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Are you voting for the first time this election? We want to hear from you
With Election Day on Nov. 8 right around the corner, the KSAT team is ramping up…
‘This is the tip of the iceberg’: City officially breaks ground on luxury apartment complex in Arlington
The 300-unit building is within walking distance of Globe Life Field, AT&T Stadium and Choctaw Stadium.…
Posts online claim the US is buying a radiation sickness drug. That’s true.
The U.S. government is spending $290 million to purchase a supply of a drug that can…
Women’s health specialist: “Make yourself number one!”
It’s easy for many women to keep pushing a mammogram to the bottom of their to-do…
Head of Texas Rangers retires amid investigation into Uvalde massacre response
The head of the Texas Rangers will reportedly leave the agency amid an investigation into the…
Open Court: The trial of Juan David Ortiz, ex-Border Patrol agent accused of murdering 4 women
The trial of Juan David Ortiz is a Webb County capital murder case that was moved…
Uvalde CISD shares plan for hiring new superintendent
UVALDE, Texas – Uvalde CISD has outlined its plans for finding a new, permanent superintendent in…
Uvalde CISD assistant superintendent is 4th in central office to retire after Robb Elementary massacre
UVALDE, Texas – Another member of Uvalde CISD’s central office is stepping down in the wake…
Drawdown of Lake Marble Falls set to begin Oct. 1
Drawdown of Lake Marble Falls set to begin Oct. 1 Property owners can perform repairs on…
Texas voting machines are secure — here’s how they actually work
Across the country, people are heading to the polls to vote in the midterm election. While…
‘Team of destiny’ 1980 NLCS between Astros, Phillies ended in heartbreak for Houston
Four of the five games went into extra innings and featured legends like Astros Nolan Ryan…
Elon Musk carries sink into Twitter HQ ahead of deadline to buy the company
Despite Musk’s splashy entry to Twitter headquarters on Wednesday, it wasn’t clear yet whether his purchase…
Dallas officer hospitalized after suspect slams hotel room door on hand, police say
The officer’s hand was severely injured in the incident, police say. DALLAS — A Dallas officer…
Battery Tech Breakthrough Paves Way for Mass Adoption of Affordable/Fast Charging Electric Cars
A breakthrough in electric vehicle fast charging battery design from Penn State has enabled a 10-minute…
Family launches website for fans to share memories of Russell Rush, includes San Antonio memorial plans
SAN ANTONIO – The family of beloved, longtime San Antonio radio host Russell Rush has launched…
Haunted Magnolia Hotel in Seguin to host free open house
SEGUIN, Texas – The historic Magnolia Hotel in Seguin, which is rumored to be haunted, is…
Are there misconceptions about the Latino Vote? KSAT Explains
? WATCH THE FULL EPISODE HERE ? An important part of Latino culture is tradition, and…
“I’m safe now.” Afghan lawyer, who defended women, reunited with family in Texas
As a human rights lawyer, Latifa Sharifi helped countless women and children in Afghanistan. But when…
Report: Texas power grid still not ready for extreme winter weather
The new report by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission says the state’s power grid is still…
Kia recalls SUVs again for risk of engine fire, tells owners to park outside
Owners are strongly urged to park the recalled Kia vehicles outside and away from structures until…
Man sentenced to more than 5 years in prison for robbing USPS employee at gunpoint in Fort Worth
Abdirashid Omar, 22, was charged in May 2022. He pleaded guilty the following month to robbery…
Suspected Love Field shooter indicted for aggravated assault against public servant
The suspect, Portia Odufuwa, could serve anywhere between 20 years to life in prison if found…
Visa revoked for mother who lost two sons in deadliest smuggling case
SAN ANTONIO – Karen Caballero, a Honduran mother mourning the loss of her two sons and…
Ex-captain planned to testify that Barrientes Vela directed him to pad criminal complaint
SAN ANTONIO – Former Bexar County Precinct 2 captain Marc D. Garcia was prepared to testify…
How to make delicious, nutritious fall smoothies
Smoothies! If the word makes you think of icy, berry-filled summer drinks, think again. Fall is…
USDA Launches Loan Assistance Tool to Enhance Equity and Customer Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26, 2022 - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) launched a new online tool…
With inflation sticking around, Biden targets ‘junk fees’
The bureau estimates that its new enforcement push on junk fees will save Americans roughly $3…
DICK’S Sporting Goods and Nike hosting ‘It’s Her Shot’ event in Plano this weekend
It’s Her Shot is a free to attend on a first-come, first-served basis. Sign-ups and more…
Longview-Tyler football game date changed
Because of the threat of inclement weather, the date of this week's football game between Longview…
Young entrepreneur thankful for San Antonio Startup Week as she tries to grow her business
SAN ANTONIO – An idea that a local mother used to help her daughter has evolved…
Couple accused of charging Helotes residents for contract work but not showing up for the job
SAN ANTONIO – A couple has been arrested for charging Helotes residents for contract work but…
National Pumpkin Day: How Texas weather can impact a pumpkin harvest ?
