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Murderous pair confesses to another killing

The body of 19-year-old Steven Rendon was discovered in a cornfield on June 30.
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Policy makers looking for ways to fix immigration crisis

After touring a new immigration shelter Friday in New Mexico that will house more undocumented kids picked up at the Texas border, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson delivered a message for central Americans who might think of going to the U.S. illegally.
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Salvaggio promoted to captain following four-year fight to clear name

The man who had to fight to get his SAPD job back is being promoted to Captain
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Suspect in family's murder collapses in court

Suspect in Texas family killings collapses in court
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Immigration Crisis: Group of demonstrators gathers at Lackland AFB

Protesters gather at Lackland AFB
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  • The body of 19-year-old Steven Rendon was discovered in a cornfield on June 30.
    Murderous pair confesses to another killing
  • After touring a new immigration shelter Friday in New Mexico that will house more undocumented kids picked up at the Texas border, Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson delivered a message for central Americans who might think of going to the U.S. illegally.
    Policy makers looking for ways to fix immigration…
  • The man who had to fight to get his SAPD job back is being promoted to Captain
    Salvaggio promoted to captain following four-year…
  • Suspect in Texas family killings collapses in court
    Suspect in family's murder collapses in court
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    Immigration Crisis: Group of demonstrators…
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President Obama faced criticism from both Republicans and Democrats for not visiting the border during his trip to Texas, especially when many have called the issue a "humanitarian crisis."

Obama administration officials visit Texas

Obama administration officials visit Texas

Obama administration officials make a trip to Texas, shortly after the president visited...

Obama administration officials make a trip to Texas, shortly after the president visited the state to talk immigration.

  • Local
  • 17 hours, 20 minutes ago
Rogelio Mares
Cavaliers
LeBron James spent the first seven years of his career with the Cavaliers.

LeBron James rejoins Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency

LeBron James rejoins Cleveland Cavaliers in free agency

LeBron James has returned to the team he left four years ago and the state he was raised...

LeBron James has returned to the team he left four years ago and the state he was raised in.

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  • 16 hours, 39 minutes ago
Jeff Zillgitt and Sam Amick
Around Texas
Karnes Fracking Waste

Karnes Co. authorities consider possible charges after frack water…

Karnes Co. authorities consider possible charges after frack water…

Karnes Co. Sheriff forwarding investigation to DA, after 9-mile fracking waste water...

Karnes Co. Sheriff forwarding investigation to DA, after 9-mile fracking waste water spill on highway

  • Around Texas
  • 8 hours, 50 minutes ago
Joe Conger
Your Health
Salvation Army helping to beat the heat

Salvation Army provides relief from the heat

Salvation Army provides relief from the heat

A lot of people turn to the Salvation Army not only when it gets cold, but just as much...

A lot of people turn to the Salvation Army not only when it gets cold, but just as much when it gets hot.

  • Your Health
  • 9 hours, 3 minutes ago
Local
A shootout between two vehicles broke out in a mall parking lot in south San Antonio early Friday morning.

Two-vehicle shootout erupts in front of South Park Mall, SAPD says

Two-vehicle shootout erupts in front of South Park Mall, SAPD says

A shootout between two vehicles breaks out in a mall parking lot in south San Antonio...

A shootout between two vehicles breaks out in a mall parking lot in south San Antonio early Friday morning.

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  • 21 hours, 6 minutes ago
Around Texas
An additional toxicology was ordered for Cameron Redus, the UIW student who was shot and killed outside his apartment by a UIW police officer.

Additional toxicology ordered in Cameron Redus case

Additional toxicology ordered in Cameron Redus case

An additional toxicology was ordered for Cameron Redus, the UIW student who was shot and...

An additional toxicology was ordered for Cameron Redus, the UIW student who was shot and killed outside his apartment by a UIW police officer.

  • Around Texas
  • 1 day, 9 hours ago
Bailey McGowan & Dillon Collier
Features
These 12-oz. Slurpees will be free at 7-Eleven on July 7, 2014.

Slurp, munch freebies for a week at 7-Eleven

Slurp, munch freebies for a week at 7-Eleven

A free Slurpee may no longer be enough to make folks stop, so 7-Eleven plans a week full...

A free Slurpee may no longer be enough to make folks stop, so 7-Eleven plans a week full of freebies.

