Return of Friday Night Lights offers solace for flood-impacted community in Texas Hill Country

KENS 5 spoke with players and head coaches from Kerrville Tivy, Ingram and Comfort ahead of their first games of the Texas high school football season. TEXAS, USA — Communities forever changed by the deadly floods that devastated the Texas Hill Country in July, are finding healing with the return of Friday night football. KENS … Read more

‘Momma never got to work again’ | Micah Parsons posts emotional moment with his mom after signing record NFL contract

Parsons signed his first big contract after being traded to the Green Bay Packers. His new deal was the biggest in NFL history for a non-quarterback. DALLAS — Micah Parsons just got paid.  But it’s not by the team who most thought would be writing the check.  After a contract stalemate with the Dallas Cowboys, Parsons … Read more

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift make first public appearance since announcing engagement

The Chiefs tight end and Grammy-winning singer attended the Nebraska-Cincinnati game at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday night. KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift were seen in public for the first time since announcing their engagement this week when the Chiefs tight end and Grammy-winning singer attended the Nebraska-Cincinnati game at Arrowhead Stadium on … Read more

Cowboys’ Micah Parsons traded to Green Bay Packers, report says

The Dallas Cowboys traded Micah Parsons to the Packers after contract disputes. DALLAS — The Micah Parsons chapter in Dallas has officially ended. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport reported that the Dallas Cowboys have traded their All-Pro edge rusher to the Green Bay Packers following a month of disagreements over a potential contract extension. Parsons has agreed … Read more

A former Rangers slugger is running for Congress in Texas

Mark Teixeira, who played his first four-plus seasons in the majors in Arlington, announced he is running for Texas’ 21st Congressional District in Central Texas. ARLINGTON, Texas — A former Texas Rangers slugger is running for Congress. Mark Teixeira, 45, who played his first four-plus seasons in the majors in Arlington, announced he is running … Read more

Tim Duncan documentary to premiere at Austin Film Festival; Spurs announce new radio play-by-play voice

Tim Duncan’s life will be showcased in “The Boy from St. Croix” at the Austin Film Festival. SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio Spurs legend Tim Duncan will be featured in a documentary about his life in the Virgin Islands, including his time with the team. The film, titled “The Boy from St. Croix,” will have … Read more