Hip, Hippo-ray! San Antonio Zoo launches ‘Timothy for President’ campaign

Some might say he’s the most enticing candidate yet. Timothy the Hippo is throwing his snout in the ring and running for president. The San Antonio Zoo will make the campaign announcement Monday, which fittingly enough, is President’s Day. Monday is Locals Day at the zoo which means that Bexar County residents can get in … Read more

Teen shot to death outside apartment; Badly burned dog gets help form community | KENS 5 News Now

Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — A young man was fatally shot Sunday afternoon on the northeast side of town, near Brooke Army Medical Center. When officers arrived, they found a young male victim had been fatally shot in the parking … Read more

‘She’s a hero’ | Family grieves mother who died trying to save children in house fire

Madison Hope Summerville died after a house fire on Thursday morning, according to her family. GRIFFIN, Ga. — Loved ones are remembering a Griffin mother who, during her last moments of life, worked to save her children from a fire earlier this week.  Firefighters responded to a Thursday morning fire at 4241 Old Atlanta Road … Read more

Second fire in 2 months at same address damages cars and shed; arson investigators called

SAN ANTONIO – For the second time in two months, San Antonio firefighters have extinguished a fire at the same Northwest Side address. In the latest case, flames caused damage to at least two cars and a backyard shed, located at the corner of Maiden Lane and Brandywine Street. San Antonio firefighters responded to the … Read more

Georgia girl garnered international attention for risky well rescue. A decade later, she’s reflecting on the experience

A decade ago, Megan Winters captured the attention of the world as she was rescued from the bottom of a well. Now, she’s sharing what she’s learned a decade later. CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — It’s rare to find a teenager who likes to take things slow. “You miss a lot of opportunities when you go … Read more

‘You can’t let it hold you back’: Georgia girl rescued from well, recovered from intense injuries, and lost her hero

A decade ago, Megan Winters captured the attention of the world as she was rescued from the bottom of a well. Now, she’s sharing what she’s learned a decade later. CARROLL COUNTY, Ga. — It’s rare to find a teenager who likes to take things slow. “You miss a lot of opportunities when you go … Read more