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  • 17 hours, 4 minutes ago
Local
San Antonio group provides free legal service to immigrant kids at Lackland

San Antonio group provides free legal service to immigrant kids at…

San Antonio group provides free legal service to immigrant kids at…

One key issue at the center of the immigration debate is a policy signed into law by...

One key issue at the center of the immigration debate is a policy signed into law by President Bush.

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  • 12 hours, 34 minutes ago
Phil Anaya
Local
It's the reunion captured in one picture; father and son - apart for eight years - are now together in a terminal at D/FW Airport.

Detectives' dedication credited in reuniting dad, son after 8 years

Detectives' dedication credited in reuniting dad, son after 8 years

The reunion was captured in one photo: father and son - apart for 8 years - now together...

The reunion was captured in one photo: father and son - apart for 8 years - now together in a terminal at D/FW Airport.

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  • 20 hours, 59 minutes ago
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Bellaire police chased a driver into west Houston where he told him he had an anxiety attack after they tried to stop him on the West Loop.

Driver accused in chase tells police he had 'anxiety attack'

Driver accused in chase tells police he had 'anxiety attack'

Police chased a driver into Houston Friday where he told them he had an anxiety attack...

Police chased a driver into Houston Friday where he told them he had an anxiety attack after they tried to stop him.

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  • 14 hours, 42 minutes ago
I-Team
Mom steals identity Barry 5pm

Daughter says 'Mom stole my ID'

Daughter says 'Mom stole my ID'

A recent high school graduate was shocked to learn she was a victim of ID theft. Even...

A recent high school graduate was shocked to learn she was a victim of ID theft. Even more shocked to learn, it may have been her mother.

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Features
Surveillance video captured the moment Officer Ann McSwain rolled on the ground in an attempt to smother flames after she caught fire at a Cedar Hill shopping center.

Surveillance camera captures officer rolling on ground after catching…

Surveillance camera captures officer rolling on ground after catching…

Surveillance video captures the moment an officer rolls on the ground after she catches...

Surveillance video captures the moment an officer rolls on the ground after she catches fire.

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  • 20 hours, 18 minutes ago
I-Team

Solution to downed tree isn’t clear cut

Solution to downed tree isn't clear cut

Frank Kenisky and his wife noticed something very strange in their backyard recently, a...

Frank Kenisky and his wife noticed something very strange in their backyard recently, a 35 inch diameter, 35 foot tall hackberry tree laying against the house.

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  • 9 hours, 14 minutes ago
Barry Davis
I-Team
SAPD personnel gather evidence at a recent crime scene.

City has discussed downsizing civilian CSI unit

City has discussed downsizing civilian CSI unit

Civilian CSI's, who analyze evidence collected at serious crime scenes, complained to...

Civilian CSI's, who analyze evidence collected at serious crime scenes, complained to KENS 5 that any potential savings for the city would be wiped out by the cost to pay and properly train their replacements, Uniform Evidence Detectives.

  • I-Team
  • 1 day, 11 hours ago
Dillon Collier
Local
There are new chilling details about what happened Wednesday after Ronald Haskell allegedly murdered six members of his ex-wife’s family.

New details released about tragic mass killing near Houston

New details released about tragic mass killing near Houston

Chilling new details about what happened after Ronald Haskell allegedly murdered members...

Chilling new details about what happened after Ronald Haskell allegedly murdered members of his ex-wife's family.

  • Local
  • 20 hours, 53 minutes ago
Public Safety
False Justice

S.A. family claims teen scammed them out of life savings

S.A. family claims teen scammed them out of life savings

Local family says a 19-year-old man impersonated an attorney and walked away with their...

Local family says a 19-year-old man impersonated an attorney and walked away with their life savings.

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  • 1 day, 13 hours ago
Sharon Ko
Tech
LG's 18-inch flexible OLED display.

LG unveils flexible and transparent OLED displays

LG unveils flexible and transparent OLED displays

The 18-inch flexible display can be rolled up to a radius of 1.1 inches.

The 18-inch flexible display can be rolled up to a radius of 1.1 inches.