Pumpkin lovers rejoice! Wednesday, Oct. 26 marks National Pumpkin Day, meaning it’s the perfect time to…
Foster organization’s claims about accused child rapist remaining on staff called into question by former employees, documents
A San Antonio-based foster care nonprofit said TPR’s report about an accused child-rapist remaining on staff…
Texas-based RealPage facing lawsuit for allegedly using software to raise rent prices
Five people are suing RealPage and leasing companies, saying they’ve been raising rent prices since as…
Confirmed: Jarrell, Texas gets hit by yet another tornado
May 27, 1997 is a day most people in Central Texas won’t forget. A massive EF5…
Driver was intoxicated, speeding during overnight crash that killed passenger, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 27-year-old man who was driving a car at the time of a…
Most teens who start puberty suppression continue gender-affirming care, study finds
A large majority of transgender adolescents who received puberty suppression treatment went on to continue gender-affirming…
Dallas hospital shooting suspect cut off ankle monitor before June arrest then spent 100 days in custody for parole violation, sources say
Nestor Hernandez, 30, faces capital murder charges in the double homicide shooting at Dallas Methodist Hospital.…
Jury finds man guilty of all 76 charges in Waukesha Christmas parade tragedy
Six people were killed, including 8-year-old Jackson Sparks, who was marching in the Christmas parade with…
Jurors sentence Robert Solis to death in murder of HCSO Deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal
The jury found Solis guilty last week after deliberating less than 30 minutes. He fired his…
A City in China is Planning an Offshore Wind Farm So Big It Could Power All of Norway
The “Classic Tourist City” of Chaozhou is going to build an offshore wind farm so large…
5 major events will be happening in downtown San Antonio on Saturday. City officials say to plan ahead for traffic
SAN ANTONIO – Downtown San Antonio will be jam-packed with events this Saturday, and city officials…
? Science with Sarah: Floating Magnetic Ghosts ??
? Watch the video of Sarah’s school science experiment here! Hello parents, teachers and students! Are…
No, you don’t need your voter registration card to vote in Texas, but you do need a photo ID
Get more election news, key dates on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page. Early voting is underway for…
The International Space Station had to move to dodge space junk
The International Space Station had to fire its thrusters this week to make sure it avoided…
Emperor penguins will receive endangered species protections
The emperor penguin population of Antarctica is in significant danger due to diminishing sea ice levels…
Exhumations to resume in a bid to identify Tulsa Race Massacre victims
Some of the 19 bodies taken from a Tulsa cemetery and later reburied that could include…
Texas group tells state lawmakers: You don’t have to scrap STAAR, but please change it
A group that advocates for public education is urging Texas lawmakers to rethink the role state…
Science ‘on their fingertips’: Texas professor making chemistry available to blind students
Taking a chemistry class typically involves using your eyesight – noticing color changes in a test…
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is depicted on a new USPS stamp
Ruth Bader Ginsburg put her stamp on U.S. law — and now the U.S. is putting…
16-year-old boy killed in wrong-way crash in Dallas, police say
Police said the driver who crossed the median was intoxicated at the time of the crash.…
McKinney breaks ground on new City Hall complex
The new complex will house social and entertainment aspects along with city services. MCKINNEY, Texas —…
LCRA to lower Lake Marble Falls for three months to allow needed work at Starcke Dam
LCRA to lower Lake Marble Falls for three months to allow needed work at Starcke Dam…
No, the federal government doesn’t run elections – states do.
