Kinky Friedman, provocative Texas satirist and one-time gubernatorial candidate, dies at 79

Friedman died at his longtime home at Echo Hill Ranch in Medina, his friends Cleve Hattersley said in an interview. AUSTIN, Texas — This story was originally published by our partners at the Texas Tribune Richard “Kinky” Friedman — the provocative and flamboyant Texas satirist who mounted a spirited campaign for governor in 2006 — … Read more

Woman shot standing in front of her east-side home; Man stabbed in fight at convenience store near St. Mary’s strip | KENS 5 News Now

Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5’s Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — Police say a woman was found shot in the thigh in front of her east-side home early Thursday morning. Officers tell us that a car with three men inside pulled up in front of her home … Read more

‘Selfless and brave’: Off-duty lifeguard saves 7 people caught in rip current in Florida

The lifeguard received a notification on his phone alerting him to a rescue call and immediately jumped into action to save seven people from drowning. SARASOTA COUNTY, Fla. — An off-duty lifeguard jumped into action Saturday afternoon when he received a water rescue alert on his phone, diving into the water and rescuing a group … Read more

Missing 12-year-old girl with autism found dead in lake near Fulshear home, police say

Police said Aisha Adebayo, 12, was last seen just after 10 p.m. on Aaron River Trail in the Cross Creek Ranch. FULSHEAR, Texas — A 12-year-old girl with autism was found dead in a lake after she was reported missing in Fulshear Wednesday night, according to the Fulshear Police Department. Police said Aisha Adebayo, 12, … Read more