Baptist Health System unveils robotic-assisted lung biopsy device to help detect cancer early

The scope allows surgeons to reach inconspicuous tumors in the lungs with greater ease. SAN ANTONIO — Lung cancer is the deadliest cancer in Texas, claiming more lives than colon, breast and prostate cancers combined. Robotic surgery is allowing surgeons to detect cancer by going into parts of the body that have been largely inaccessible. … Read more

Bigger ship, longer itineraries: The big change coming to Galveston cruises in 2027

Carnival is bringing Carnival Sunshine to Galveston in 2027, adding more Caribbean itineraries as demand for cruises from Texas continues to grow. GALVESTON, Texas — A brand-new cruise option is headed to the Texas coast. Carnival Cruise Line has announced that the Carnival Sunshine will homeport in Galveston beginning in November 2027, marking the ship’s … Read more

Flood Watch for counties outside San Antonio through Friday morning | KENS 5 Weather Impact Alert

Communities in the western Hill Country and southern Edwards Plateau face the greatest risk of dangerous flooding, according to the National Weather Service. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — IMPACT DAYS: Wednesday, Nov. 19 to Friday, Nov. 21  Reason: Threat of possible severe storms, good chance for rain and some flooding The breakdown Strong storms arrived Wednesday night … Read more

SAPD: SWAT raid at northwest-side motel ends with suspect and kidnapping victim in custody

The raid happened just before 11 p.m. at the motel off Wurzbach Road and I-10. SAN ANTONIO — A Motel 6 on the northwest-side turned into the center of a major law-enforcement operation late Wednesday night after San Antonio police and SWAT units executed a raid tied to a downtown kidnapping and since-discontinued CLEAR Alert. … Read more

Former Guadalupe County deputy among four charged after parking lot brawl, officials say

Manuel Hernandez, then a deputy with Guadalupe County Sheriff’s Office, has been charged with disorderly conduct involving fighting. GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas — Four people, including two licensed peace officers, have been charged after a Guadalupe County parking lot fight in early November. On Nov. 3, deputies were called to the parking lot of the Backwoods … Read more