Suspect accused of hitting off-duty deputy arrested; Search continues for missing mother of four | KENS 5 News Now

SAN ANTONIO — The suspect accused of hitting an off-duty Bexar County Sheriff’s Office deputy working as a crossing guard with his car has been taken into custody. Adrian Arellano, 27, was arrested after police set up a perimeter outside an apartment complex on San Pedro Avenue at Thames Drive, just south of North Star … Read more

‘It’s hard to comprehend’ | Mother of Suzanne Simpson says they spoke the night she went missing

One week after the Olmos Park mother went missing, family and friends gathered for a prayer vigil as they await answers. SAN ANTONIO — It has been a week since Suzanne Simpson, the Olmos Park Mother of four, went missing. On Sunday night, family and friends gathered for a prayer vigil in San Antonio. Suzanne’s … Read more

SAPD Cadet Class Alpha-24 now ready to serve and protect

“A lot of mental toughness and just physical endurance. You really got to push yourself, and have the will to fight,” said Officer David Peters, SAPD. SAN ANTONIO — Friday morning 34 cadets with the San Antonio Police Department’s Cadet Class 24-Alpha, graduated becoming SAPD’s newest officers. The cadets began their training eight months ago. … Read more

FAA opens two investigations into plane that reportedly had electrical and steering issues mid-flight

The latest incident from the Mesa Airlines plane occurred while it was traveling from Austin to Houston. AUSTIN, Texas — The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is investigating after reports that a plane traveling from Austin to Houston lost power mid-flight. “Got a little bit of turbulence, a little bit of shakiness,” said passenger Karen Rambin. … Read more

North Texas volunteers distribute much-needed supplies to states recovering from storms

“We may not be first responders, we just felt like because this hurricane happened two weeks ago, we saw there was still a need,” said Tiffany Brinkley. AUGUSTA, Ga. — A Dallas-based church is gearing up for another round of sending help to hurricane victims in two states.  A team of volunteers from the T.D. … Read more