Authorities said a generator may have been involved but the exact cause remains unclear at this time. SAN ANTONIO — An explosion at a far west side construction site prompted a large emergency response and evacuation Friday night, leaving one person with possible serious injuries. The incident was reported at around 10:19 p.m. in the … Read more
One victim has been taken to the hospital with possible life-threatening burn injuries, according to SAFD. His condition is unknown as of Friday night. SAN ANTONIO — A victim has been sent to the hospital with major burn injuries after a “possible” minor explosion of a generator, SAFD says. Fire officials were called to the … Read more
During a visit to Corpus Christi, Donald Trump made a spontaneous stop at a Whataburger, treating patrons to hamburgers and prompting a short “USA” chant. CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — President Donald Trump made an impromptu stop at a Whataburger in Corpus Christi Friday, greeting customers and employees during a visit that was captured in videos … Read more
Nearly a year after the March 15 shooting in South Padre Island, many details surrounding Ruben Ray Martinez’s death remain unclear. SAN ANTONIO — For the first time, the attorney representing the family of Ruben Ray Martinez is speaking with KENS 5 about the fatal shooting of the San Antonio man by a U.S. Immigration … Read more
SAAACAM is raising funds to transform the historic Kress-Grant buildings into what leaders say would become the third-largest African American museum in the nation. SAN ANTONIO — A local organization is continuing its push to make history in downtown San Antonio. The San Antonio African American Community Archive and Museum, known as SAAACAM, is raising … Read more
Drought conditions across South-Central Texas are stretching into another year. SAN ANTONIO — The drought conditions across south central Texas are stretching into another year, and while dry weather isn’t unusual here, the length and intensity of this stretch are raising concerns. Meteorologist David Guerrero explains how this drought compares to the past. Since 2022, … Read more
The husband and wife remain jailed on two charges, with bonds totaling $400,000 for each. GUADALUPE COUNTY, Texas — A couple who lives in an upscale New Braunfels neighborhood remains in the Guadalupe County Jail with bonds totaling $400,000 each on sex charges. Guadalupe County Sheriff Joshua Ray said, “They are husband and wife, Scott … Read more