That company — Aurora Innovation — is reversing course a bit. The company said it’ll be putting a human back in the driver’s seat. You might wonder why. According to company co-founder and CEO Chris Urmson, the change came at the request of one of Aurora’s partners. A message posted to the company’s website … Read more
The family of Francisco Bazan question whether more deputies may be abusing their power at the Bexar County Jail. SAN ANTONIO — The family of a Bexar County inmate killed last month spoke out on the day of his funeral to demand change. Former jailer Clemente Lopez is accused of murder after investigators said he … Read more
Gentrification is a top concern, with some wondering if these mural-covered buildings will make way for high priced condos or townhomes. HOUSTON — Demolition in the Third Ward has removed a portion of what’s become known as the Ennis art block. Murals, including one of George Floyd, are now just rubble and some worry that … Read more
Before immigrating to Houston three years ago, Abdul Waziri fought alongside U.S. forces in Afghanistan against the Taliban. HOUSTON — Family members and military personnel are demanding justice for Abdul Waziri, an Afghan man who was shot and killed in the parking lot of his west Houston apartment complex late last month. Although police said … Read more
The Warm Line is a pre-crisis resource for those who need someone to talk to but are not in immediate danger. SAN ANTONIO — Connecting callers with help. In October, KENS 5 first reported about the NAMI Bexar Warm Line. It is a pre-crisis resource that people can call to get help. According to the … Read more
The family of Richard Montalvo says they believe he is in the area of Thousand Oaks Drive and Perrin Beitel Road on the city’s northeast side. SAN ANTONIO — A disabled San Antonio man has been missing for nearly four days. Richard “Ricky” Montalvo, 55, was last seen at his home on the northeast side. … Read more
Mary Hull’s husband died in the emergency room but no one signed the death certificate. That changed after she got KENS 5 involved. SAN ANTONIO — Mary Hull still remembers the last day she saw her husband alive. Richard Hull was in the upstairs of the family’s home on April 8. He would refer to … Read more