‘It’s not fair’: Grieving family pleads for justice after deadly attempted carjacking in San Antonio

The Uriegas family seeks justice after Israel, 38, was killed during a carjacking attempt in July. SAN ANTONIO — A grieving family is holding out hope for justice after their loved one, 38-year-old Israel Uriegas, was shot and killed during what police describe as an attempted carjacking in July. The shooting happened around 4 a.m. … Read more

‘You could be next’: Masked intruders target Hellcat; Experts urge knowing self-defense laws

Masked men tried to break into a family’s Dodge Hellcat, one pointing a gun at the home. Experts urge calling 911, not confronting suspects, and knowing Texas laws. SAN ANTONIO — Police are investigating a brazen early-morning break-in attempt as criminal mischief after two masked men targeted a Dodge Hellcat while a San Antonio family … Read more

How will the July Fourth flooding affect flood insurance in Texas?

Will the July Fourth flooding in central Texas change any requirements for flood insurance? KENS 5 asked the experts. KERR COUNTY, Texas — After the July Fourth  flooding in Kerr County, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will be partnering with a Texas agency to reevaluate flood risk maps. But what does the July Fourth … Read more

Amber Alert issued for 4-year-old San Antonio girl. Here’s what we know.

Authorities believed they’re traveling in a white 2020 Nissan Kicks with Texas license plate VTJ8610. SAN ANTONIO — A 4-year-old San Antonio girl missing since Wednesday morning is at the center of an Amber Alert newly issued by the Texas Department of Public Safety.  DPS officials say Leah Calderon – who has brown hair and … Read more

Downtown’s Hotel Havana to serve its last guests after 15 years

The hotel’s restaurant, Ocho, closed back in June. SAN ANTONIO — Hotel Havana, the boutique hotel that combines Caribbean atmosphere with Spanish architectural influence, is in the process of accommodating its final guests in downtown San Antonio.  General Manager Shane Hamilton confirmed in a statement the Museum Reach hotel will “cease operations and close on … Read more

Guadalupe Dance Company to honor Mexican American trailblazers in Saturday performance

“Nuestras Voces” uses folklórico and flamenco to spotlight five cultural and political icons, and the chapters they wrote for Texas history. SAN ANTONIO — On a recent Monday evening, anyone strolling by the west side’s Historic Guadalupe Theater might’ve heard a chorus of feet tapping the stage to the rhythms of Mexican American history.  As … Read more