Former Austin Spurs guard announces his retirement; Ex-Spurs guard Speedy Claxton talks Tony Parker-Jason Kidd trade rumors and more

“Tony wanted to put his best foot forward,” said Claxton on the Kidd-Parker 2003 trade rumors. SAN ANTONIO — In a touching social media post, former Austin Spurs guard Jeff Ledbetter announced his retirement from basketball. Never would have thought a skinny little kid from Brea who fell in love with sports from a young … Read more

Poop problem in downtown Houston | Residents tired of human waste in public

Concerns are growing as human waste continues to litter the streets in downtown Houston. HOUSTON — There are growing concerns about human waste littering the walking paths at Allen’s Landing in downtown Houston. People who live nearby said efforts to keep it clean are falling short and believe a nearby homeless encampment is the source … Read more

Female inmate dies in Bexar County jail due to medical episode possibly caused by detoxing conditions, authorities say

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

Inmate dies in Bexar County jail due to medical episode possibly caused by detoxing conditions, authorities say

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

Texas’ “One Pill Kills” campaign generates over 1.5 billion impressions

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

Second arrest in Joseph Banales case after new suspect produces murder weapon

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

SA doctor serves south-side community caring for newborns, shares journey of tragedy and triumph

“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