Military and community leaders unite to address veteran mental health crisis after recent suicides

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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

Beloved KENS 5 journalist Ron Smith dies after decades of service to San Antonio’s news industry

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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 soup product due to ‘undeclared milk’ bringing allergy risk to Texas consumers

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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

Texas issues urgent alert as a newly detected pest spreads across more than 20 counties

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Texas agriculture officials warn producers to inspect their fields as a newly detected invasive mealybug spreads across more than 20 counties. HOUSTON — Texas ranchers and hay producers are being urged to take a hard look at their pastures after state officials confirmed a highly destructive new pest has arrived in the Lone Star State. … Read more