Federal and state elections are administered at the local level, and the specifics of how elections…
ESPN sells majority interest in iconic X Games brand
ESPN will remain a minority partner in the events and will continue to televise them. ESPN…
Hubble Views a Turbulent Stellar Nursery
The lives of newborn stars are tempestuous, as this image of the Herbig-Haro objects HH 1…
Passenger killed, driver facing charges after overnight crash on West Side
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio police say a driver is facing a charge of intoxication manslaughter…
The McDonald’s cult classic McRib is returning — but for a farewell tour
Fans of the McDonald’s McRib can rejoice because the cult classic is returning to the menu…
‘Insect apocalypse’: Here’s why it’s alarming that our bugs and pollinators are dying out rapidly
SAN ANTONIO – Say what you want about not liking bugs or insects, but they are…
Inside a bus, Deep East Texans get the health care they can’t afford or find anywhere else
Access to health care is limited in rural Texas. The mobile clinic operated by Beaumont-based TAN…
Ex-bookkeeper arrested for stealing more than $185,000 from San Antonio homebuilder, records show
SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio woman has been arrested for stealing more than $185,000 from…
Day 2 of early voting included 31,930 voters in Bexar County. See list of busiest, slowest polling locations
Get more election coverage on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page Early voting for the midterm election has…
Texas students’ math scores saw a sharp decline during pandemic
State math scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress dipped significantly between 2019 and 2022.…
Bexar County District Attorney candidates Joe Gonzales and Marc LaHood answer your questions ahead of Nov. 8 election
SAN ANTONIO – Get more election news on KSAT’s Vote 2022 page. An elected district attorney…
Family speaks out after left stranded in underground cave attraction in northern Arizona
Coconino County Search and Rescue had to hoist the family up 20 stories from the bottom…
Fire destroys home in far SW Bexar County; 1 person detained, BCSO says
SAN ANTONIO – A home was destroyed and a man is in custody after a house…
After suspending political donations post-insurrection, AT&T and Valero fund election-deniers in the midterms
AT&T and Valero were among a handful of political action committees that donated to candidates this…
Inside a bus, East Texans get the health care they can’t afford or find anywhere else
Access to health care is limited in rural Texas. The mobile clinic operated by Beaumont-based TAN…
Teen inside home wounded in drive-by shooting, police say
SAN ANTONIO – A teenage girl was wounded during a drive-by shooting at an East Side…
Mother, teenage son shot in front of home north of downtown, San Antonio police say
SAN ANTONIO – A 34-year-old mother and her 16-year-old son are hospitalized in critical condition after…
Preteen student arrested after making terroristic threats in Converse, police say
CONVERSE, Texas – A 12-year-old was arrested Saturday after making terroristic threats to an IDEA campus,…
Javier Cazares draws inspiration for election bid from his daughter
UVALDE, Texas – We are two weeks away from election day and in the middle of…
Rising costs stand in way of reopening popular restaurant destroyed by fire in San Antonio, owners say
SAN ANTONIO – Jacala Mexican Restaurant fans are waiting for the owners to announce the start…
What’s the difference between parole and bail?
The question has been raised with the revelation that the suspected Dallas Methodist Hospital shooter was…
Producer-director Jules Bass, known for holiday specials, dies
Bass produced and co-directed holiday classics like “Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer,” “Frosty the Snowman” and “Santa…
Immersive Dia de los Muertos museum hidden above Fiesta Store near North Star Mall
SAN ANTONIO – Thousands of people visit the Fiesta Store near North Star Mall every year,…
Feds go after malware-for-lease operation with Texas victims, including in San Antonio
SAN ANTONIO – As federal prosecutors look for victims of a global malware-for-lease scheme, they’re pulling…
BGC Scores and Schedules: Week 10, High School Football in San Antonio, South Texas, Hill Country
Below you will find the schedule of games and live scores for high school football games…
Registration sticker expired for 13 years leads to fugitive arrest, Jourdanton police say
JOURDANTON, Texas – A registration sticker that was 13 years out of date led to the…
Mansfield ISD board secretary arrested on assault, family violence charge
The district’s board president says Bianca Benavides Anderson is an elected official and that the board…
McClellan: The perfect soup for now or later
I need recipes. If you have seen my collection of cookbooks or the volumes of newspaper…
Hemisfair’s Dia de los Muertos Fest features altars and Los Lobos
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Arts &…
FBI Dallas Special Agent in Charge Matthew DeSarno reflects on tenure as he retires from agency
DeSarno has been with the FBI since he was 29 years old. He is retiring at…
Spike in ‘flesh-eating’ bacteria cases after Hurricane Ian not related to eating raw seafood
A viral post warns people to avoid eating raw sushi after Hurricane Ian. But the abnormal…
‘They got two girls’ 6-year-old Eleanor and Hayden are breaking stereotypes on this Dallas flag football team
If they’re nervous when they step on the field, it has nothing to do with a…
Institute of Biosciences and Technology celebrates 30 years in the Texas Medical Center
The Texas A&M Health Institute of Biosciences and Technology (IBT) celebrated 30 years of its presence…
Governor Abbott Celebrates Launch Of Texas Tech University’s New Engineering Research Center
Governor Greg Abbott today celebrated Texas Tech University's launch of the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF)…
Governor Abbott Congratulates FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies On College Station Expansion
Governor Greg Abbott today congratulated FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies on the groundbreaking of their College Station campus…
Woman shot, killed outside downtown area convenience store identified
SAN ANTONIO – A woman who was fatally wounded outside a downtown area convenience store last…
County commissioners allocate the last of 389 million dollars in federal COVID relief funds
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Paul Flahive…
More WNBA players, including Dallas Wings’ Allisha Gray, to play in AU basketball league in Dallas
There are 15 players already signed with significant WNBA experience including Dallas Wings’ Allisha Gray. DALLAS…
Hospital staff safety in the spotlight after 2 killed at Dallas Methodist
Annette Flowers and Jacqueline Pokuaa were shot and killed at Methodist Dallas Medical Center. Organizations say…
What is a Russian penal colony?
