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North Texas firefighters head south with Beryl approaching Texas coast
North Texas firefighters are standing by, ready to help our neighbors to the southf as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches. A 7-man team, including four firefighters from Cedar Hill, two from Duncanville and one from DeSoto are staged in San Antonio right now, waiting to see where they need to go once Beryl makes landfall.
Family and friends host vigil for local woman five years after her disappearance
SAN ANTONIO - Friends and family are hosting a vigil for a woman on the fifth anniversary of her disappearance. At 7 p.m. on Sunday, Search & Support San Antonio hosted a vigil in memory of Cecilia Huerta Gallegos, on the 5th anniversary of her disappearance. The vigil was held...
Full highlights from San Antonio’s 97-65 loss to Charlotte in California Classic Summer League
While the 97-65 loss to the Charlotte Hornets in the San Antonio Spurs‘ first game of the California Classic Summer League was clearly not the desired outcome, we did get our first look at No. 4 overall pick of the 2024 NBA draft, Stephon Castle (12 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists) in the bargain this past Saturday (July 6) evening. San Antonio’s other pick in the ’24 draft taking part in summer league action, Harrison Ingram (3 points, 7 boards, 1 assist) had a less gripping debut with the Summer Spurs, but it was a solid start for San Antonio’s exhibition...
Harrison Barnes traded to San Antonio Spurs
Former North Carolina Tar Heels standout Harrison Barnes is on the move as part of a three-team trade late Saturday night involving DeMar DeRozan. Barnes was traded to San Antonio by the Sacramento Kings as part of a three-team trade that saw DeRozan go to the Kings and Chris Duarte go to the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls also received two second-round picks. With the trade, Barnes now joins a young Spurs team that has a rising star in 2023 No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama. The Spurs are building a solid core around the talented center including drafting former UNC forward Harrison...
SAPD investigate 2 robberies at weed dispensary, store on Saturday night
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police are investigating two Saturday night robberies, including one that happened at a Northeast Side weed dispensary. A preliminary report states the dispensary, called Grabuds in the 14000 block of Nacogdoches Road, was robbed by four people at around 7:45 p.m. The manager told...
Conservation Group Wildlife in Focus Expands Unique Photography Contest to Reach More Landowners, Photographers Statewide
Total available prize packages for all photo/video categories now up to $45,000. San Antonio, Texas, June 18, 2025 – Wildlife in Focus, a non-profit organization which targets wildlife and ecosystem conservation in Texas, recently expanded its popular biennial photography competition in order to reach more landowners and photographers across the state. The expansion includes plans to encourage the owners of any and all privately owned land across the state to participate in the contest. In addition, the organization has added a new category that allows individual photographers to compete for separate prize purses without being part of a landowner/photographer team. The competition, which has existed for 20 years, has three entry levels: landowner/photographer team, videographer, and individual photographer. The two photography contests both span 50 categories and the videography contest has 8 opportunities for entries. Total prize purse for all three contests, all categories, is $45,000. The goal of the competitions is to promote conservationism and to create a visual story of the beauty of native Texas land and wildlife, from insects to sunsets, from borders to bayous. The prize-winning photos for each competition are then used to produce a coffee-table book as well as promoting the educational outreach program of the organization, Kritters 4 Kids, which targets school-age children grades K-8. “We are very excited to share that our upcoming contests are now available for landowners anywhere in the entire state of Texas,” said Miles Phillips, Wildlife in Focus photo contest director. “Photographers and videographers from anywhere and with all levels of skill and time now have additional entry options.” Registration for the competition is now open at the wildlifeinfocus.org website. Deadline for entry is Dec. 1, 2024. The active window for photography is from Feb. 21, 2025 to May 31, 2025. Photographers and landowners can set up their own teams, or WiF will assist in pairing teams. The registration fee is $500 for each participant on the landowner/photographer teams. The individual photographer entry fee is based on the number of categories and photos entered and includes entry into the videography competition. The fee for entering the videography contest alone is $100 each for landowner and videographer. Full rules for the contest, including equipment requirements, technology specifications, categories and prize purses, are available at wildlifeinfocus.org. Any questions or concerns regarding the competition can be emailed to [email protected] or left in a voicemail at 361-342-9585.
Arson investigating after home under construction catches fire
SAN ANTONIO — Arson is investigating after a home under some type of construction catches fire of the southwest side of town early Sunday morning. San Antonio firefighters got to the scene on the 5900 block of Kim Valley Drive near Old Pearsall Road just after midnight. Crews tell...
Beryl causes delays and cancellations for San Antonio travelers, leaving some stranded
SAN ANTONIO — Beryl has stranded some San Antonio residents on summer vacation and as it makes landfall along the Texas Coast, many others will also be affected. Local travel agent Crystal Reyes, says it's important for travelers to be patient and understanding anytime delays occur. “You have to...
St. Louis Veteran Jarvis McIntire Laid to Rest Amid Ongoing Mystery of His Death in San Antonio
The city of St. Louis holds bittersweet farewells for a Navy veteran, 26-year-old Jarvis McIntire, whose unanswered passing casts a shadow over his memory. According to KENS 5, McIntire was laid to rest this afternoon at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, following a mysterious death in San Antonio that left both family and authorities searching for answers.
‘Prayer, patience, and a checklist’: Salvation Army San Antonio prepares to feed thousands impacted by Beryl
SAN ANTONIO – While some people are leaving the coast, others from the Salvation Army are heading there to help families who stayed and first responders. Three trucks from San Antonio and New Braunfels are being loaded up for the journey. “How do you prepare for something like this?”...
If one of the presidential candidates were to withdraw but still win election, could they be President? | VERIFY
SAN ANTONIO — We are just about four months away from the presidential election. And tonight's Verify question comes from KENS 5 viewer Eric Sutton who wanted to know what would happen if one of the candidates drops out of the race. THE QUESTION. If in the upcoming presidential...
Report reveals why Spurs remain out on trade for Trae Young
The San Antonio Spurs have been linked to Trae Young for months. However, acquiring the Atlanta Hawks point guard doesn’t seem to be atop the team’s list of priorities. The Spurs recently signed Chris Paul to serve as a steadying backcourt presence for the team’s rising superstar Victor Wembanyama. But given that Paul is 39... The post Report reveals why Spurs remain out on trade for Trae Young appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.
Missing 15-year-old girl found safe
VON ORMY, Texas — UPDATE 7/8. The missing 15-year-old girl has been found safe. Officials are asking for your help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl who was last seen on Saturday near her home in Von Ormy. Kaniesa Perez,15, was last seen on July 6 in Von Ormy...
Watch Lady Throw Trash at Person Filming Her in Texas
Texas Showdown: Woman Hurls Trash at Person Filming Her in Shocking Video. We're breaking down the video at the bottom of this article with no context whatsoever, so take it with a grain of salt. We have ourselves a real rascal here who apparently has never heard that you don't...
These Are The Nine Items Raising Your Electric Bill In Texas
The state of Texas is in the midst of a very hot summer. With temperatures hitting nearly 100 degrees most days, many people are attempting to stay cool. This is in turn strains the state's power grid and causes one thing we hate the most. That item we don't like is none other than power bill price increases.
FEMA disaster recovery centers to close on Monday for Beryl
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – FEMA’s Disaster Recovery Centers will be closed across Texas on Monday as Hurricane Beryl makes landfall, FEMA Region 6 announced. FEMA centers like the one at the Hub in Smith County were initially set up to help people recover from severe weather that hit East Texas in April. The centers will […]
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