Former USAA CEO Joe Robles dies at 78, company says

He retired from the financial services company in 2015 and shortly after revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s. SAN ANTONIO — The former CEO of USAA and retired two-star general died Thursday night, officials said.  Joe Robles, 78, retired from the financial services company in 2015 and shortly after revealed he was diagnosed with Parkinson’s, … Read more

East Texas woman honors late husband by continuing to host veteran gatherings at outdoor retreat center

Victoria Smithers said it was her husband’s dream to share their property with veterans struggling with PTSD. ORE CITY, Texas — David Smithers, a U.S. Army veteran, passed away in June, and while his family is still grieving, they are also reflecting on the kind person he was.  “My husband had a difficult life. He … Read more

Report: Spurs rookie Juan Nunez inks deal with Barcelona; Sochan, Poland lose to Finland, ending Olympic bid

Nunez will reportedly have an NBA out-clause. SAN ANTONIO — According to a report from Spanish site Encestando, San Antonio Spurs 2024 NBA Draft selection point guard Juan Nunez will sign a deal with FC Barcelona to remain overseas. According to the report, it will be a “long contract” with an NBA exit clause. He … Read more

SAFD contains flames after detached garage catches fire near Phil Hardberger Park

Investigators are looking into what caused the fire. SAN ANTONIO — A detached garage caught fire on the city’s northside early Friday morning, authorities said.  San Antonio firefighters responded to a call for a fire around 3:15 a.m. on the 1000 block of Serenata Circle just off Wurzbach Parkway.  When fire crews arrived a detached … Read more

Garage and two cars burn to the ground at SA home on north side; Multiple shark attacks reported on South Padre Island | KENS 5 News Now

Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5’s Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — A garage and two cars caught fire at a north-side home early Friday morning, fire officials said.  San Antonio fire crews responded to the call around 12:30 a.m. on the 2300 block of Ruby Oaks.  Fire … Read more