After losing an appeal to her nine-year sentence in Russia, Brittney Griner is expected to be…
Vote 2022 KSAT Q&A: Your election questions answered
SAN ANTONIO – KSAT.com’s Ivan Herrera was joined by Maria Mendez, service and engagement reporter for…
Nails have been found littering Dallas streets. Now police say they’ve caught the ‘nail bandit’
Have you found nails scattered across your Dallas-area neighborhood? Police say they’ve found the “nail bandit”…
Tornado touched down in Jarrell during Monday night’s storms, officials confirm
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Kailey Hunt…
Travis County secures nearly 10,000 doses of life-saving overdose drug naloxone
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Bioscience-Medicine Miguel…
Prop A: Understanding the ballot measure that could reshape Dallas
Prop A would fund a new convention center and improvements to Fair Park and city officials…
Biden receives updated COVID-19 booster shot, promotes vaccine
Biden is expected to again call on business, educational and civil leaders to do more to…
Drought conditions require LCRA to cut off Highland Lakes water for agricultural customers
Drought conditions require LCRA to cut off Highland Lakes water for agricultural customers LCRA enters drought…
Brittney Griner’s prison sentence is upheld in a Russian court
Updated October 25, 2022 at 12:27 PM ET MOSCOW — A Moscow appeals court upheld American…
Parents of Erik Cantu Jr. call for attempted murder charges in first public comments since shooting
Erik Cantu Sr. and Victoria Casarez, the parents of Erik Cantu Jr., spoke publicly on Tuesday…
Greg Abbott ran as a small-government conservative. But the governor’s office now has more power than ever.
Abbott has consolidated power like none before him, at times circumventing the GOP-controlled Legislature and overriding…
‘A horrific rollercoaster’ Cantu family urges San Antonio to ‘keep praying for Erik’ as attorney seeks justice in SAPD shooting case
This is the first time the teen’s parents have spoken publicly following the shooting earlier this…
Powerball jackpot jumps to $700M as lottery craze continues
The estimated jackpot for the next Powerball drawing increased just hours after it was first announced.…
Burglary suspects arrested after crashing into a BCSO patrol vehicle
SAN ANTONIO – Bexar County sheriff’s deputies arrested three burglary suspects early Tuesday after they crashed…
Students, community come together to build altar for Muertosfest
SAN ANTONIO – Local students are learning about the Day of the Dead and creating an…
Brittney Griner’s prison sentence is upheld in a Russian court
Updated October 25, 2022 at 12:27 PM ET MOSCOW — A Moscow appeals court upheld American…
‘Unbanked’ Americans are at a record low. Stimulus checks may be the reason.
Black and Hispanic households still remain much more likely to not have a bank account, although…
Mapping the Entire Night Sky
This mosaic is composed of images covering the entire sky, taken by the Wide-field Infrared Survey…
Recycling plastic is practically impossible — and the problem is getting worse
The vast majority of plastic that people put into recycling bins is headed to landfills, or…
The last solar eclipse of the year happens today
(C) 2022 Texas Public Radio Real. Reliable. Texas Public Radio. Available On Air Stations Science Bill…
Ash Carter, the U.S. defense secretary who opened combat jobs to women, dies at 68
WASHINGTON — Ash Carter, who as defense secretary in the final two years of the Obama…
Early retirement took off during the pandemic. An economic downturn could change that
Before the pandemic, no one would have guessed that Dean Hebert was headed toward early retirement,…
Cormac McCarthy’s new books seem to try to encapsulate the human experience
In terms of scope, works of literature exist on a spectrum that goes from small narratives…
Mental Health Focus Is Bringing Suicides Down Sharply Among Air Force, Marines and Army
A significant drop in the rates of suicide among active military members that was observed over…
Police searching for suspect who wounded man during robbery after hours at Northeast Side business
SAN ANTONIO – San Antonio are working to learn more about the person who shot and…
LCRA urges visitors to ‘Be LakeWise’ and play it safe on the lakes
LCRA urges visitors to ‘Be LakeWise’ and play it safe on the lakes Swim safely, boat…
Enter to win a Moody Gardens Holiday Getaway
Enter for your chance to win a GRAND PRIZE Moody Gardens Holiday Getaway or a Family…