown as of Friday night. SAN ANTONIO — A victim has been sent to the hospital with major burn injuries after a “possible” minor explosion of a generator, SAFD says. Fire officials were called to the … Read more

‘Hamburgers for all’ | Trump makes Whataburger stop in Corpus Christi

During a visit to Corpus Christi, Donald Trump made a spontaneous stop at a Whataburger, treating patrons to hamburgers and prompting a short “USA” chant. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — President Donald Trump made an impromptu stop at a Whataburger in Corpus Christi Friday, greeting customers and employees during a visit that was captured in videos … Read more

Family of San Antonio man killed by ICE agent seeks release of evidence after no indictment

Nearly a year after the March 15 shooting in South Padre Island, many details surrounding Ruben Ray Martinez’s death remain unclear. SAN ANTONIO — For the first time, the attorney representing the family of Ruben Ray Martinez is speaking with KENS 5 about the fatal shooting of the San Antonio man by a U.S. Immigration … Read more

Community support sought to bring landmark African American museum to life

SAAACAM is raising funds to transform the historic Kress-Grant buildings into what leaders say would become the third-largest African American museum in the nation. SAN ANTONIO — A local organization is continuing its push to make history in downtown San Antonio. The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum, known as SAAACAM, is raising … Read more

Weather Works: Why does San Antonio’s prolonged drought persist? La Niña, heat and timing

Drought conditions across South-Central Texas are stretching into another year. SAN ANTONIO — The drought conditions across south central Texas are stretching into another year, and while dry weather isn’t unusual here, the length and intensity of this stretch are raising concerns. Meteorologist David Guerrero explains how this drought compares to the past. Since 2022, … Read more

Guadalupe County couple accused of producing homemade child porn involving bestiality

The husband and wife remain jailed on two charges, with bonds totaling $400,000 for each. GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas — A couple who lives in an upscale New Braunfels neighborhood remains in the Guadalupe County Jail with bonds totaling $400,000 each on sex charges. Guadalupe County Sheriff Joshua Ray said, “They are husband and wife, Scott … Read more

Trump visits Corpus Christi for rally, declines to endorse Cornyn, Paxton or Hunt in U.S. Senate primary race

The administration also authorized a 12% expansion in liquefied natural gas exports at the Corpus Christi terminal. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — President Donald Trump traveled to Corpus Christi on Friday afternoon to talk about his energy and economic policies amid a red-hot Senate Republican primary race. All three GOP candidates joined him, just days before the primary … Read more