Taking advantage of the huge output of solar energy in places neighboring the Sahara Desert, a…
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Operation Lone Star Prevents Cartels Smuggling Illegal Drugs, Weapons
Governor Greg Abbott, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS), and the Texas National Guard are…
BGC Week 7 Preview: New Braunfels vs. Steele headlines Friday’s schedule
Week 7 of KSAT 12?s Big Game Coverage (BGC) officially kicks off district play in the…
Suspected arson fire causes $40K in damage to South Side home; 1 person in custody, SAFD says
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio fire officials say they are investigating a fire on the city’s…
It’s heating up at the Bexar County jail as staff struggles with malfunctioning AC units
Parts of the Bexar County Jail are suffering air conditioner failures, and, according to guards, temperatures…
Does the four-day school week work in Texas?
On Thursday afternoons, most kids are steeling themselves for the final day of the school week. …
Stocks slump on fears about rates, recession after jobs data
Good news on the economy remains bad news for Wall Street. NEW YORK — Good news…
Cold case arrest: Longview police charge man in 7-year-old killing
The Longview Police Department on Thursday made an arrest in connection with the 2015 homicide of…
Uvalde CISD suspends the district’s police department amid investigation
Officers currently employed with Uvalde CISD will fill other roles in the district. UVALDE, Texas —…
Dallas serial killer Billy Chemirmir charged with killing 22 Texas women gets 2nd conviction
Billy Chemirmir, 49, was convicted in April of capital murder in the smothering death of 81-year-old…
State Fair of Texas – What’s new in 2022
Lots of new experiences at The State Fair of Texas for 2022.
World class hospital executive returns to his roots and alma mater
Phillip D. Robinson, who is retiring from his position as the president of Lankenau Medical Center…
Federal recognition of Crystal City internment camp still an issue
SAN ANTONIO – Update (11:20 a.m. Friday): A spokesperson for Rep. Joaquin Castro has released the…
San Antonio teen selected for USA national debate team
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio teen has been selected to be a member of the…
Schertz police investigating after man, woman found dead in home
SAN ANTONIO – Schertz police are investigating after two people were found dead in a home…
‘Super Mario Bros. Movie’ teaser trailer gives first look at Mario
“Super Mario Bros. Movie,” is slated to arrive in theaters on April 7, 2023. WASHINGTON —…
Dog attack in Tennessee leaves 2 children dead, mother injured
The children died on the scene and their mother was taken to Regional One in critical…
State Fair of Texas – Where the cost of your ticket goes
The cost of your ticket to The State Fair of Texas goes a long way. Sponsored…
Trick-or-treat at free Second Saturday Fall Festival in downtown San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – There’s a free fall festival taking place in downtown San Antonio this Saturday.…
Spurs lose 102-99 to Magic in second preseason game; Coach Pop provides update on Johnson, Primo’s return
After their first preseason game, the San Antonio Spurs were committed to not having a repeat…
Man sleeping under I-10 hit, killed by car after driver lost control, brakes malfunctioned, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – A man was killed after he was hit by a vehicle that malfunctioned…
What is actually recycled in San Antonio? KSAT Explains
It’s a question that might start a household debate; what can be recycled and what can’t?…
False calls about active school shooters are rising. Behind them is a strange pattern
When Emmi Conley first heard in September about a rash of hoax calls reporting active shooters…
Want to keep your brain sharp in middle-age? Eat more fish, study finds
If you’re middle-aged and you want to keep your brain sharp, consume more Omega-3s, according to…
Americans are becoming less productive, and that’s a risk to the economy
All of the quiet quitting rolling through the country is starting to make some real economic…
Why childbirth is so dangerous for many young teens
Maryanna’s eyes widened as the waitress delivered dessert, a plate-sized chocolate chip cookie topped with hot…
Texas teen arrested after allegedly bullying, assaulting 13-year-old autistic teen
Carson Thompson said he was pushed to the ground by the bully while walking home from…
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-5 Mission Casts Long Exposure Light Beam
In this 20-second exposure from Oct. 5, 2022, a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying the company's…
Hubble Is Slowly Falling—and SpaceX Wants to Give It a Boost
The Hubble Space Telescope is falling, but amid always-tight NASA budgets, SpaceX is volunteering to help…
Patient advocacy at the polls
On Sept. 20, the 10th anniversary of National Voter Registration Day, students from a coalition comprising…
San Antonio Botanical Garden is selling hundreds of plants in annual BOOtanica sale
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Botanical Garden is holding its annual BOOtanica Plant Sale over…
2 children die, mother critically injured after family’s pet pit bulls attack, sheriff says
MEMPHIS – Two young children died and their mother was hospitalized after two family dogs attacked…
Early signs a new U.S. COVID surge could be on its way
As the U.S. heads into a third pandemic winter, the first hints are emerging that another…
Here’s what Elon Musk will likely do with Twitter if he buys it
By the end of this month, Elon Musk may finally own Twitter, after the mercurial billionaire…
False calls about active shooters at schools are up. Why?
