Austin family finds hope amid devastation as mother recovers from home explosion injuries

A home explosion in Austin injured six people and damaged at least 24 homes, and left Carol Schacherl’s home reduced to rubble. AUSTIN, Texas — For one Austin family, Easter looked much different than they thought it would this year. Just one week ago, a home explosion tore through a northwest Austin neighborhood, injuring six … Read more

Caught on Camera: Shootout on southwest side ends with man shot in the head, fighting for his life in the hospital

One neighbor says when she looked out the window and saw the gunfire, she ran and hid. SAN ANTONIO — Residents tell KENS 5 they were shaken up when a shooting broke out in their neighborhood. They were able to provide door camera video, showing how it all went down. Police say the shooting happened … Read more

Spurs’ Stephon Castle named as finalist for NBA Rookie of the Year Award

San Antonio’s Stephon Castle is a finalist for the NBA’s 2024-25 Rookie of the Year after leading rookies in points, steals and field goals. SAN ANTONIO — To no one’s surprise, San Antonio Spurs rookie sensation Stephon Castle has been named a finalist for the NBA’s 2024-25 Rookie of the Year. Castle led all rookies … Read more

CBP warns of ‘Blind Mule’ tactics at US-Mexico border

Penalties can be severe for border crossers who unwittingly smuggle drugs or migrants. SAN DIEGO — U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is alerting travelers to be vigilant against “blind mule” tactics being employed by criminal organizations at the U.S.-Mexico border. This scheme involves smugglers secretly planting drugs or hiding undocumented migrants in vehicles or … Read more