The community is mourning Captain Daniel “Danny” Cearley, a 28-year veteran of FWFD, who died after a tragic fall while off-duty. FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Fire Department (FWFD) is mourning the loss of Captain Daniel “Danny” Cearley, who died while off duty. The family confirmed to the department that the 50-year-old died … Read more
The woman said she was robbed at gunpoint in a store parking lot while she was meeting someone she thought was interested in the shoes she was selling. MARSHALL, Texas — A child was arrested Thursday in Marshall for an armed robbery that began as a meetup for shoes listed on Facebook Marketplace. Marshall police … Read more
Deputies say the suspect is not in custody. Anyone with information is asked to call Harris County Sheriff’s Office. HOUSTON — Harris County authorities have charged a man with capital murder in connection with the brutal deaths of his parents last month. Christopher Leman, 47, remains at large with his whereabouts unknown. Leman is wanted … Read more
Dallas’ Park Row Avenue faces rampant drug activity and survival sex work, with community advocates seeking more police presence and city resources. DALLAS — On Park Row Avenue in South Dallas, neighbors said the quality of life is challenging day and night. “During the day, you see it, but at night it’s a whole different … Read more
Abbott said the new laws will help defend private property rights, which he calls a cornerstone of Texas values. AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott signed two bills into law to close loopholes and provide stronger enforcement to remove illegal squatters from homes. Abbott on Thursday signed Senate Bills 38 and 1333. SB 38 streamlines … Read more
Stay updated with the KENS 5 Weather Team on this severe weather development and how it impacts you. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — IMPACT DAYS: Saturday, Aug. 16 Reason: Scattered heavy rain possible in San Antonio area. The breakdown A tropical disturbance in the Gulf is expected to spread scattered rainfall across South-Central Texas on Saturday. The National Weather … Read more
Deepak Kandel, 31, was charged with first-degree murder after police say he admitted to stabbing 30-year-old Akshay Gupta on a CapMetro bus in May. AUSTIN, Texas — A man who police say admitted to stabbing another man on a CapMetro bus in May has been deemed incompetent to stand trial, according to online court records. … Read more