When Emmi Conley first heard in September about a rash of hoax calls reporting active shooters…
Here’s what to know about the Nobel Peace Prize winners
Updated October 7, 2022 at 7:33 AM ET BERLIN, MOSCOW, KYIV — This year’s Nobel Peace…
Why is candy corn the most divisive candy?
The triangles of sugar have their fans but also a lot of haters. HOUSTON — Love…
263,000 new jobs in September, US hiring report says
The number could indicate the Fed’s interest rate hikes are starting to take effect, slowing the…
Moore to the Point – Nobody Puts Biden in a Corner
Note: This “Moore to the Point” commentary aired on NewsTalkSTL on Friday, October 7th. Audio included…
Now is the time to plant your bluebonnet and Texas wildflower seeds
SAN ANTONIO – Seeing our Texas Bluebonnets and native wildflowers sprout up each spring is a…
Celebrate Oktoberfest at Tower of the Americas this Saturday
SAN ANTONIO – Prost! Oktoberfest is returning to the Tower of the Americas this fall. Guests…
All San Antonio public libraries will be closed on Monday
SAN ANTONIO – The San Antonio Public Library will close all of its locations on Monday…
Two men shot while skating at park on North Side, SAPD says
SAN ANTONIO – Two men were shot while skating at a park on the North Side,…
The guy behind PGA Memes just donated $1 million to a North Texas children’s hospital
The donation will go toward the ongoing expansion of Children’s Medical Center Plano, a project that…
Renewables Met 100% of the Rise in Global Electricity This Year in 2022
In a stunning piece of accounting, solar, wind, and hydroelectric power supply was found to…
Friday Funday: Jill and Joe Are Puerto Rican? ?S?, Por Supuesto!
Joe Bid?n grew up hard and he grew up fast. He had to. The streets of…
Biden Makes Chilling Statement About Present Threat of Nuclear Armageddon
A Health and Human Services purchase that was announced this week had a lot of people…
Funeral services planned for retired longtime Bexar County judge
SAN ANTONIO – Funeral services have been planned for a retired Bexar County judge who died…
Woman opens apartment door to find boyfriend outside with gunshot wounds
SAN ANTONIO – A man returning home with some friends was shot multiple times outside his…
Late-night fire displaces family of 3 on South Side
SAN ANTONIO – A family of three and their pets have been displaced following a fire…
Suspect arrested for pistol-whipping man multiple times during robbery on Northwest Side, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A suspect has been arrested for robbing and pistol-whipping a man on the…
Fuel spill shuts down westbound I-30 heading into Dallas
The crash happened when a semi-truck hit a barrier at 30 and Interstate 635 around 2:30…
Nobel Peace Prize to activists from Belarus, Russia, Ukraine
The award follows a tradition of highlighting groups and activists trying to prevent conflicts, alleviate hardship…
‘Keep going’: She didn’t win the Nobel Peace Prize. But civil rights icon Opal Lee isn’t slowing down
For decades, she has been a leader for civil rights, a fundraiser for local nonprofits and…
Remembering Dallas’ Dubstep Grandpa: Music scene fixture John Ferguson has passed away at 80 years old.
