‘Whatever the outcome is, I just want him found’ | New Caney mother desperately searching for son last seen nearly 2 months ago

Cindy Splater said she is worried and growing suspicious. She hasn’t heard from her son Robert Bond for nearly two months. HOUSTON — A New Caney mother wants answers after her son went missing in Houston in mid-June. Cindy Splater said she is worried and growing suspicious. She hasn’t heard from her son Robert Bond, … Read more

Elon Musk to open Montessori-style school in Bastrop later this year

The school would “foster curiosity, creativity and critical thinking in the next generation of problem solvers and builders,” according to its website. AUSTIN, Texas — Central Texas-based tech entrepreneur Elon Musk is opening a school in Bastrop this fall. The school is called Ad Astra, a Latin phrase that translates as “to the stars.” According … Read more

‘Full of things that will kill you’ | Texas native highlights scary wildlife, isolation in latest thriller novel

“Clever Creatures Of The Night,” was inspired by the author’s own personal fears that heightened during the global epidemic. SAN ANTONIO — A Texas native’s latest thriller explores friendship, isolation and wildlife found in the rural parts of the Lone Star state. Samantha Mabry’s novel “Clever Creatures Of The Night,” was inspired by her own … Read more

KENS 5 helps ‘Stuff the Bus’ to alleviate financial burden for families during back-to-school season

Stuff the Bus is a partnership between KENS 5, Communities in School San Antonio, and HEB to equip students for the first day of school SAN ANTONIO — We’re in back-to-school season and KENS 5 wants to help alleviate the burden on your wallets by Stuffing the Bus. It’s a school supply drive we’re doing … Read more

Texas author explores friendship, isolation and terrifying wildlife in thrilling ‘pandemic book’

“Clever Creatures Of The Night,” was inspired by the author’s own personal fears that heightened during the global epidemic – especially as a mother. SAN ANTONIO — A Texas native’s latest thriller explores friendship, isolation and wildlife found in the rural parts of the Lone Star state. Samantha Mabry’s novel “Clever Creatures Of The Night,” … Read more