Texas woman nearly killed by 4 pit bulls calls for end to online harassment of the dogs’ owner

Kristi Burrell said her neighbor received death threats after his dogs attacked her and nearly killed her. “They tried to eat me alive,” she told her dad. KATY, Texas — A Waller County woman faces a long, painful recovery after being brutally attacked by her neighbor’s four pit bulls.  Earlier this week, Kristi Burrell told … Read more

Dallas ICE shooting victim Miguel Ángel García ‘kept alive by machines,’ brother says

Brother identifies Dallas ICE shooting victim as 32-year-old Miguel Ángel García. He remains in critical condition after multiple gunshot wounds. DALLAS, Texas — The family of one victim in this week’s deadly shooting at the ICE facility in Dallas says he remains in critical condition. Miguel Ángel García suffered multiple gunshot wounds, according to his … Read more

Grandmother spends week in jail after being wrongfully arrested in San Antonio | What happened?

A San Antonio woman mistakenly jailed for over a week is now free after error-ridden warrants were dismissed, revealing a mix-up in identity. SAN ANTONIO — For a week, a San Antonio family has been living a nightmare, fighting to free their loved one from jail. New records obtained by KENS 5 reveal she never … Read more

San Antonio event aims to close OCD treatment gap during Awareness Week

The OCD Texas Symposium will highlight OCD awareness in San Antonio during OCD Awareness Week, offering education for both the public and clinicians. SAN ANTONIO — A major mental health event is coming to San Antonio during OCD Awareness Week, shining a spotlight on one of the nation’s most misunderstood – and undertreated – conditions. … Read more

Texas State professor fired over comments at socialism conference to be reinstated as legal process unfolds

Professor Tom Alter has been reinstated at Texas State with pay amid a legal battle over his firing after a speech at a socialism conference. AUSTIN, Texas — A Texas State professor who was fired over comments he made at a socialism conference has now been reinstated while the legal process plays out. Professor Tom … Read more

Veteran SAFD firefighter arrested after striking 15-year-old girl with ‘open hand,’ SAPD says

After 15 years of service, the firefighter has been placed on administrative duty after being accused of striking a 15-year-old girl with an “open hand.” SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Police Department says they have arrested a veteran firefighter with the San Antonio Fire Department after he allegedly hit a 15-year-old girl during an … Read more