One of the most unique personalities the Dallas music scene has ever known, he’ll be remembered…
AMBER Alert issued for newborn last seen Thursday afternoon near Houston
Sonni Meilike was last seen wearing a pink shirt and diaper around 2:41 p.m. Thursday on…
Behind the Kitchen Door: Health inspectors say coffee shop needs deep cleaning, convenience store has rodent problem
SAN ANTONIO – According to recent health inspection reports, a popular coffee spot was in need…
Judy Tenuta dead at 72
Tenuta rose to fame in the 1980s, among a generation of performers who drove the popularity…
Latina business owner pursues passion for cooking, baking conchas with a twist
SAN ANTONIO – Julie Contreras started her business, Concha Style, in 2020 to pursue her passion…
Allen ISD reveals newly proposed elementary attendance boundaries amid parent protests
Allen ISD is looking to revise its attendance boundaries for elementary schools to avoid overcrowding and…
Uvalde CISD officer terminated after community uproar
Crimson Elizondo was fired after new information surfaced. UVALDE, Texas — The former Texas Department of…
Dallas Police take down large carjacking ring led by teens
Dallas Police and the FBI worked for months to take down a carjacking ring led by…
In a digital world, small-town newspapers fight to stay alive
“Communities without papers at all… what you’re seeing is civic engagement goes down and voter turnout…
Texas man pleads guilty to flying drone loaded with drugs, contraband into Fort Worth correctional center, officials say
If convicted, Bryant LeRay Henderson faces up to 20 years in prison. TEXAS, USA — A…
Meet the North Texas residents who are trying to make their city no longer exist
The former mayor of Reno, Texas, wants to disincorporate the city and leave Parker County to…
Hearing aids coming to store shelves mid-October
SAN ANTONIO – Come Oct. 17, consumers should be able to walk into their neighborhood Walgreens…
VIA celebrates first operations, maintenance facility in decades
SAN ANTONIO – VIA Metropolitan Transit celebrated the grand opening of its new VIAtrans Operations Center…
San Marcos police officer arrested after resigning amid family violence investigation
SAN MARCOS, Texas – An officer with the San Marcos Police Department was arrested after he…
UTSA students call on university to take a stand on abortion rights
Dozens of UTSA students on Thursday turned out to call on the University to take an…
Latinos continue to be invisible in Hollywood and the media, a new report finds
Despite making up nearly 19 percent of the population, Latinos continue to be underrepresented or misrepresented…
No, President Biden didn’t legalize marijuana nationwide
Cannabis won’t be legal at the federal level until Congress acts to remove it from the…
Oak Ridge police chief arrested for soliciting underage prostitute, police say
Arlington police arrested Oak Ridge Police Chief Thomas Peoples on Wednesday. ARLINGTON, Texas — Arlington police…
Community groups rally support near a Dallas high school after two off-campus shootings nearby
A 14-year-old was shot at a park. An 18-year-old is accused of shooting two women during…
Ex-Pct. 2 captain gets new attorney as Barrientes Vela’s sentencing is paused again
SAN ANTONIO – The sentencing of convicted felon Michelle Barrientes Vela was paused again Thursday as…
Lexi Rubio’s parents say ex-trooper fired by Uvalde CISD was working at their son’s campus
UVALDE, Texas – The parents of Alexandra “Lexi” Rubio, a victim of the Robb Elementary shooting…
Biden pardons thousands in prison for simple marijuana charges and urges governors to follow suit
President Joe Biden said on Thursday he is pardoning people who have been convicted of simple…
Deed fraud defendant flees hearing after forged signatures detailed in testimony
WFAA’s “Dirty Deeds” series highlights how easy it is to steal houses with the stroke of…
No, Texas is not revoking people’s voter registration without telling them
The claim comes from a court ruling on the state’s process for flagging noncitizen voters. The…
Friends and teammates honor legacy of Duncanville WNBA star who died this week from breast cancer
“As much as we will miss her, her legacy here in Duncanville will continue to live…
Boy Struggling at School is Now a Math Genius After His Mom Taught Him to Use An ABACUS–May Help Today’s Kids
A British woman of Indian heritage thought a bit of ancient instruction might help her son…
Remarkable: Florida Barrier Island Cut off by Hurricane Ian Has Already Been Reconnected to Mainland
The press that seems intent on demeaning Ron DeSantis over his hurricane work can only do…
Man arrested after stabbing another man for loudly revving car engine at Walmart, Kerrville PD says
KERRVILLE, Texas – A Kerrville man got into an argument with another man in a Walmart…
KSAT Community town hall explores connection between domestic violence and mass shootings
SAN ANTONIO – October is domestic violence awareness month. Join us Thursday, October 6, at 2…
San Antonio police shoot, kill man accused of stalking woman at North Side home
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio police officer shot and killed a man Thursday afternoon while…
Amazon to hire 150,000 new employees for upcoming holiday season
Amazon announced Thursday that it is hiring 150,000 employees throughout the U.S. for the upcoming holiday…
SAPD fires officer who shot teen outside McDonald’s restaurant, releases video of incident
SAN ANTONIO – Editor’s Note: The video released by SAPD is graphic. Viewer discretion is advised.…
Fakes exist, but the original photo showing windows holding back a wall of water during Hurricane Ian is real
