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

Substitute teacher facing charges in two separate child abuse investigations in San Antonio area

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

Hurricanes threaten nation’s IV supply

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 dead after chemical release at PEMEX facility, sheriff says | Shelter-in-place order in place for all Deer Park residents

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

Two workers dead, dozens injured after chemical release at PEMEX facility, sheriff says

Sheriff Gonzalez said two people died and dozens of others were injured in a chemical release at the PEMEX facility in Deer Park. HOUSTON — Two workers died Thursday and dozens of others were injured after a hydrogen sulfide release at the PEMEX facility in Deer Park, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez. Deer … Read more

Mine tour guide identified as victim of accident Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine

Authorities said a dozen people are stuck 1,000 feet underground at the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine after an elevator malfunction. CRIPPLE CREEK, Colo — A 46-year-old man who was an employee of the Mollie Kathleen Gold Mine has been identified as the person killed Thursday when there was a malfunction of the elevator that travels … Read more