Police are expected to show body camera footage from the officers who shot and killed the suspect. AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is expected to hold a press conference at noon Thursday where they will show the body camera footage from officers who stopped the mass shooter who killed three people and … Read more
José Garza said in a statement that the officers involved “effectively stopped the active mass shooting event that occurred on Sixth Street in Downtown Austin.” AUSTIN, Texas — The Travis County District Attorney’s Office announced Wednesday it will not take action against the three Austin police officers that were involved in Sunday’s mass shooting on … Read more
The inclusion of two nations’ athletes has forced countries to condemn the event altogether. VERONA, Italy — The first events of the 2026 Paralympics have already begun, but several nations will be absent from the Games’ grand opening on Friday. At least nine countries have vowed to either significantly reduce the number of athletes who … Read more
Victoria Hernandez of South San Antonio ISD was surprised with the KENS 5 EXCEL Award and a $2,000 check from Credit Human. SAN ANTONIO — This week, KENS 5 stopped by Five Palms Elementary School in South San ISD to surprise fourth-grade bilingual teacher, Victoria Hernandez, with the EXCEL award, along with a $2,000 check … Read more
A 23-year-old New Jersey man was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after investigators tied him to a human smuggling attempt in South Texas. A New Jersey man has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for his role in a human smuggling attempt in South Texas, according to federal prosecutors. Justin R. … Read more
Police say a man driving a stolen Kia lost control, causing a three-vehicle crash on San Antonio’s south side. He was hospitalized with both legs broken. SAN ANTONIO — Police say a man driving a stolen vehicle was seriously injured after causing a three-vehicle crash on the city’s south side Thursday morning. The crash happened … Read more
San Antonio police say a 42-year-old woman was stabbed after asking a man to leave an area near a west-side transit center. The suspect remains at large. SAN ANTONIO — A woman was hospitalized after being stabbed during a confrontation with a man near a west-side transit center Wednesday night, according to the San Antonio … Read more