Bexar County’s sheriff said there could be more victims in all three cases. SAN ANTONIO — Three men are in custody after separate investigations by the Bexar County Sheriff’s Office involving child victims, including one suspect accused of exchanging “pornographic material” with an undercover officer on the dark web. That man, 47-year-old Cedric Wheeler, faces … Read more
A court petition outlines alleged exam room tactics used by a Fort Hood doctor that plaintiffs say exploited a power imbalance. FORT HOOD, Texas — A 20-page petition filed in the 146th Bell County District Court includes never before seen evidence against suspended OBGYN Maj. Blaine McGraw, who was assigned to Fort Hood. Earlier this … Read more
The victim’s final word lead police to a suspect, nearly a year after a west-side stabbing turned deadly, SAPD says. SAN ANTONIO — Nearly a year after a brutal stabbing on the city’s west side, San Antonio police say the man responsible for the attack that later turned deadly, is now behind bars. According to … Read more
KENS 5 volunteers and their Communities In Schools mentees helped sort thousands of Angel Tree donations that will reach more than 6,000 children across San Antonio. SAN ANTONIO — Thousands of donated Christmas gifts are being sorted this week at the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree headquarters. On Tuesday, KENS 5 team members were among the … Read more
The Grunt Style Foundation is pushing safer prescribing practices and full transparency from clinicians to patients about potential side effects of certain drugs. SAN ANTONIO — A group of military organizations and community groups gathered at VFW Post 76 for an emergency meeting focused on strengthening mental health support for veterans nationwide. The meeting comes … Read more
Longtime KENS 5 journalist Ron Smith, renowned for his dedication passed away. SAN ANTONIO — The KENS 5 family is mourning the loss of one of its longtime newsroom pillars, Ron Smith, known fondly as “Smitty.” Smith passed away on Wednesday. Smith spent 33 years at KENS 5, building a career defined by dedication, heart … Read more
H-E-B recalls Red Lentil Dal Soup in Texas after undeclared milk is found, posing severe allergy risks to consumers in Texas. SAN ANTONIO — A soup that has been distributed to Texas H-E-B stores is now being recalled for containing “undeclared milk,” the company states. The recall comes after Bakkavor USA issued an alert for … Read more