A preliminary investigation revealed that the 48-year-old inmate experienced a medical episode made worse “by her detoxing conditions.” SAN ANTONIO — An inmate at Bexar County Jail is now dead after a medical episode, according to authorities. On Thursday at about 5:58 p.m., a deputy found a 48-year-old female inmate unresponsive at the jail. Another … Read more
The campaign fights the spread of the fentanyl in the state. AUSTIN, Texas — The “One Pill Kills” multimedia campaign has accumulated over 1.5 billion impressions across all platforms since it’s start in April 2023, according to a Thursday announcement from Gov. Greg Abbott. “Fentanyl is the single deadliest drug crisis our state—and our nation—has … Read more
Selma police arrested a 33-year-old man in connection to the shooting death of a UIW cadet. The victim’s mother says the development “adds complexity” to her grief. SAN ANTONIO — A murder investigation has taken a surprising turn. On Thursday, the Selma Police Department made a second arrest in the shooting death of a University … Read more
“You can do it, if you work hard and believe in yourself,” said Dr. Isabel Basaldu-Prado. SAN ANTONIO — KENS 5 is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month and is featuring people in our community who are making a difference. Dr. Isabel Basaldu-Prado is a proud Latina serving the south-side of San Antonio. She cares for newborns … Read more
Yorllin Hernandez was released on bail Sept. 28 after being accused of hurting two students. On Oct. 9, he was arrested again, accused of slapping third graders. SAN ANTONIO — A 42-year-old substitute teacher accused of assaulting two students in a San Antonio-area school is back in custody for similar allegations at another campus. Schertz police … Read more
Now there is a possibility the shortage could worsen because another key IV fluid manufacturing facility is located along the potential path of Milton. NEW ORLEANS — The effects of Hurricane Helene have limited the country’s access to intravenous (IV) solution due to the temporary shutdown of a facility in North Carolina. Doctors use the solution to … Read more
One person died, another was hospitalized and several others were injured in a chemical release at the PEMEX facility in Deer Park. HOUSTON — One person died Thursday and several others were injured after a hydrogen sulfide release at the PEMEX facility in Deer Park, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Deer Park Office … Read more