San Antonio residents capture dramatic hail and flash floods during Monday night storms

KENS 5 viewers captured dramatic storm footage with hail and flooding across Bexar County and the Hill Country. SAN ANTONIO — Many of our KENS 5 viewers had their phones out as Monday night’s severe weather pushed through South Texas. We combed through many submissions to include in our shows. Mariel Allardyce provided this picture … Read more

New San Antonio coffee shop gives people with disabilities place to thrive

Mermaid Café serves opportunity and inclusion with a staff primarily of employees with disabilities. SAN ANTONIO — A newly opened café on the north side is serving more than coffee, it’s serving up opportunity, inclusion and community.  Mermaid Café, which quietly opened its doors on May 5, is staffed primarily by employees with disabilities and … Read more

SAPD: Man critically injured after drive-by shooting in San Antonio; Suspect(s) at large

A drive-by shooting near Alamo Ranch left one person critically injured. SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Fire Department says a person has been hospitalized with life-threatening injuries after being shot on the far west-side. Around 3:20 p.m., officials responded to the 5700 block of West Loop 1604 North after receiving reports of a shooting. … Read more