Retired Lufkin police officer passes away from cancer

Funeral services are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 3 at the Carroway Funeral Home Chapel in Lufkin. LUFKIN, Texas — The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission Officer’s Association in conjunction with the Lufkin Police Department are mourning the loss of their retired Sergeant’s death on Thursday.  According to TABCOA, Sergeant Charlie Graham, 63, of … Read more

BCSO inmate hides gun in clothes and shoots, kills himself; Mother pleas for missing son’s return | KENS 5 News Now

Follow us here to get the latest top headlines with KENS 5 anchor Sarah Forgany every weekday! SAN ANTONIO — A 19-year-old man took his own life with a gun at the Bexar County Jail on Sunday afternoon, according to officials. Jesus Gonzales, was in custody after being arrested by the San Antonio Police Department … Read more

Mayor Nirenburg says city council set to discuss contingency plan if federal resources run out

“We do have funding for San Antonio to continue that operation, but it will run out,” Mayor Ron Nirenburg said. SAN ANTONIO — On Thursday, Mayor Ron Nirenburg traveled down to Brownsville to meet with President Joe Biden. One topic of conversation was the resources needed for San Antonio to continue caring for migrants. “We … Read more

These insects are misunderstood hopeless romantics that shouldn’t be killed, experts say

The crane flies, which are among the first insects to emerge around Spring, have only one mission in their three-day adult life: to find love. SAN ANTONIO — Are you noticing a lot of bugs that look like giant mosquitos flying around outside your home? These insects look like colossal mosquitos combined with daddy longlegs, … Read more