Cold-blooded smuggling: Truck packed with 163 reptiles, other animals seized at border, CBP says

The driver was arrested after officers found 163 exotic creatures concealed in a truck trying to cross into Mexico, according to CBP. SAN ANTONIO — Twenty-four royal pythons, 11 spotted salamanders, four tarantulas, three bearded dragons—that’s just some of the dozens and dozens of reptiles that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) says were hidden … Read more

When are the Winter Olympics?

There will be eight new Olympic events at the 2026 Winter Games. WASHINGTON — In just a couple of months, the Winter Olympics will kick off in two Italian cities.  Roughly 3,500 athletes from 93 countries will compete in the 16 Olympic and six Paralympic sports events next year in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo. Several … Read more

Critical fire weather conditions expected for south-central Texas Wednesday | Weather Impact Alert

The KENS 5 Weather Team issues an alert for Oct. 29 due to strong winds and dry conditions. SAN ANTONIO — Texans in the south-central part of the state should expect critical to near critical fire weather conditions Wednesday.  The KENS 5 Weather Team has issued Impact Weather Alert Days on Oct. 29 due to … Read more

Del Rio police detective indicted on child sex charges after monthslong investigation

Joshua Garcia was arrested and fired this week, authorities in South Texas said. A grand jury had indicted him on multiple charges. SAN ANTONIO — Officials with the Del Rio Police Department say a detective was indicted and subsequently fired from the agency following a monthslong investigation centered on an accusation that he engaged in … Read more