Dixie Whatley, who posted the viral photo, told VERIFY a neighbor took the photo from their…
Dallas man admits to grotesque violence against victims, sentenced to 20 years for human trafficking, officials say
In plea papers, Tremont Blakemore admitted to running the large-scale human trafficking organization and using the…
Biden Reveals Shameful New ‘Plan’ to Address Oil Production
Joe Biden went to the Saudi government — the same government he termed a “pariah” —…
GOP Senator Ben Sasse to Resign
October is a month that just won’t quit, and another piece of big news dropped on…
San Antonio man sentenced to 50 years in prison for shooting death of convenience store owner
SAN ANTONIO – A capital murder case ended in a plea deal for a 22-year-old San…
Man arrested for threatening to shoot up workplace for Toyota subcontractors, records show
SAN ANTONIO – An employee for a Toyota subcontractor has been arrested after police said he…
Ex-DPS officer hired by Uvalde schools fired after CNN report
A former Texas Department of Public Safety trooper recently hired by the Uvalde Consolidated Independent School…
Biden to pardon simple federal marijuana possession convictions
President Biden on Thursday announced that he is taking executive action to pardon people convicted of…
No, posting on Facebook won’t protect your photos or data
Despite many claims stating otherwise, you cannot prevent Facebook from using your data or photos by…
LA Sheriff Alex Villanueva Blasts Woke Hypocrisy, Establishment Corruption, LA Times: ‘I Will Be Vindicated’
(The opinions expressed herein are those of the writer and do not necessarily represent the views…
Leftist Minneapolis Mayor Makes Even Keith Ellison Raise an Eyebrow Over Comment on How Easy It Is to ‘Buy a Gun’
When a gun grabber makes a ridiculous statement that makes even a hard-left gun grabber like…
WATCH: Jennifer Lahl on ‘The Detransition Diaries’
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Jennifer Lahl, Founder and President of…
State Sen. Gutierrez, Uvalde parents call for DPS director to resign after ex-trooper hired by district
The head of the state’s top law enforcement agency is being asked to resign after one…
Day 6 of Michelle Barrientes Vela trial sentencing
SAN ANTONIO – Former Bexar County Precinct 2 Capt. Marc D. Garcia was ordered to appear…
? FULL BALLOT: November 8 General, Special, Charter and Bond Election
Get more election news, key dates on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page. Voters in Bexar County will…
Some leading robot makers are pledging not to weaponize them
Boston Dynamics and five other robotics companies have signed an open letter saying what many of…
Texas man killed in Iowa crash
The crash happened on I-35 northbound around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, according to the Iowa State Patrol.…
Peyton Manning auditions to be the next Santa Claus
Tim Allen is retiring as Santa Claus and is looking for his replacement. SANTA CLAUS, Ind.…
Biden pardons thousands for ‘simple possession’ of marijuana
Biden is also calling on governors to issue similar pardons for those convicted of state marijuana…
Uvalde CISD fires ex-DPS trooper who responded to massacre
SAN ANTONIO – A protest Thursday morning by family members of the Uvalde school shooting victims,…
How glaciers melted 20,000 years ago may offer clues about climate change’s effects
During Earth’s ice ages, much of North America and northern Europe were covered in massive glaciers. …
Federal appeals court sends DACA case back to lower court to review new program guidelines
A federal appeals court on Wednesday sided with a Texas-based federal judge who ruled the 2012…
Former police officer attacks Thai childcare center, kills at least 36
The attack took place in the rural town of Nongbua Lamphu in northeastern Thailand, in one…
Solid Science from Serena Au??n-Chancellor
Astronaut Serena Au??n-Chancellor installs samples for the Microgravity Investigation of Cement Solidification (MICS) experiment aboard the…
Ukraine Girl Bereft Without Her Cat is Reunited Thanks to Kind Strangers in 5 Countries and 7,000 Miles–WATCH
A truly astonishing story of war-time goodwill to mend a 10-year-old’s broken heart will bring a…
Governor Abbott Celebrates RGV LEAD, Education And Industry Partnerships
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated Rio Grande Valley Linking Economic and Academic Development (RGV LEAD) for…
Adopt a pet for free during San Antonio Pets Alive three-day adoption event
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio Pets Alive! and BISSELL Pet Foundation are hosting a three-day adoption…
No, Dawn dish soap should not be used as a regular flea treatment for pets
Although Dawn dish soap can kill fleas, it should not be used as a flea treatment…
Australia Sets Aside 30% of Land Mass to Protect its Unique Species
Joining the United States and a number of other countries, Australian officials have committed to preserve…
Popular Barbacoa and Big Red Festival returns to San Antonio this weekend
SAN ANTONIO – The puro San Antonio Barbacoa and Big Red Festival is returning this weekend…
Robbery suspect facing multiple charges after stealing lottery tickets and evading deputies, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – A man who authorities say robbed a West Bexar County convenience store is…
PERSPECTIVE: At conservative schools, anti-critical race theory still looms large
Updated October 6, 2022 at 11:59 AM ET As college students have returned to campus, anti-critical…
Brittney Griner at ‘weakest moment’ in Russia, her wife says
“She’s very afraid about being left and forgotten in Russia, or just completely used to the…