Retired teachers return to classrooms, but with a different mission: Getting students registered to vote

SAN ANTONIO — Retired teachers are back in the classroom, but on a different mission as they’re helping eligible students register to vote. It’s part of a nationwide push to get the youth more involved in voting process and KENS 5 had the opportunity to follow around these volunteers as they met with seniors at … Read more

‘Shocked, overwhelmed and super excited’: Hondo small businesses push eclipse-specials to drive in sales

HONDO, Texas – Owner Melissa Claire said Chateau Claire Boutique Bed & Breakfast is catering a full house this weekend. “We’re fully booked,” Claire said. “We were kind of shocked, overwhelmed and super excited about it all.” Recommended Videos With the eclipse set to cross over South Central Texas on Monday, TxDOT is expecting increased … Read more

18-year-old found shot was able to give name of suspect to police before dying which led to arrest

Officials said the suspect and victim were life-long bestfriends. SAN ANTONIO — An 18-year-old, who was found with several gunshot wounds. was able to give police the name of the alleged shooter before he died.  Around 1 a.m., the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office responded to the 2000 block of South Loop 1604 East after receiving … Read more

‘Unimaginable loss’ | Two-year-old dead after being hit by vehicle in driveway

Officers learned that the driver of the vehicle was backing out of the driveway when the child, unseen by the driver, reportedly ran towards the vehicle and was hit. KERRVILLE, Texas — A two-year-old was killed after being struck by a vehicle in a Kerrville driveway. Around 2:30 p.m., the Kerrville Police Department responded to … Read more