
Zack Briggs
Reporter at KENS-TV (San Antonio, TX)
Reporter at @KENS5 | Washington state native | #GoCougs | Traditional Jazz and movie fanatic
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1 week ago |
kens5.com | Zack Briggs
BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — What began as a normal Friday afternoon quickly turned into a terrifying encounter for one woman in Leon Springs who says she was attacked by two masked individuals in broad daylight. “It happened so fast but it felt like it was in slow motion to me,” said Noemi Moreno. The attack occurred on June 6 shortly after she had visited a bank in Leon Springs to cash some checks.
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1 week ago |
kvue.com | Zack Briggs
SAN ANTONIO — Two San Antonio nonprofits are stepping up to unite the community for a moment of healing and remembrance in light of the flash floods last week that took the lives of 13 men and women. Eagles Flight Advocacy and Outreach alongside San Antonio Aware and Prepared, will host a candlelight vigil Wednesday June 18 at 8 p.m. The event will take place in the parking lot of the San Antonio Aware and Prepared headquarters, located at 5819 Northwest Loop 410.
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1 week ago |
kvue.com | Zack Briggs
SAN ANTONIO — The early morning hours of Thursday brought about historic rainfall and severe thunderstorms to the Alamo City, leading to destructive flooding and the deaths of 13 people. Among the lives lost was 51-year-old Matthew Angel Tufono, described by family as a God-fearing man who radiated positivity. The whole family came together on Wednesday to celebrate Matthew’s birthday. His son Tyson recalled their final moments while driving home.
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2 weeks ago |
kens5.com | Zack Briggs
SAN ANTONIO — While Gina Ortiz Jones prepares to be sworn in as San Antonio’s next mayor, she’s emphasizing her commitment to public safety, community engagement and economic growth. Jones defeated Rolando Pablos in the runoff election on Saturday, garnering 54.3% of the vote compared to her opponent’s 45.7%. The military veteran and former under secretary of the Air Force has been meeting with city officials and community leaders as part of the transition process.
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3 weeks ago |
kens5.com | Zack Briggs
SAN ANTONIO — Uncertainty has swept parts of San Antonio's immigrant community after federal agents arrested numerous migrants over the past week, including men and women who attend a Mennonite church. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents arrested at least a dozen individuals a week ago as they left immigration court downtown following their cases being dismissed.
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