He spent 26 years on the front lines as a firefighter, 19 years as a paramedic and the last five providing essential care through the mobile healthcare unit. SAN ANTONIO — Melvin Fitzgerald just reached 50 years with the San Antonio Fire Department. “It doesn’t seem like 50 years,” Fitzgerald said. “I still remember my … Read more
Former state Representative John Davis joins the Jasons to discuss how wind and solar can help ranchers like him – and their communities. DALLAS — West Texas rancher John Davis says he’s had enough of the Republican party’s attacks on renewables here in Texas. “Everybody needs energy. Democrats need it. Republicans need it. I mean, … Read more
“The parents are terrified. They don’t know their kids are at, what they’re going through. The kids are in an absolutely horrific situation that they can’t get out.” SAN ANTONIO — San Antonio police, in partnership with the U.S. Marshals, have helped return more than 120 missing children to their families as part of a … Read more
The owner is grateful no one was inside during the break-in, including an artist who had been working there only an hour before the burglars struck. SAN ANTONIO — A beloved San Antonio vintage shop known for its community spirit is reeling after burglars struck again early Wednesday morning. The owner of The Thrift Thru, … Read more
TCEQ received 17 complaints of poor water quality near Canyon Lake. What is Texas Water Company doing to fix it? SPRING BRANCH, Texas — Linda Shaw turned on the water faucet in the middle of August to find brown and yellow water coming out of the tap. It was disgusting, but she hoped it was … Read more
The ambush happened near Edgewood Veterans Stadium. SAN ANTONIO — A late-night Lyft ride nearly turned deadly for a San Antonio driver who says bullets tore through his windshield in a terrifying ambush early Sunday morning. Naazir Hinojosa was behind the wheel around 1 a.m. when he accepted a ride request near the John F. … Read more
The walk aims to raise funds to research deadly polycystic kidney disease with the hopes of finding a cure. SAN ANTONIO — KENS5 has been a proud supporter of the Polycystic Kidney Foundation and their annual walk to bring attention to a disease that has no cure. The journey for patients can be unique and … Read more