  • Tech
  • 20 hours, 2 minutes ago
Brett Molina
Features
Wounded Warrior JB 6

2nd Annual Wounded Warrior Invitational Wraps Up

2nd Annual Wounded Warrior Invitational Wraps Up

100 Wounded Warriors competed Thursday in the 2nd Annual Wounded Warrior Summer...

100 Wounded Warriors competed Thursday in the 2nd Annual Wounded Warrior Summer Invitational at Randolph Air Force Base.

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  • 12 hours, 5 minutes ago
Jeremy Baker
Public Safety
Cliffmont car operation

SAPD: Faux burglars drive officers to alleged chop shop

SAPD: Faux burglars drive officers to alleged chop shop

Homeowner claims burglars. Police stumble upon car theft operation.

Homeowner claims burglars. Police stumble upon car theft operation.

  • Public Safety
  • 1 day, 14 hours ago
Marvin Hurst
Around Texas
Hundreds of people packed into the Paramount Theatre in Austin to hear President Barack Obama Thursday.

President Obama attracts huge crowd at The Paramount Theatre

President Obama attracts huge crowd at The Paramount Theatre

Hundreds of people packed into The Paramount Theatre in Austin to listen to President...

Hundreds of people packed into The Paramount Theatre in Austin to listen to President Obama.

  • Around Texas
  • 1 day, 11 hours ago
Sports
Once the World Cup and its traveling circus leaves town, four gleaming stadiums that cost $1.6 billion and hosted massive crowds will echo noisily as their owners struggle to find a use for them or even partially fill them.

Brazil's new stadiums seek post-World Cup events

Brazil's new stadiums seek post-World Cup events

Once the World Cup leaves town, 4 gleaming stadiums will echo noisily as owners struggle...

Once the World Cup leaves town, 4 gleaming stadiums will echo noisily as owners struggle to find a use for them.

  • Sports
  • 20 hours, 32 minutes ago
Features
A Houston firefighter collapsed and died Wednesday afternoon after battling a 2-alarm house fire in Kingwood.

Texas firefighter dies after battling 2-alarm fire

Texas firefighter dies after battling 2-alarm fire

A Houston firefighter collapsed and died Wednesday afternoon after battling a 2-alarm...

A Houston firefighter collapsed and died Wednesday afternoon after battling a 2-alarm house fire in Kingwood.

  • Features
  • 1 day, 17 hours ago
Local
A routine traffic stop on the east side turned into a crack cocaine bust for the San Antonio Police Department.

Local officers find crack, weed and cash during routine traffic stop,…

Local officers find crack, weed and cash during routine traffic stop,…

A routine traffic stop on the east side turned into a crack cocaine bust for the San...

A routine traffic stop on the east side turned into a crack cocaine bust for the San Antonio Police Department.

  • Local
  • 1 day, 19 hours ago
Spurs
Spurs coach Gregg Popovich has a case as greatest in NBA history.

Coach Pop agrees to multiyear contract extension

Coach Pop agrees to multiyear contract extension

The San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday on Twitter that head coach Gregg Popovich has...

The San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday on Twitter that head coach Gregg Popovich has signed a multi-year contract extension.

  • Spurs
  • 2 days, 11 hours ago
Politics
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 17: Mayor Julian Castro testifies during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill June 17, 2014 in Washington, DC. The current mayor of San Antonio, Texas, Castro has not faced serious opposition in the Senate. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

U.S. Senate confirms Castro as HUD secretary

U.S. Senate confirms Castro as HUD secretary

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro has received U.S. Senate confirmation to become the...

San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro has received U.S. Senate confirmation to become the nation's housing secretary.

  • Politics
  • 2 days, 16 hours ago
Local
The man allegedly responsible for the death of a pizza delivery man is now behind bars. Robert Carlos Delcid, 35, was found hiding out at a hotel in northeast San Antonio Tuesday night, according to the San Antonio Police Department.

S.A. police arrest suspect in pizza delivery man's death

S.A. police arrest suspect in pizza delivery man's death

Robert Delcid, 35, was found hiding out at a hotel in northeast San Antonio Tuesday...

Robert Delcid, 35, was found hiding out at a hotel in northeast San Antonio Tuesday night, according to SAPD.

  • Local
  • 2 days, 19 hours ago
Crime
Family photo of the Schneider's cat "Oliver" who was found mutilated near their home.

Mutilated cats found in Universal City attacked by coyote, police say

Mutilated cats found in Universal City attacked by coyote, police say

The Universal City Police determined the mutilated cats found Monday were attacked by a...

The Universal City Police determined the mutilated cats found Monday were attacked by a coyote.

  • Crime
  • 2 days, 13 hours ago
Bailey McGowan
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